The Phoenix and the Carpet by Edith Nesbit, presented by the Online Stage, narrated by Cate Barratt.
In The Phoenix and the Carpet, five adventurous children are given a carpet that, unknown by their parents, contains a magic egg that hatches into a phoenix. A series of escapades ensues, some amusing, others dangerous, and all of which are entertaining.
Cast
Jane - Charlotte Duckett Anthea - Libby Stephenson Cyril - Amanda Friday Robert - Becca Maggie The Phoenix - Ben Lindsey-Clark Mother - Elizabeth Klett Father - Peter Tucker The Lamb and Henri - Ollie and Izzy Lindsey-Clark Cook, French Lady, and Crowd Voice - Jennifer Fournier Eliza, Miss Peasmarsh, and Crowd Voice - Leanne Yau Indian Queen and Miss Amelia - K. G. Cross Mrs Biddle - Linda Barrans Miss Selina - Carol Box Burglar and Porter - David Prickett Rev. Blenkinsop and Clerk - Alan Weyman Urb, Carpet Seller, Curate, and Theatre Attendant - Brett Downey Ike, Islander, Indian, Uncle Reginald, and Crowd Voice - John Burlinson This text was published in 1904 and is in the public domain.
The Phoenix and the Carpet (Unabridged) - Edith Nesbit
The Phoenix and the Carpet by Edith Nesbit, presented by the Online Stage, narrated by Cate Barratt.
In The Phoenix and the Carpet, five adventurous children are given a carpet that, unknown by their parents, contains a magic egg that hatches into a phoenix. A series of escapades ensues, some amusing, others dangerous, and all of which are entertaining.
Cast
Jane - Charlotte Duckett Anthea - Libby Stephenson Cyril - Amanda Friday Robert - Becca Maggie The Phoenix - Ben Lindsey-Clark Mother - Elizabeth Klett Father - Peter Tucker The Lamb and Henri - Ollie and Izzy Lindsey-Clark Cook, French Lady, and Crowd Voice - Jennifer Fournier Eliza, Miss Peasmarsh, and Crowd Voice - Leanne Yau Indian Queen and Miss Amelia - K. G. Cross Mrs Biddle - Linda Barrans Miss Selina - Carol Box Burglar and Porter - David Prickett Rev. Blenkinsop and Clerk - Alan Weyman Urb, Carpet Seller, Curate, and Theatre Attendant - Brett Downey Ike, Islander, Indian, Uncle Reginald, and Crowd Voice - John Burlinson This text was published in 1904 and is in the public domain.