The Phoenix and the Carpet
by
Read by Anna Bentinck
This sequel to Five Children and It sees the four children finding a carpet – and then being told by a phoenix that it is a magic carpet. It means a series of adventures.
Anna Bentinck reads the tale with great charm. With delightful music of the period.
2 CDs
Running Time: c.2½ hours
ISBN: 9-62634-320-6
Catalogue no: NA232012
US SRP: $17.98 / CANADA SRP: Can$23.95
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Review from Audiofile Magazine
When Robert, Cyril, Anthea, and Jane discover that their new carpet is a magic one, they are thrilled-even though some of their wishes don’t work out the way they intend; with the carpet comes a phoenix, who comes to their rescue more than once. Anna Bentinck’s reading is slow and articulate, and she distinguishes the children’s voices and most of the minor characters as well. The voice of the phoenix is exceptionally well done slow, proper, and a little prim; you can almost see her spreading her feathers and regally acknowledging the children as her subjects. Although the abridgment is somewhat uneven and leaves listeners with an unfinished feeling, the adventures would entice any school-age child.