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Harding's Luck

E. Nesbit
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Harding's Luck

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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E. Nesbit

Harding's Luck

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Historical Fiction
Setting

London, England • Early 1900s

Topic
Education

World History
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

Harding's Luck by E. Nesbit follows the story of a young individual named Dickie who lives in poverty in London. Through a series of magical events, the person discovers a hopeful connection to a more prosperous past, blending themes of adventure and time travel as the story unfolds.

Fantastical

Mysterious

Adventurous

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

325 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Harding's Luck by E. Nesbit is praised for its engaging storytelling and imaginative plot. Readers appreciate its rich historical setting and moral undertones. However, some criticize its complex narrative and lesser-known status compared to Nesbit's other works. The blend of adventure and time travel remains a highlight of her literary prowess.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Harding's Luck?

Fans of children's historical fantasy with a sense of adventure and charm, akin to Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia or Cooper's The Dark Is Rising, will relish E. Nesbit's Harding's Luck for its time-travel elements, exploration of destiny, and heartwarming tale of magic and redemption.

4.1

325 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Historical Fiction
Setting

London, England • Early 1900s

Topic
Education

World History
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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