Review: Very subtle humor
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 1, 2013
I've only discovered the works by Edith Nesbit in my later years.  I'm not sure I could have appreciated them as a younger reader.  There is an old-world feel to the writing, and I'm sure modern audiences may scoff, but I find myself looking forward to the hidden humor that sometimes makes me snort tea out my nose.  The fairy story and the adventures of the children are light and entertaining, but my favorite thing about this book is the unexpected humor delivered in that wide-eyed, innocent manner that makes me wonder if the author would be surprised to find out she was saying something funny.I found these books because of an interview with one of my favorite female fantasy authors when she was describing her investigation into women as fantasy writers.  It was a good find!