Nesbit uses the tropes of fairytale and Victorian morality tale but undermines them - the Bastables seek treasure and find it where they least expect it - virtue is rewarded, but virtue that's fresh, funny and lovable

This is a wonderful and timeless work. A first person narration by one of the Bastaple children who live in the Lewisham Road in the late 19th century. The family has come upon some hard times and the children seek to assist their Father's precarious financial situation by searching for treasure wherever it may be found.

There is plenty of wonderful and subtle humour that is appreciated all the more by thse looking back on childhood with adult eyes. The stories themselves are engaging, and provide a snapshot on late victorian life - at least for the middle classes. If nothing else it will help people understand pre-decimilisation currency!

But all in all this was an enjoyable read, and one I would not hesitate to recommend. ( )

Charming little children's book with an amusing first-person narration. Great sense of humour, lovely period piece. ( )

The Bastable family was rich befor farther died.Arter he died,childlen start to thinking how can we become rich,and try to find treasure.They dig in the garden.
This story is fun.As if I back to childhood,this book fill with dreams. ( )

This story is that children seek treasure. The ending is good. ( )