The Magic World vs Wet Magic: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Magic, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

Cover of The Magic World

The Magic World Edith Nesbit · 1959 ★★★★☆ 3.8 172 pages · ≈ 3 h 11 m · Light Find on Amazon

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Cover of Wet Magic

Wet Magic Edith Nesbit · 1937 ★★★★☆ 3.7 142 pages · ≈ 2 h 38 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.7 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Magic World is the easier read (Light), Wet Magic more demanding (Moderate).

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