A Wishing-Chair Adventure

Mollie, Peter, and their pixie friend Binky pile into a magical armchair that grows wings and carries them to fantastical lands in this 2021 short-story installment of Enid Blyton's long-running Wishing-Chair series. Blyton's talent for whimsical, self-contained adventure shines in the short story format — each trip feels complete, the magic is playful rather than frightening, and young independent readers can tackle a story in one sitting and feel the satisfaction of finishing it. The series has delighted children across generations, especially in the UK. The honest caveat is that the 2021 packaging can be vague about exactly which original stories are included, and some older Blyton editions carry dated social attitudes that modern reprints have updated to varying degrees. Check which edition you are purchasing. For young readers who love magic, friendship, and armchairs that fly, this is a dependable and charming choice.