# Wet Magic — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Wet Magic by E. Nesbit.

- [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/dedication.md): The chapter is a brief dedication of the book to Dr. E. N. da C. Andrade from E. Nesbit, written from Well Hall, Kent.
- [Wet Magic](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/wet-magic.md): The children, Francis, Mavis, Bernard, and Kathleen, are excited about their upcoming seaside holiday. Their anticipation is dampened when Aunt Enid bans them from visiting the aquarium, but their spirits are lifted when
- [I: Sabrina Fair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/i-sabrina-fair.md): The children eagerly anticipate their seaside holiday, counting down the days. Francis and Mavis buy a large aquarium to collect sea creatures, but Aunt Enid forbids them from taking it. They decorate it with flowers and
- [The Captive](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/ii-the-captive.md): The children discover a newspaper article about an alleged mermaid sighting at Beachfield-on-Sea. They debate whether it is a seal or a mermaid, and Francis and Mavis resolve to search for her themselves. After arriving 
- [III: The Rescue](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/iii-the-rescue.md): The children visit the mermaid in her tank and learn she is a powerful magic mistress who cannot escape because she was caught with a llama hair lariat. Despite her irritable demeanor, they promise to rescue her at dead 
- [Gratitude](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/iv-gratitude.md): Mavis and Francis, having rescued the Mermaid, are confronted by a small boy who initially pretends to be a policeman. He turns out to be the Spangled Boy from the circus, who offers to help them wheel the Mermaid to the
- [Consequences](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/v-consequences.md): After the night's adventure, the children face the aftermath of their wet clothes and late return. Mrs. Pearce discovers them but, moved by their misery, agrees to keep their secret and dry their clothes. The next day, t
- [VII: The Skies Are Falling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/vii-the-skies-are-falling.md): The children pass through golden doors into a magical underwater realm where they feel unusually clever. They meet the Mermaid (revealed to be a Princess) and are given an ovation by the Queen. After the banquet, they ac
- [VIII: The Water-War](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/viii-the-water-war.md): The children are swept into the defense of Merland as the Under Folk launch a full-scale attack. Reuben, now a Sea Urchin general, brings news of the enemy's plan to assault the North Tower. Princess Maia leads her troop
- [The Book People](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/ix-the-book-people.md): The Book People emerge from their books, and the children witness a battle between the Nice Book People and the Hatefuls. After the fight, the children prepare for the main attack by the Under Folk, but during the skirmi
- [The Under Folk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/x-the-under-folk.md): The children and the Mer Princess are imprisoned by the Under Folk. They receive tickets-of-leaves and are shown the Underworld's wonders by Ulfin, the jailer's son. They learn of a captive king who became a Professor of
- [XI: The Peacemaker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/xi-the-peacemaker.md): The children meet the Professor of Conchology, who sees through their disguise. Ulfin warns the Mer Princess to be careful. Later, the children discuss their hopes: Mavis wants to restore the Mer King, Francis dreams of 
- [The End](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/xii-the-end.md): The children bid farewell to Merland and the Under Folk, drink from the cup of forgetfulness, and return to the human world. Reuben is reunited with his long-lost parents (the King and Queen of the Under Folk). The child

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