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Five Children and It

By E. Nesbit
Series: Faber Children's Classics
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Five Children and It by E. Nesbit is a classic children's tale where five siblings discover a cantankerous sand-fairy called the Psammead in a gravel pit. The magical creature grants them a wish each day, but the consequences often bring unexpected challenges and adventures. The book beautifully explores themes of family, curiosity, and the unintended effects of wishes, set against the backdrop of Edwardian England.
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You might enjoy this classic tale if you're enchanted by magical adventures and childhood fantasies. It follows five siblings who discover a peculiar sand fairy that grants them wishes with unexpected and humorous consequences. This book is perfect for those who love imaginative stories full of wonder and delightful surprises.

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A beautiful new edition of the classic E. Nesbit story, published simultaneously with Kat Saunder's stunning sequel, Five Children on the Western Front.

Five Children and It by E. Nesbit, in a beautiful new edition of the classic story, published simultaneously with Kate Saunders' stunning sequel, Five Children on the Western Front.

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When five siblings - Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother, the Lamb - discover a sand-fairy in their gravel pit, they are jolly surprised and a little delighted. Even better, the Psammead is able to grant them wishes, although the magic wears off at the day's end.

Unfortunately, all of the wishes the children make go hilariously wrong, and they soon learn that their foolish desires are more likely to get them into trouble than get them what they want!

I wasn't usually very keen on fantasy, but Five Children and It was different: it was funny but somehow still true to life. I reread it as a special comfort book whenever I was ill or unhappy. - Jacqueline Wilson

I love E. Nesbit - I think she is great, and I identify with the way that she writes. Her children are very real. - J.K. Rowling

She speaks to the reader, and it's almost as if you could hear her voice. - Quentin Blake

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Five Children and It by E. Nesbit is praised for its engaging covers and tactile appeal. J.K. Rowling appreciates Nesbit's realistic portrayal of children and her pioneering role in children's literature, while Quentin Blake admires the author's distinct voice and the conversational tone with her readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571314768

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 90g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction E. Nesbit Series: Faber Children's Classics Young Adult

About the Author

Edith Nesbit (15 August 1858 - 4 May 1924) was an English author and poet. She wrote or collaborated on over sixty books of fiction for children, several of which have been adapted for film and television, including The Railway Children and Five children and It and its sequels. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, a socialist organisation later connected to the Labour Party.

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