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Five Children and It

By E. Nesbit
Series: Scholastic Classics
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Join Cyril, Robert, Anthea, Jane and Lamb as they discover The Psammead, a grumpy sand-fairy with the magical power to grant wishes. Set in the quiet countryside, this classic tale explores family, friendship and magical adventures filled with unexpected, often hilarious consequences.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Five Children and It

When Cyril, Robert, Anthea, Jane and Lamb uncover a grumpy sand-fairy called The Psammead, they discover he has the power to grant wishes. But having been buried for so long- things tend to go awry with disastrous and often hilarious consequences. Join the Five Children and It on this classic tale of family, friendship and magical adventure.

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Scholastic Children's Books are proud to publish this beautiful edition of the classic tale, Five Children and It.

Join the Five Children and It on this classic tale of family, friendship and magical adventure. When Cyril, Robert, Anthea, Jane and Lamb move from the bright lights of London to the quiet countryside, there is little to do to amuse themselves.

However, one day while playing in the gravel-pit, they uncover a grumpy sand-fairy called The Psammead.

The Psammead has the power to grant wishes, but having been buried for so long, things tend to go awry with disastrous and often hilarious consequences.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781407145419

Publisher: Scholastic

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 November 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scholastic

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 225

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

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