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First published in 1902, "Five Children and It" is a children's novel by English writer and poet E. Nesbit. The story follows the five children Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and the "Lamb" and their adventures resulting from the discovery of a sand-fairy that has the ability to... Read Full Overview

Five Children and It by E. Nesbit is a delightful adventure-filled tale that sparks the imagination and takes readers on a whimsical journey. Join Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their peculiar friend, the Psammead, as they discover a sand fairy granting them wishes with... Read Full Overview

Of course there are the shops and theatres, and entertainments and things, but if your people are rather poor you don't get taken to the theatres, and you can't buy things out of the shops; and London has none of those nice things that children may play with without hurting the... Read Full Overview

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Don't you know a sand-fairy when you see one?

I dare say you have often thought about what you would do if you were granted three wishes. The five children--Cyril,... Read Full Overview

"Five Children and It" is the enduringly popular children's tale by English author Edith Nesbit, also well-known for her classic story "The Railway Children". First published in 1902 in "Strand Magazine", "Five Children and It" is a magical story that cleverly illustrates... Read Full Overview

When the five children meet "It" in the gravel pit their lives suddenly become a lot more interesting. This magical (but grumpy ) creature will grant them one wish per day, but as the children discover, you should always be very careful what you wish for...

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