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Published: 16th February 2021
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Published: 24th July 2013
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Published: 5th December 1993
Five Children and It
By (Author) Edith Nesbit
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Puffin
24th July 2013
2nd May 2013
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
FIC
Paperback
256
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 16mm
181g
The original story with new cover by Nick Sharratt to accompany the Jacqueline Wilson sequel! The original story by classic British author, E Nesbit, now with a new cover by Nick Sharratt to accompany Four Children and It, the bestselling sequel by Jacqueline Wilson, author of Hetty Feather and Tracy Beaker. When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead - an ancient Sand-fairy! Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But the children don't realize all the trouble wishes can cause . . . This book is also available as an audio download or CD, read by Samantha Bond.
Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) began writing stories for children after a popular children's magazine of the time approached her to write pieces about her childhood. The result was a series of bestselling children's books that have remained firm favourites, including The Railway Children, The Story of the Treasure Seekers and The Phoenix and the Carpet.