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The story revolves around five siblings who discover a magical Sand-fairy, or Psammead, that grants them daily wishes with unexpected and often humorous outcomes. As their wishes lead to complications, the children learn valuable lessons about the nature of magic and life. This edition features an insightful introduction by scholar Gillian Avery, along with original illustrations, reading suggestions, and explanatory notes, making it a rich addition to the classic literature collection.
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Five Children and It, Edith Nesbit
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Five Children and It
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edith Nesbit
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2004
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780143039150
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Adventure, Classics, Gifts for Little Ones, Great Britain, English Literature, Adapted for Film, London, Time travel, Egypt, Native Americans, Fairies, Siblings, Knights, Queens, Wishes, Kobolds
- First published
- 1902
- Original title
- Five Children and It
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- The story revolves around five siblings who discover a magical Sand-fairy, or Psammead, that grants them daily wishes with unexpected and often humorous outcomes. As their wishes lead to complications, the children learn valuable lessons about the nature of magic and life. This edition features an insightful introduction by scholar Gillian Avery, along with original illustrations, reading suggestions, and explanatory notes, making it a rich addition to the classic literature collection.