Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy & Magic
School year: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 192
Published: 2002
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In "Five Children and It" by Edith Nesbit, five siblings—Robert, Anthea, Jane, Cyril, and the infant Lamb—discover a mysterious creature called the Psammead, a sand fairy who has the power to grant wishes. Each wish they make comes with unexpected twists and consequences, teaching them valuable lessons about desire, responsibility, and the nature of happiness. As they navigate the joys and challenges of their magical adventures, the children learn that wishing for something doesn’t always lead to the fulfillment they hope for. The story blends fantasy with realism, highlighting the importance of family and friendship. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Five Children And It .
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Borgo Press .
Edith Nesbit was an English author and poet who published over 60 books of fiction for children under her pen name E. Nesbit.
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