Five Children and It

Recommended by Cressida Cowell, and 1 others. See all reviews

Ranked #97 in Children's Classics

"I love E. Nesbit -- I think she is great and I identify with the way that she writes. Her children are very real children and she was quite a groundbreaker in her day." --JK Rowling

     '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, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother -- had often talked about it but when they are faced with the grumpy sand-fairy they find it difficult to make up their minds. And that is just the...
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Cressida Cowell Published over 100 years ago yet, because of the brilliant characterisation, it still feels fresh and original today. (Source)


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