# Five Children and It

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- Book: [Five Children and It](https://www.bookquiver.com/edith-nesbit/five-children-and-it) ([Five Children and It.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/edith-nesbit/five-children-and-it.md))
- Authors: [Edith Nesbit](https://www.bookquiver.com/edith-nesbit)
- Publisher: Puffin
- ISBN: 978-01-4134-293-1
- Pages: 256
- Published: 2013-05-02
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

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.