# 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
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-01-4192-089-4
- Published: 2008-08-07
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: E-book

## Description

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 . . . A timeless classic with an introduction by Quentin Blake, award-winning illustrator and first-ever Children's Laureate (1999–2001).