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Five Children and It

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 1,716 Ratings and 170 Reviews

Book Description
The last thing Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother expect to find while digging in the sand is a Psammead-an ancient Sand-fairy! Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But the fivesome doesn't realize all of the trouble that wishes can cause.
Book Information
PublisherPuffin Books
BindingPaperback
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages272
ISBN-10014132161X
ISBN-13978-0141321615
Publication Date09/11/2008
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About Edith Nesbit (Author) : Edith Nesbit is a published author, creator, editor, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Edith Nesbit include Treasure Seekers, The Railway Children (Children's Ch... more
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9/23/2009 Karen and Nancy at Kidsmomo.com said:
Not familiar with the book? I wouldn’t be surprised, since it’s pretty old. But then again, so am I, and I’m still completely breathtaking. HA! But seriously, PLEASE don’t let my bad jokes turn you off from reading this book. It’s the first in E. Nesbit’s Psammead series, about five s... more

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