Five Children and It

Edith Nesbit author Quentin Blake illustrator Quentin Blake editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK

Published:7th Aug '08

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Five Children and It cover

Make a Wish with the Sand-fairy!

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.

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).

ISBN: 9780141321615

Dimensions: 178mm x 129mm x 17mm

Weight: 172g

272 pages