Five children and it / Nesbit, E

When five brothers and sisters discover a Psammead, or sand-fairy, in the gravel pit near the country house where they are staying, they have no way of knowing all the adventures its wish-granting will bring them.

When four brothers and sisters discover a Psammead, or sand-fairy, in the gravel pit near the country house where they are staying, they have no way of knowing all the adventures its wish-granting will bring them.

A series of phenomenal adventures follows when young Anthea discovers a sand-fairy who can grant wishes.

The entrancing combination of magic with the everyday trials of childhood.

While their parents are away, some English children unearth a Sand-fairy that is forced to grant their wishes. There is only one problem--the wishes come undone at sunset.

While their parents are away, some English children unearth a Sand-fairy that is forced to grant their wishes. There is only one problem--the wishes come undone at sunset.

While digging holes in a gravel pit, five English children discover a sand-fairy that is forced to grant their wishes. There is only one problem--the wishes come undone at sunset.

When four brothers and sisters discover a Psammead, or sand-fairy, in the gravel pit near the country house where they are staying, they have no way of knowing all the adventures its wish-granting will bring them.