Five Children and It by E. Nesbit
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| Author | Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924 |
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| Title | Five Children and It |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Children_and_It |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Summary | "Five Children and It" by E. Nesbit is a children's novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers around five siblings—Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and the Baby, known as Lamb—who discover a magical creature called the Psammead, or Sand-fairy, that can grant them wishes. Their adventures begin when they move to the countryside, where the children, seeking excitement, inadvertently awaken the fairy and make wishes that lead to unexpected consequences. The opening portion of the narrative sets the stage as the children arrive at their new home in the countryside, filled with wonder and curiosity. They initially explore the property, appreciating the freedom and beauty of their surroundings compared to their previously confined life in London. Their anticipation builds when they encounter the Sand-fairy while digging in a gravel pit. As they interact with this whimsical creature, they naively wish to be "as beautiful as the day," leading to complications when they are transformed into exceptionally beautiful versions of themselves, causing problems with their recognition and acceptance at home. This adventure unfolds with humor and vivid imaginative scenarios, inviting readers into a world where wishes create both joy and chaos, setting the tone for further whimsical escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Siblings -- Fiction |
| Subject | Wishes -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fairies -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Edward VII, 1901-1910 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 778 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 158 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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