Name: Five Children and It
Author: Edith Nesbit

Five Children and It is a fantasy novel written by Edith Nesbit and first published in 1902.

This book, which is the beginning of a trilogy, introduces us to the following set of siblings: Anthea, Robert, Cyril, Jane and a baby they name as the Lamb. They live in the Kent countryside, in close proximity to a quarry and a gravel pit.

One day, near the sand quarry, they discover a sand fairy named Psammead who is able to grant a wish every day. However, she is somewhat grumpy and is perversely literal in granting the children's wishes, leading to unexpected consequences.

What at first excites the kids, gradually leads them to realize that their wishes are whimsical things and that we must think very carefully about what we wish for before we ask for it. Every day the fairy provides a new wish and this leads to a series of adventures for the group of youngsters.

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Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit is believed to be in the public domain in the United States only. It may still be copyrighted in other countries. If you are not in the United States, please check your local laws to ensure this eBook is in the public domain in your country before downloading Five Children and It in PDF or ePub.

WHY READ FIVE CHILDREN AND IT IN 2025?

123 years later, still timely

A grumpy sand-fairy grants wishes with loopholes. Nesbit basically invents the siblings-on-an-adventure template: quick dialogue, escalating consequences, and teamwork under pressure.

TODAY'S CONNECTION

Great for family reading. Negotiation, creativity, and responsibility—delivered with fun, not lectures.