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Five Children and It

E. Nesbit · 1902 · Novel

Explore this on the mapTrace its ancestors and descendants live in the tree.

It popularized the idea of ordinary children encountering a magical creature that introduces them to fantastical adventures and moral dilemmas within their everyday world, often with humorous results.

What it is

Five siblings discover a grumpy, wish-granting sand-fairy called the Psammead, whose wishes often lead to unexpected and chaotic adventures, teaching them lessons about consequences. The children must navigate the unpredictable magic and learn responsibility.

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