Five Children and It - Macmillan Collector's Library

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Publisher's Synopsis

Edith Nesbit was inspired by her own five children to write this enchanting novel, and its warm and funny portrayal of a magical childhood has ensured its presence in print ever since.

Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. This illustrated edition of Five Children and It features the drawings of H. R. Millar, and an afterword by writer, critic and broadcaster Nicolette Jones.

Whilst out playing in the countryside, five children come across a Psammead called 'It' - a cantankerous little sand fairy who agrees to grant them one wish every day, though its effects will only last until sunset. The possibilities seem endless to the adventurous siblings but whatever their wishes, whether it's having piles of money, growing wings, or disposing of their annoying infant brother, their days never seem to go as planned. Indeed, the consequences of all their wishes lead the children into many thrilling and often hilarious escapades.

Book information

ISBN: 9781509836024
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Imprint: Macmillan Collector's Library
Pub date:
Edition: Reprint
DEWEY: 823.8
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 248
Weight: 154g
Height: 103mm
Width: 157mm
Spine width: 16mm