by E. Nesbit · Penguin Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9789963473106
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«Five Children and It» is the children's fantasy novel by E. Nesbit, published by Penguin Books in paperback (215 pages).
Five siblings find in the sand a magical ancient creature called It, which grants one wish a day. The wishes only last until sunset and the children's whims end up creating absurd situations from which they will learn to escape.
First instalment of the Psammead trilogy. The story originally appeared in 1902 and this edition features illustrations by H. R. Millar.
Classic children's and young adult literature, suitable for young readers and elementary-level English students.
Edith Nesbit was an English writer and poet, who published her books for children and others as E. Nesbit. She wrote or collaborated on more than 60 such books. She was also a political activist and co-founder of the Fabian Society, a socialist organisation later affiliated to the Labour Party.
