Description
Puffin Classics: Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit invites readers into a world of magic, curiosity, and adventure.
When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother find a strange creature called the Psammead buried in the sand, they learn it can grant wishes — but every wish comes with surprising and often troublesome consequences.
First published in 1902, this enchanting tale by E. Nesbit has delighted generations with its blend of humor, heart, and imagination. The Puffin Classics edition preserves the story’s original charm while introducing young readers to one of the earliest and most beloved works of modern children’s fantasy.
