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Five Children and It

ISBN-13: 9780143124665

Contributor(s): Jessica Hische (illustrated by), E. Nesbit (author)

Subjects: Classic Fiction (Pre 1945)

Publisher: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE GROUP

Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books (usa)

Publication Date: 23-10-2013

Format: Hardback

Availability: In stock

£26.99

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About the book

It all begins with a letter. Fall in love with Penguin Drop Caps, a new series of twenty-six collectible and hardcover editions, each with a type cover showcasing a gorgeously illustrated letter of the alphabet for each author's surname. N is for Nesbit. While exploring their summer home, five brothers and sisters find a Psammead, or Sand-fairy, in a nearby gravel pit. The Psammead is magical and every day, the ancient and irritable creature grants each of them a wish that lasts until sunset. Soon they find their wishes never seem to turn out quite right...

Five Children and It

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