Five Children and It by E. Nesbit

Five Children and It

Five Children #1

E. Nesbit with Ella Okstad (Illustrator)

160 pages • first pub 1902 (view editions)

fiction classics fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who delight in whimsical tales of magical mishaps and the humorous chaos of sibling dynamics, blending timeless charm with playful adventures.

Description

When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother start exploring a gravel pit not far from their new countryside home, they make an unexpected and very curious discovery. The gravel pit is home to a Psammead, a sand fairy. This ugly creatur...

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Community Reviews

3.69
based on 2,856 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 91%

lighthearted: 77%

funny: 57%

mysterious: 11%

hopeful: 8%

inspiring: 5%

reflective: 5%

relaxing: 5%

emotional: 2%

challenging: 1%

Pace

36% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

55% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

21% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
84% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

41% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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