Book description
When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in
the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead - an
ancient Sand-fairy! Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having one
wish granted each day. But the children don't realize all the trouble
wishes can cause . . .
A timeless classic with an introduction by Quentin Blake,
award-winning illustrator and first-ever Children's Laureate (1999-2001).
Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) began writing stories for children after a
popular children's magazine of the time approached her to write pieces
about her childhood. The result was a series of bestselling children's
books that have remained firm favourites, including
The Railway Children
,
The Story of the Treasure Seekers
and
The Phoenix
and
the Carpet
.
