Five Children and It - Edith Nesbit

A set of 6 much-loved stories from classic English literature for children, brought together by Puffin Classics in beautiful paperback cover designs. 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... In the same collection:PETER PANTHE GREAT ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMESOLIVER TWISTALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLANDFIVE CHILDREN AND ITGULLIVER'S TRAVELS