41 pages • 1 hour read
E. NesbitFive Children and It
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1996A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
E. Nesbit's Five Children and It follows a group of siblings who discover a cantankerous sand fairy, or Psammead, that grants them one daily wish. Each wish results in unintended consequences, teaching the children valuable lessons about life and the complexities of their desires.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
E. Nesbit's Five Children and It captivates readers with its imaginative plot and endearing characters, delighting children and nostalgic adults. Praised for its whimsical adventures and moral undertones, the book's outdated language and colonial perspectives may detract for some modern readers. Overall, it remains a charming classic in children's literature.
Who Should Read Five Children and It?
A reader who enjoys Five Children and It by E. Nesbit would likely appreciate classic children's literature with elements of adventure and fantasy. Fans of The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis or Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll would find its imaginative storytelling and whimsical charm appealing.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsBook Details
Classic Fiction
Fantasy
Action / Adventure
Edwardian Era
Life/Time: Childhood & Youth
Relationships: Siblings
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed