Five Children And It by E. Nesbit

Five Children And It

Five Children #1

E. Nesbit

100 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
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Whilst out playing in the countryside, five children come across a Psammead called 'It' - a cantankerous little sand fairy who agrees to grant them one wish every day, though its effects will only last until sunset. The possibilities seem endless ...

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Community Reviews

3.68
based on 2,310 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 91%

lighthearted: 79%

funny: 57%

hopeful: 10%

mysterious: 10%

relaxing: 6%

inspiring: 5%

reflective: 5%

emotional: 3%

challenging: 2%

tense: 1%

Pace

36% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

58% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
84% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

43% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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