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Five Children and It - cover

Five Children and It

Edith Nesbit

Maison d'édition: CLXBX

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Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit is a charming and imaginative classic of children's literature that blends fantasy, adventure, and moral lessons in a delightful story about childhood wishes and their unexpected consequences. First published in 1902, the novel is one of Nesbit's most enduring works and the first in a celebrated series featuring the same group of children.

The story follows five siblings who, while staying in the English countryside, discover a strange and magical creature known as the Psammead. This ancient, sand-dwelling being possesses the extraordinary ability to grant wishes—though only one wish per day, and always with surprising and often unintended results.

At first, the children are thrilled by the possibilities of having their wishes come true. They imagine wealth, beauty, power, and excitement, but soon learn that magic rarely behaves as expected. Each wish leads to humorous, confusing, or challenging situations that force them to rethink what they truly want.

As the children continue to make wishes, they begin to understand the importance of patience, responsibility, and appreciating what they already have. Their experiences with the Psammead become lessons in self-awareness and personal growth, as they learn that desire and reality do not always align in predictable ways.

Edith Nesbit's storytelling is filled with humor, warmth, and vivid imagination. She skillfully balances fantastical elements with realistic childhood emotions, creating characters that feel authentic and relatable. The magical creature at the center of the story adds both wonder and unpredictability, driving the narrative forward in surprising directions.

The novel explores themes such as wish fulfillment, consequences, family bonds, imagination, and moral development. It gently teaches that getting what one wishes for is not always the same as being happy.

At its heart, Five Children and It is a timeless exploration of childhood curiosity and the lessons learned through experience and imagination. It invites readers to reflect on their own desires and the value of appreciating everyday life.

Ideal for readers of classic children's literature, fantasy adventure, and moral storytelling, this novel remains a beloved and enduring tale of magic, mischief, and growing up.
Disponible depuis: 10/05/2026.
Longueur d'impression: 181 pages.

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