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Five Children and It: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Haven't you ever thought what you would wish for if you were granted three wishes? In Nesbit's delightful classic, five siblings find a creature that grants their wishes, but as the old saying goes: be careful what you wish for, it might come true...

Quick facts about Five Children and It

  • Title: Five Children and It
  • Author: Edith Nesbit
  • First published: 1905
  • Genre: fiction, fairies, wishes
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL99499W

Where to read Five Children and It

Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Five Children and It about?

Haven't you ever thought what you would wish for if you were granted three wishes? In Nesbit's delightful classic, five siblings find a creature that grants their wishes, but as the old saying goes: be careful what you wish for, it might come true....

Who wrote Five Children and It?

Five Children and It was written by Edith Nesbit.

When was Five Children and It published?

Five Children and It was first published in 1905.

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