Nesbit, E

When five brothers and sisters discover a Psammead, or sand-fairy, in the gravel pit near the country house where they are staying, they have no way of knowing all the adventures its wish-granting will bring them.

Five British children discover in their new carpet an egg, which hatches into a phoenix that takes them on a series of fantastic adventures around the world.

When four brothers and sisters discover a Psammead, or sand-fairy, in the gravel pit near the country house where they are staying, they have no way of knowing all the adventures its wish-granting will bring them.

Five British children discover in their new carpet an egg, which hatches into a phoenix that takes them on a series of fantastic adventures around the world.

A series of phenomenal adventures follows when young Anthea discovers a sand-fairy who can grant wishes.

Contains illustrated, narrative retellings of ten Shakespeare stories, including "As You Like It," "Romeo and Juliet," "The Merchant of Venice," and others.

Four English children find a wonderful world of magic through an enchanted wishing ring.

When their father is sent away to prison, three London children move to the country where they keep busy preventing accidents on the nearby railway, making many new friends, and generally learning a good deal about themselves.