Books like Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit
In Edith Nesbit’s enduring classic, five brothers and sisters stumble upon a mischievous being that grants their wishes. As the children exploit the creature’s powers, the story unfolds with light‑hearted adventure and unexpected twists that underscore the age‑old maxim: be careful what you wish for, for wishes can come true in unforeseen ways.
First publish date: 1905
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Edith Nesbit
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