When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead - an ancient sand-fairy. Having a sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But the children don't realize all of the trouble wishes can cause.
When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead - an ancient sand-fairy. Having a sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But the children don't realize all of the trouble wishes can cause.
When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead - an ancient sand-fairy! Having a sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But the children don't realize all of the trouble wishes can cause . . .
Read by Samantha Bond.
Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) began writing stories for children after a popular children's magazine of the time approached her to write pieces about her childhood. The result was a series of bestselling children's books which have remained firm favourites, including The Railway Children, The Story of the Treasure Seekers, The Phoenix and the Carpet and more.
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