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260 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141321615
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Classics
Publication date: 03 March 2016
Description
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,194 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 77%
funny 53%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
reflective 5%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 30% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 64% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Cultural appropriationModerate
SexismMinor
Bullying, Death, War
260 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141321615
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Classics
Publication date: 03 March 2016
Description
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,194 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 77%
funny 53%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
reflective 5%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 30% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 64% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Cultural appropriationModerate
SexismMinor
Bullying, Death, War