Five Children and It by E. Nesbit

Five Children and It

Five Children #1

E. Nesbit

237 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)

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The five children find a cantankerous sand fairy, a ', 'psammead', ", in a gravel pit. Every day 'It' will grant each of them a wish that lasts until sunset, often with disastrous consequences.", '', "Never out of print since 1902. The Introductio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,179 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
lighthearted 78%
funny 53%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
reflective 5%
inspiring 3%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 39%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 30% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.68

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