Five Children and It by E. Nesbit

Five Children and It

Five Children #1

E. Nesbit

197 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
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Be careful what you ask for. You may get it! That's the message in this delightful tale of five youngsters who discover a bizarre sand creature that grants wishes. There's a catch, of course: the wishes come undone at sunset, and worse yet, things...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,204 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
lighthearted 77%
funny 53%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 38%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 31% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.68

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