The Psammead Trilogy: Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet, The Story of the Amulet (Annotated)

Annotated Content Historical context Detailed 20th century analysis<br/><br/>The Magical Children’s Fantasy Collection by E. Nesbit<br/>The Psammead Trilogy by English author E. Nesbit is a trilogy of magical fantasy novels first published in 1902-1906 in the US. It includes Five Children and It (1902), The Phoenix and the Carpet (1904) and The Story of the Amulet (1906).<br/>This classic novel collection, featuring enchanting stories which have captivated the imaginations of generations of readers, will appeal to old and young alike.<br/>Excerpt<br/>‘For really there is nothing like wings for getting you into trouble. But, on the other hand, if you are in trouble, there is nothing like wings for getting you out of it.’<br/>Synopsis<br/>In the first novel, five brothers and sisters discover a Psammead, or Sand-fairy, in a nearby gravel pit while exploring near their summer home, who grants each of them a wish lasting until sunset each day. In the sequel, a talking Phoenix hatches from an egg which the kids find in a newly acquired carpet, which it transpires has magical powers. And in the final novel, they re-encounter the Psammead.<br/>Title Details<br/>◆ Original 1902-1906 texts<br/>◆ Childrens Classic Fantasy Fiction<br/>◆ 5.5 x 8.5 in<br/>◆ Matte Cover<br/>◆ Cream Paper