Five Children and It |
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Author:
| Nesbit, E. |
Illustrator:
| Hische, Jessica |
Series title: | Penguin Drop Caps Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-14-312466-5 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group
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Imprint: | Penguin Books |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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It all begins with a letter. Fall in love with Penguin Drop Caps, a new series of twenty-six collectible and hardcover editions, each with a type cover showcasing a gorgeously illustrated letter of the alphabet for each author's surname. N is for Nesbit. While exploring their summer home, five brothers and sisters find a Psammead, or Sand-fairy, in a nearby gravel pit. The Psammead is magical and every day, the ancient and irritable creature grants each of them a wish that lasts until...
More DescriptionIt all begins with a letter. Fall in love with Penguin Drop Caps, a new series of twenty-six collectible and hardcover editions, each with a type cover showcasing a gorgeously illustrated letter of the alphabet for each author's surname. N is for Nesbit. While exploring their summer home, five brothers and sisters find a Psammead, or Sand-fairy, in a nearby gravel pit. The Psammead is magical and every day, the ancient and irritable creature grants each of them a wish that lasts until sunset. Soon they find their wishes never seem to turn out quite right...