Five Children and It"It" was a Psammead, a strange furry grumpy creature, thousands of years old with the power to grant wishes. Cyril, Robert, Anthea, Jane and the baby found it near their holiday home - and with it plenty of surprises. |
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BEAUTIFUL AS THE DAY | 1 |
GOLDEN GUINEAS | 26 |
BEING WANTED | 54 |
Copyright | |
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