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Read By: Johanna Ward Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Psammead Trilogy Release Date: February 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781481546997

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

11

Longest Chapter Length:

40:27 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

19:07 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

30:32 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

91

Publisher Description

Curious to see if people on the other side of the globe walk upside down, Robert, Anthea, Cyril, Jane, and their baby brother start digging a hole to Australia. They don’t get too far, however, before they dig up a furry brown creature with bat’s ears. It is a Psammead, an ancient Sand-fairy. The Sammyadd, as the children call it, grumpily tells them that he is obliged to grant their wishes, because making people’s wishes come true is what Sand-fairies do. However, there is one catch: the wishes come undone at sunset. No matter how carefully the children plan, their wishes keep backfiring, and they realize that you have to be careful what you wish for—you may get it.

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"Loved this book. Loved loved loved loved it. Not very often does a children's book move me or make me smile much but this one grabbed my heart and funny bone from chapter one. Nesbit's writing style is engaging and funny with much wit and charm. I don't want to give away much of the story (that is one of the wonderful delights in this book) but despite the moral lessons, this book is entertainment from beginning to end. I can't wait to continue the adventures."

— Jake (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “The faithful depiction of the children and the horrendous bish-ups they make with the best of intentions keep Nesbit’s [tale] timeless.”

    — Guardian (London)
  • “The golden standard for magical wishes gone wrong.”

    — School Library Journal
  • “Their first time in the country is filled with magical escapades for five children in this classic tale of adventure…[A] humorous story about magic in the real world.”

    — Children’s Literature
  • “The perfect children’s story…uniquely satisfying…timeless.”

    — Examiner.com

Five Children and It Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.088888888888889 out of 54.088888888888889 out of 54.088888888888889 out of 54.088888888888889 out of 54.088888888888889 out of 5 (4.09)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Thanks Dr. Chapman. Now I think I know what my Papa and Mama's love languages are, I can love them better :) "

    — Duc, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I know this is a classic but it was written so long ago the children bear no resemblance to kids now and I found them a bit irritating. The film with Eddie Izzard was much better :) "

    — Noeleen, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Very good book! I thought I had a perfect marriage but now I think it can get even better! "

    — Dale, 2/12/2014
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    " This is a must read for everyone! "

    — Jen, 2/11/2014
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    " The format was different than I expected. It was an interesting read. "

    — Carrie, 2/8/2014
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    " This book had changed my marriage. I never realized how different I am from my husband in how I express and receive love. Should be mandatory reading for couples. "

    — Kim, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " A very nice English children's classic. Definitely worth a read. "

    — Colleen, 2/6/2014
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    " It's a great book. I learned a lot. Gary Chapman gives many examples how to understand someone's love language and how express love to another person. The things that I learned from this book helped me in my everyday-life. "

    — Regina, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I always recommend this for married couples. I think it is a great book. "

    — Barb, 1/20/2014
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    " Must Read! My overall number 1 book. "

    — Joe, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I don't care that it's dated. I don't care that Nesbit wrote about things that might be (now-a-days) considered politically incorrect. I don't care that the POV shifts. I found Five Children and It, delightful and laughed out loud several times. 'Nough said. "

    — Bish, 1/16/2014

About Edith Nesbit

Edith Nesbit (1858–1924) lived in England and had dreamed of becoming a poet since she was fifteen years old. After her husband fell ill, it was up to her to support her small family. For the next nineteen years, she wrote novels, essays, articles, poems, and short stories; but it was not until 1899, when The Story of the Treasure Seekers was published, that she achieved great success. Her groundbreaking style of depicting realistic, believable children quickly gained a popularity that has lasted for more than a century.

About Johanna Ward

Johanna Ward (a.k.a. Kate Reading) is an Audie Award–winning narrator and has received numerous Earphones Awards from AudioFile magazine. She is also a theater actor in the Washington, DC, area and has been a member of Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company since 1987. Her work onstage has been recognized by the Helen Hayes Awards Society, among others. She and her husband live in Hyattsville, Maryland, with their two children.