The Psammead Trilogy

I thought this book was funny and I loved her writing style, I have not seen it in another book I've read and I really enjoyed it. I missed the Psammead (a lovely, grumpy old sand-fairy) in the second book but was very happy to see him return in the last book (which was my favourite).......more

I feel like I gave myself an early Christmas present by re-reading these 3 Edith Nesbit books. These 3 books – Five Children and It; The Phoenix and the Carpet; and The Story of the Amulet are among the very best of her writing. All three feature the Pemberton family: Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and......more

I like to read a classic children's story now and then - one I missed out on as a child. I find it relaxing and refreshing. I chose this one for a coach journey. I feel that The Psammead has not stood the test of time as well as other E. Nesbit books. There were some interesting twists in how the wi......more

I was led to the great E. Nesbit by Edward Eager, who wrote his own brilliant series of books about children encountering magic. In each volume, he made a point of speaking directly to the reader, usually in the voice of a character, about the great E. Nesbit. While the books have a completely differ......more

This is an anthology of three books by the early 20th century children's author, E. Nesbit. I love her books. They are full of escapades the four older children, Cyril, Robert, Anthea and Jane, get into, while occasionally dragging their baby brother, the Lamb, along with them. In the first book, t......more