272 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141920894
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: 07 August 2008
Description
When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead – an ancient Sand-fairy! Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But the children ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,842 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 76%
funny 53%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 7%
reflective 5%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 29% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, SexismMinor
Bullying, Death, War272 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141920894
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: 07 August 2008
Description
When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead – an ancient Sand-fairy! Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But the children ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,842 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 76%
funny 53%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 7%
reflective 5%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 29% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, SexismMinor
Bullying, Death, War