Five Children and It by E. Nesbit

Five Children and It

Five Children #1

E. Nesbit

197 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Be careful what you ask for. You may get it! That's the message in this delightful tale of five youngsters who discover a bizarre sand creature that grants wishes. There's a catch, of course: the wishes come undone at sunset, and worse yet, things...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,841 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
lighthearted 76%
funny 53%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 7%
reflective 5%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 56%
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

3.67

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