Book Thoughts: Five Children and It (Nesbit)

  • siblings are granted magic wishes by a strange creature
  • wish-making is a lot more complicated than they realized!
  • funny & unique read-aloud
  • language: “shut up” x4, “Law”

Type: chapter book
Ages: 7-12
Author: E. Nesbit

What a summer vacation to remember! When the children discover the creature (which is pronounced “sammy-add,” by the way), the adventure truly begins. Very few of their wishes work out as expected, much to their chagrin (and our amusement).

If you’re looking for a clean read-aloud for your family, consider this one!

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