Five Children and It

E. Nesbit

⏱ 8 minFamily classic

Four children dig up a cross, ancient sand-fairy who grants one wish a day, and every wish goes gloriously wrong. Nesbit's delicious comedy of magic that never behaves.

Listen to the whole of Five Children and It in about 8 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.