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The five children find a cantankerous sand fairy, a psammead, in a gravel pit. Every day ‘It’ will grant each of them a wish that lasts until sunset, often with disastrous consequences.
Never out of print since 1902. The Introduction to this edition examines Nesbit’s life and her reading, showing the change in childrens’ literature from Victorian times.

Enter the enchanting world of A Little Princess, where bravery and kindness shine through even the darkest of times. Follow the journey of Sara Crewe, a captivating young girl cherished by her father. After the loss of her mother, Sara’s life takes a dramatic turn when her father goes off to military service, and she finds herself at Miss Minchin’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies.

Although surrounded by material wealth and plenty of gifts, Sara remains humble and compassionate. Her beautiful green eyes and dark hair captivate everyone around her, but it’s her generosity that truly sets her apart. Sara’s selflessness leads her to share her precious toys and lovely dresses with her classmates, all in the name of happiness.

However, when tragedy strikes and she learns of her father’s passing, Sara’s world crumbles. Stripped of her comforts, she is relegated to the attic and forced to fulfill the duties of a servant. Despite her harsh new reality, her spirit remains unbroken, as she continues to exhibit kindness, patience, and unwavering faith.

Will Sara’s integrity and belief in goodness be enough to change her fate? Immerse yourself in this timeless tale that transcends generations—a story that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of kindness.

Whether you’re revisiting a classic or discovering it for the first time, A Little Princess is a must-have addition to any bookshelf. Experience Sara’s heartwarming journey and share in the lessons of love and hope that resonate deeply within us all.

This heartwarming story has beckoned generations of readers into the special world of Green Gables, an old-fashioned farm outside a town called Avonlea. Anne Shirley, an eleven-year-old orphan, has arrived in this verdant corner of Prince Edward Island only to discover that the Cuthberts—elderly Matthew and his stern sister, Marilla—want to adopt a boy, not a feisty redheaded girl. But before they can send her back, Anne—who simply must have more scope for her imagination and a real home—wins them over completely. A much-loved classic that explores all the vulnerability, expectations, and dreams of a child growing up, Anne of Green Gables is also a wonderful portrait of a time, a place, a family… and, most of all, love.

This no-nonsense series introduces a wide range of non-fiction subjects using a straightforward narrative approach. Young readers will find these lively texts on high interest subjects very approachable. A classic and uncluttered design uses a mix of photos and artwork to support the text, which is broken up into short chapters. Each book contains a simple contents, glossary and index. Find out about Ancient Romans and discover who they where, where they lived. How they built there empire, daily life, roman emperors and much, much more. Find out about Vikings and discover why they were so scary, about their daily life, arts and crafts, gods and legends and Vikings today.