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![Five Children and It: E. Nesbit (Classics, Literature) [Annotated] by E. Nesbit](https://cdn.thestorygraph.com/97aam85yqpbfmzo3v04k0l2nim55)
3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
medium-paced
I do enjoy almost anything written by E. Nesbit, and 90% of this book is amusing and interesting. Except for the racist chapter that is all bout the same kind of stereotypical racism that Peter Pan has. Plenty of funny moments and clever turns of phrase.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Whimsical stories of wishes going wrong for an adventurous group of children, written in a charming, easy-to-read style and expertly narrated by Rosie Akerman on my audiobook version.
HOWEVER. This book was first published in 1902, and it shows. Sexism and racism - in this case, particularly toward Romany and indigenous people - make entire chapters of this book very uncomfortable. I'd recommend picking out a different book for children to read that doesn't casually employ offensive stereotypes.
HOWEVER. This book was first published in 1902, and it shows. Sexism and racism - in this case, particularly toward Romany and indigenous people - make entire chapters of this book very uncomfortable. I'd recommend picking out a different book for children to read that doesn't casually employ offensive stereotypes.
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
One of my friends at work said she loved to read Nesbit as a child so I thought I'd give her a shot. The book was really enjoyable and has this tone that older children's novels always seem to have... I don't quite know how to describe it, but it's comforting and makes me happy. In this particular novel, a set of children are given a wish a day and all sorts of antics and problems ensue.
I adored The Enchanted Castle and wanted more E. Nesbit in my life, so I gave this a shot. It wasn't quite as delightful as I was expecting, although again, if I'd read it at the correct age, I might be singing a different tune.
Malo magije za završetak Tjedna dobre dječje knjige!
Be careful what you wish for..... Five kids (well, four older kids and a baby, Lamb) run across a sand fairy (Psammead) in their adventures one day. He grants them a wish a day, with the understanding that whatever was wished for goes away at sunset. Somehow, each wish causes chaos and they are always relieved at the end of the day.
Entertaining, but not sure if I'll look for the sequels or not. Oh, well, why not? If I can find them for free on Kindle, I just might.
Petty Betty says - the author uses the word "its" in place of "his or her". ("Each child searched its pockets") I'm all for avoiding "their" when you mean "his or her", but "its" is not the solution.
Entertaining, but not sure if I'll look for the sequels or not. Oh, well, why not? If I can find them for free on Kindle, I just might.
Petty Betty says - the author uses the word "its" in place of "his or her". ("Each child searched its pockets") I'm all for avoiding "their" when you mean "his or her", but "its" is not the solution.