E Nesbit 5 book set CollectionFive Children and It: Digging in the gravel pit on a hot summer's day, five children discover 'it': a grumpy creature with eyes like a snail's, ears like a bat's, and a tubby body all covered in fur. 'It' is a Psammead, an ancient sand fairy who has the power to grant the children one wish a day. The Phoenix and the Carpet: When a stone egg rolls out of the old rug that has been bought for the nursery, the children think nothing of it. A lovely

Tal and Milla are no longer alone in their quest

or how she came to be there

The MotherMarried to one of the city’s most dangerous men

2)The Burning Shadow

As Poe and Tilly race to uncover the meaning behind the killings

But Hetty's life may also take a darker path

Louisa cannot help her growing attraction towards Bella's husband

She asks for a cookie and what does she get

He meets a woman whose dark eyes are heavy with sorrow and a solemn little boy with an incredible secret

trapped in Tavania for ever

and royal intrigue

the book is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work in geography for the curious and bright child