EPISODE · Mar 30, 2023 · 5H 47M
Five Children and It by E. Nesbit ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy]
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Five Children and It by E. Nesbit audiobook. Genre: fantasy When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother are sent to the countryside for a quiet holiday, they expect ordinary days of picnics, sandy lanes, and small adventures. Instead, a chance discovery in a gravel pit introduces them to a strange, grumpy creature with long whiskers and extraordinary powers: a Psammead, an ancient sand fairy that can grant one wish each day. Delighted, the five children begin wishing for exciting changes - beauty, wealth, thrilling surprises, and more - only to learn that magic rarely works the way you imagine. Each wish brings unexpected complications, forcing the siblings to think quickly, stick together, and face the consequences of their own choices before sunset erases the day's enchantment. As the children juggle secrecy, rivalry, and growing responsibility, they discover that the best parts of an adventure are not the wishes themselves, but the lessons earned while trying to set things right. Witty, warm, and full of inventive mishaps, E. Nesbit's classic tale explores childhood imagination, family loyalty, and the tricky gap between what you want and what you truly need. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:26:17) Chapter 02 (01:04:25) Chapter 03 (01:46:29) Chapter 04 (02:26:21) Chapter 05 (02:42:28) Chapter 06 (03:09:59) Chapter 07 (03:31:34) Chapter 08 (04:09:38) Chapter 09 (04:31:59) Chapter 10 (04:58:39) Chapter 11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Five Children and It by E. Nesbit audiobook. Genre: fantasy When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother are sent to the countryside for a quiet holiday, they expect ordinary days of picnics, sandy lanes, and small adventures. Instead, a chance discovery in a gravel pit introduces them to a strange, grumpy creature with long whiskers and extraordinary powers: a Psammead, an ancient sand fairy that can grant one wish each day. Delighted, the five children begin wishing for exciting changes - beauty, wealth, thrilling surprises, and more - only to learn that magic rarely works the way you imagine. Each wish brings unexpected complications, forcing the siblings to think quickly, stick together, and face the consequences of their own choices before sunset erases the day's enchantment. As the children juggle secrecy, rivalry, and growing responsibility, they discover that the best parts of an adventure are not the wishes themselves, but the lessons earned while trying to set things right. Witty, warm, and full of inventive mishaps, E. Nesbit's classic tale explores childhood imagination, family loyalty, and the tricky gap between what you want and what you truly need. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:26:17) Chapter 02 (01:04:25) Chapter 03 (01:46:29) Chapter 04 (02:26:21) Chapter 05 (02:42:28) Chapter 06 (03:09:59) Chapter 07 (03:31:34) Chapter 08 (04:09:38) Chapter 09 (04:31:59) Chapter 10 (04:58:39) Chapter 11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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