Five Children and It

by E. Nesbit
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Good Books rating 3.88
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  • ID: 7818
  • Added: 2025-12-17
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • Formats: 4
  • Reviews: 4
Reviews
Eustea Reads · 2022-10-06
charming 3.50

This book is a fun and charming read, though some chapters feel outdated. The story is engaging and the characters are endearing, making it a worthwhile read despite its age.

The reviewer found this book to be a fun and charming read, with engaging characters and a delightful story. They noted that some chapters feel outdated, which is a common issue with older books. Despite this, they found the book to be a worthwhile read, with a certain charm that makes it a classic. They also appreciated the way the story unfolds, with each chapter bringing a new adventure. They also mentioned that the book has a certain timeless quality that makes it a delightful read for both children and adults.

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    Five Children and It is a fun, charming read

    though unfortunately there are a few outdated chapters that show it's a product of its time.

    The language and society of the book has rather aged.

Restless Pilgrim · 2018-12-01
enjoyable 3.50

This book is still enjoyable as an adult, though the language and society depicted have aged. It's a quick and engaging read.

The reviewer found the book to be an enjoyable read even as an adult, though they noted that the language and societal norms have aged. They appreciate the book's quick pace and engaging narrative, making it a delightful read despite its dated elements. The reviewer's perspective highlights the book's timeless appeal while acknowledging its historical context, making it a nuanced and interesting read.

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    Five Children and It is definitely still an enjoyable read as an adult.

    The language and society of the book has rather aged.

    It's a quick and engaging read.

Greenish Bookshelf · 2018-07-24
enjoyable 4.50

This is a clever, fun story perfect for reading aloud, and it's a book they want to add to their collection. The language and themes are timeless, making it a delightful read for both children and adults.

The reviewer found this book to be a clever and fun story, perfect for reading aloud to children. They appreciated the timeless language and themes, which make it a delightful read for both children and adults. The reviewer also mentioned that it's a book they want to add to their collection, indicating their high regard for the story. They also noted that the book has a certain charm that makes it a classic, and they enjoyed the way the story unfolds, with each chapter bringing a new adventure.

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    A clever, fun story for children.

    This is a perfect read aloud book and definitely one I want to add to my collection.

    The language and society of the book has rather aged.

Book Learned · 2014-08-06
enjoyable 4.00

This book is a light children's story full of imaginative wishes and the scrapes the siblings find themselves in. The reviewer enjoyed the book for many reasons, including its imaginative and engaging story.

The reviewer enjoyed this book for many reasons, including its imaginative and engaging story. They appreciated the light-hearted nature of the book, which makes it a delightful read for children. They also noted that the book has a certain charm that makes it a classic, and they enjoyed the way the story unfolds, with each chapter bringing a new adventure. They also mentioned that the book has a certain timeless quality that makes it a delightful read for both children and adults.

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    I enjoyed this book for many reasons.

    One, a light children's story full of imaginative wishes and the scrapes the siblings find themselves in

    The results are silly and also predictable.

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