British children's writer Edith Nesbit is one of the favorite authors of J. K. Rowling (who wrote the Harry Potter series).
In her book "Five Children and It", brimming with fun and fantasy, as well as realistic, believeable storytelling, you will meet five children who find a strange-looking sand fairy who is capable of granting their wishes.
So the wishing doesn't take long to begin - however, it seems that the kids keep making wishes that cause them more trouble than fun...
This classical children's novel was made into a major motion picture. So you may want to watch the film (in English) before or after reading the book.
In Russian language. Publisher: Amfora (Russia). Hardcover. 286 pages. With black and white illustrations.
