E Nesbit

When four brothers and sisters discover a Psammead, or sand-fairy, in the gravel pit near the country house where they are staying, they have no way of knowing all the adventures its wish-granting will bring them.

An extremely unhappy ten-year-old magically escapes into a city he has built out of books, chessmen, candlesticks, and other household items.

After climbing to the top of a huge beanstalk, a boy uses his quick wits to outsmart a giant and gain a fortune for himself and his mother.

As young King Lionel turns the pages of his magical book, a hungry red dragon and other creatures in the illustrations come to life.

The adventures of Bastale children as they attempt to retrieve the family fortunes.

After the presumed death of their long-absent father, Edred inherits the title of Lord Arden and moves with his sister Elfrida into the decrepit family castle where they find an ancient spell that conjures up the magical Mouldiwarp and, with his help, set off on a journey through time in search of the lost Arden treasure.

As young King Leo turns the pages of his magical book, a hungry red dragon and other creatures in the illustrations come to life.