When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead—an ancient sand fairy! Having a sand fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day, but the children don't realize all the trouble wishes can cause... This is part of a set of 6 much-loved stories from classic English literature for children, brought together by Puffin Classics in beautiful paperback cover designs.