Publisher's Synopsis
When five siblings - Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother, the Lamb - discover a sand-fairy in their gravel pit, they are jolly surprised and a little delighted. Even better, the Psammead is able to grant them wishes, although the magic wears off at the day's end. Unfortunately, all of the wishes the children make go hilariously wrong and they soon learn that their foolish desires are more likely to get them into trouble than get them what they want! This book presents the history of Royal Children of Kingdom of England. - Alfred the Great - Prince Arthur - Henry the Third - The First Prince of Wales - Edward the Black Prince - Henry the Fifth and the Baby King.
