Written by E. Nesbit, author of 'The Railway Children', this story for children is brought to life in this BBC production. Five children chance upon a sand fairy with the ability... more...to make wishes come true. Music by Michael Omer.
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Advantages: Wonderful vocal performance from Eddie Izzard Disadvantages: Irritating child performances and desperately low production values
During the Great War, five children are evacuated from London and sent to stay with their eccentric uncle in the country. Once there they meet a grumpy Psammead or sand fairy who is able to grant them a wish every day. Unfortunately their wishes never turn out quite as they plan, getting them into more trouble each time and then their horrible cousin Horace kidnaps the sand fairy…
Long before the likes of JK Rowling were even born, children’s fantasy ...
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10.11.2004
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Release Date: 2004-10-11, Rating Universal, suitable for all,
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