An incredible heart-wrenching sequel to E Nesbit's Five Children & It set on the eve of the First World War The five children have grown up
- war will change their lives for ever Cyril is off to fight Anthea is at art college Robert is a Cambridge scholar & Jane is at high school The Lamb is the grown up age of 11 & he has a little sister Edith in tow The sand fairy has become a creature of stories until he suddenly reappears The siblings are pleased to have something to take their minds off the war but this time the Psammead is here for a reason & his magic might have a more serious purpose Before this last adventure ends all will be changed & the two younger children will have seen the Great War from every possible viewpoint
- factory-workers soldiers & sailors nurses & the people left at home & the war's impact will be felt right at the heart of their family