When the children dug a hole in the gravelpit, they were very surprised at what they found. ?It? was a Psammead, a sand- fairy, thousands of years old. It was a strange little thing - fat and furry, and with eyes on long stalks. It was often very cross and unfriendly, but it could give wishes - one wish a day. ?How wonderful!? the children said. But wishes are difficult things. They can get you into trouble...
