Tea Leaves & Reads NoteĪnytime that a prequel or sequel is published, especially to an old children’s literary classic, we ask ourselves whether or not it’s necessary. The siblings are pleased to have something to take their minds off the war, but this time the Psammead is here for a reason, and his magic might have a more serious purpose.īefore this last adventure ends, all will be changed, and the two younger children will have seen the Great War from every possible viewpoint – factory-workers, soldiers and sailors, nurses and the people left at home, and the war’s impact will be felt right at the heart of their family. The sand fairy has become a creature of stories … until he suddenly reappears. The Lamb is the grown up age of 11, and he has a little sister, Edith, in tow.
Cyril is off to fight, Anthea is at art college, Robert is a Cambridge scholar and Jane is at high school.
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