Story of the Amulet

When Cyril, Anthea, Robert and Jane stumble upon the Psammead once more, the ancient sand-fairy points them toward a fractured amulet half buried in the earth. This splinter of magical jade holds power to grant their hearts' desire but only if they can find its missing piece scattered somewhere across time itself. What follows is a dazzling race through centuries: the children materialize in Roman Britain, medieval England, ancient Egypt, watching history unfold around them while chasing the other half of the amulet through ruins, palaces, and desperate moments. Yet beneath the spectacle of time travel lies something quieter and more tender: each child must confront what they truly want, and whether wishes granted by magic can ever truly satisfy. Nesbit writes with that unmistakable Edwardian sparkle, layering humor beneath adventure and genuine emotion beneath fantasy. The children's bickering and bravery feel achingly real; their wonder at standing before the Pyramids feels new every time. This is the book that invented countless time-travel tropes while remaining utterly itself. For readers who loved the first two books, it delivers the satisfying conclusion of a trilogy built on friendship, luck, and the occasional very large inconvenience.