Five Children and It — Jan L. Coates

The Caramel Tree Readers Level 6 is a delicious series of leveled readers for children ages 9 to 12. It contains a mix of classic story adaptations and new, original stories with approximately 7,000 words.

This level contains multiple genres, including fantasy, sci-fi, realistic fiction, horror/suspense, and wacky fiction. The range of written styles, from more formal language to modern English, helps students develop fluency.

An adventure begins when five city children spend their summer vacation at a country house. While they explore, they discover IT, a magical sand fairy who is able to grant wishes. However, the children are not wise in their decisions and must face the adventurous consequences of their whimsical choices.