"[The Story of the Amulet] first opened my eyes to antiquity, the 'dark backward and abysm of time'. I can still reread it with delight." C.S. Lewis In this sequel to Five Children and It, the children are reunited with the Psammead, and he guides them to an amulet with the power to travel through time. The children find themselves transported to ancient Briton, Babylon, Egypt, and even into the future. These misadventures in the distant past will delight your children and leave them on the edge of their seats!