An American classic that shows how having your wishes come true isn't always as good as you expect.

Four children are whisked away by a magical toy soldier to a land of chivalry and knighthood, Robin Hood and Ivanhoe, but keep muddling up the course of history.

It covers artwork by children's laureate, Quentin Blake.

It features wonderfully funny relationships between the four children.

A well-loved US classic is now again available in the UK.

It contains black and white illustrations.