ILLUSTRATIONS


The Psammead _Frontispiece_

That First Glorious Rush Round the Garden _Facing page_ 2

Cyril Had Nipped His Finger in the Door of a Hutch " " 4

Anthea Suddenly Screamed, "It's Alive!" " " 12

The Baby Did Not Know Them! " " 28

Martha Emptied a Toilet-jug of Cold Water Over Him " " 32

The Rain Fell in Slow Drops on to Anthea's Face " " 36

He Staggered, and Had to Sit Down Again in a Hurry " " 50

Mr. Beale Snatched the Coin, Bit It, and Put It in
His Pocket " " 58

They Had Run Into Martha and the Baby " " 64

He Said, "Now Then!" to the Policeman and Mr.
Peasemarsh " " 66