The Story of the Amulet is an imaginative children's story written by Edith Nesbit (1858–1924). It describes the adventures of four children and a being known as a Psammead. The group explores the past with the aid of a magical amulet and the mysterious entity connected to it.
Edith Nesbit (married name Edith Bland; 15 August 1858 – 4 May 1924) was an English writer and poet, who published her books for children as E. Nesbit. She wrote or collaborated on more than 60 such books. She was also a political activist and co-founder of the Fabian Society, a socialist organisation later affiliated to the Labour Party.