The House at the Edge of Magic: An instant New York Times bestseller. Hilarious and heartwarming magical middle grade adventure - for readers age 8, 9, 10, 11
Amy Sparkes
A funny and fast-paced middle grade fantasy adventure, packed full of zany humour and memorable characters, perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Greenwild.
""Sometimes you are a whisper away from magic without even realizing it.""
Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures. When she steals a house-shaped ornament from a mysterious woman’s purse, she knocks on its tiny door and watches it grow into a huge, higgledy-piggeldy house. Inside she finds a host of magical and brilliantly funny characters, including Flabberghast – a young wizard who’s particularly competitive at hopscotch – and a hideous troll housekeeper who’s emotionally attached to his feather duster. They have been placed under an extraordinary spell, which they are desperate for Nine to break – and if she can, maybe they can offer her a new life in return…
""A Diana Wynne Jones-ish adventure fizzing with imagination. Such fun – I loved it!"" – Sinead O’Hart
""A wonder-filled book that revels in magic and mayhem."" – Abi Elphinstone
""This funny tale has a cast of lovable characters and plenty of twists and turns… A hugely imaginative adventure."" – The Week Junior
Don’t miss The Unchosen One, the first book in a brand-new fantasy adventure series from Amy Sparkes – out now
Reviews
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Viscountess Peaches Birdbath 29.08.2025
I would definitely recommend it to others. It was magical, adventurous and one of the best book experiences ever. This book was about a girl called Nine leaving her adoptive carer who forced her to pickpocket if she wanted to be taken care of, and even though she did a bad deed Nine did it for the reason to have a home. This was a very enjoyable book and in my opinion, these types of books are probably the best genre ever.
Nurse Mildred Lavalamp 10.08.2025
Nice theme
Dame Bijou Moonbeam 22.01.2025
Is it a fiction book. I enjoyed it
Countess Flossy Bouncy-castle 27.08.2024
Very enjoyable to read. Filled with magic as much as possible.
Countess Blueberry Waxwork 23.08.2024
I liked this book, it was a bit mysterious. The spoon was the best character.
Master Chilli Archer 25.07.2024
I really enjoyed this book because it was fiction and it was about a thief called nine who got stuck in a tiny house with a spoon wearing a Scottish skirt and a wizard plus a mythical creature that looks like a bull But Probably isn’t. I also enjoyed this book because it’s really funny when they get stuck in different places And loads of different things happen with the house.
Mademoiselle Wanda Sofa 10.07.2024
My favourite character was Mr Downes because I love books and he is kind. I would recommend this book to people who like mystery, adventure and friendship.
Dona Bunny Biscuits 04.07.2024
Nine reminds me of Zhen from Kungfu Panda 4, same humble beginning and upbringing.
Master Aardvark Submarine 05.04.2024
Star Reviewer
I thought it was really funny. My favourite character is the spoon.
Professor Diamond Mozzarella 13.09.2023
It was amazing and there was lots of twists but there was a happy ending. I recommend it t everyone.
Marshal Neptune Sudoku 06.09.2023
very slow and boring and seemed to make no sense
Anonymous 02.09.2023
I thought that it was a very magical book and very interesting. I especially looked that there was a talking spoon in it.
Explorer Dragon Wellington 31.08.2023
wow!
Queen Heroica Cuckoo-Clock 27.08.2023
Another great book in the series which I also read in a day. Easy to read and lots of fun!
Marshal Diamond Quest 22.08.2023
This is my new favourite book. It is magical and has a mysterious story to it as-well! I like fantasy and magic books and this was one of my favourites. Not only did the characters break a curse, she also got something for herself. She could be free from the horrible life that she had lived until then. I Loved it and I highly recommend this book!
Empress Pinky Pawprint 21.08.2023
Amazingly magica
Anonymous 16.08.2023
It's a really nice book
Lady Mildred Eragon 26.07.2023
It's very crazy and strange and odd. There's an odd curse that you transform into a weird creature. It's very funny. I would recommend it.
Professor Ursula Scratchings 24.07.2023
Fantastic
Captain Muscles Bouncy-castle 08.07.2023
