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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

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

Subjects

  • Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery

Average rating

4 out 5

5 reviews

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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Magical mystical mind mangling magic!For people 8+

Mademoiselle Flopsy Astronomical 04.09.2024

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A very imaginative story full of bright, colourful characters all with delightful names such as Flabbergast the Wizard with his love of hopscotch and Dr Spoon in his kilt and Eric with his feather duster. This book was full of quiet chuckle moments and perfect for readers of all ages. Its message and the purpose of the adventure were wonderfully simple but no less effective.

Agent Itchy Sherbet 24.08.2024

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Really good book, I liked the perspective of you being the thief.

Commander Pablo Sherbet 13.07.2024

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I really liked this book; it was really funny and mysterious. I would recommend this book to other people.

Senorita Jewel Possum 01.10.2023