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The Bookshop at the Back of Beyond
Magic and mayhem combine in this hilarious third instalment in Amy Sparkes' middle grade fiction fantasy adventure series - perfect for readers age 8, 9, 10, 11
Series: The House at the Edge of Magic
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The third instalment in the brilliantly funny and fast-paced House at the Edge of Magic series.
"A fabulously funny book - I loved it! Prepare to be whisked away on an adventure bursting with magical surprises, dark secrets and strawberry tea..." - Lucy Strange
Nine and her friends have cured the house's hiccups and are off to the strange and utterly unpredictable Back of Beyond in search of Professor Dish – Spoon's best friend and partner in all things alchemy.
When they find Dish trapped by the greedy witch Ophidia in the basement of a particularly marvellous shop, it soon becomes clear they're going to need something more than Flabberghast's dicey magic and Nine's quick thinking to triumph this time. What they really need is a rather clever witch – one particularly good at curses...
Series: The House at the Edge of Magic
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The House at the Edge of Magic
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...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$1899Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid August -
The Bookshop at the Back of Beyond
The third instalment in the brilliantly funny and fast-paced House at the Edge of Magic series. "A fabulously funny book - I loved it! Prepare to be whisked away on an adventure bursting with magical surprises, dark secrets and strawberry tea..." - Lucy Strange Nine and her friends have cured the house's hiccups and are off to the strange and...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Lighthouse at the World's End
The adventurous, fantastical and brilliantly funny final book in the House at the Edge of Magic series."A swooping, sparkling, story-filled feast of magic, imagination and fun!" - Sinéad O'HartNine and her friends are headed to the mortal realm in search of the only thing that will shake a very tricky witch off their tail: a priceless stargold locket. It lies...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Tower at the End of Time
The brilliantly funny sequel to The House at the Edge of Magic, full of adventure, magic and mischief. "Magically warm and wonderfully weird, it's Terry Pratchett meets Diana Wynne Jones" – Louie Stowell Nine and her friends have broken the curse on their marvellous, magical House, and are free to travel the worlds once more! Their first stop: The Wizarding...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips late August -
The Tower at the End of Time
Nine and the other inhabitants must find a way to stop their magical house from uncontrollably bouncing from world to world in this wacky and whimsical follow-up to the middle grade adventure The House at the Edge of Magic. Nine and her friends have broken the curse on their marvellous, magical house and are free to travel the worlds once...Paperback$3400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
The House at the Edge of Magic
An orphan girl fights to save the inhabitants of a magical house in this first book in the rollicking middle grade magical adventure series perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Greenwild! Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures where she's one of many thieves only valued for what they can...Paperback$3400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Amy Sparkes's The Bookshop at the Back of Beyond is praised for its delightful characters, particularly Nine, who serve as the heart of the story. The book, part of The House at the Edge of Magic series, is noted for its charming blend of quick wit, humour, and magical adventure, making it highly entertaining for young readers. The cleverly woven narrative is both fun and engaging, leaving audiences eager for more, especially given its cliffhanger ending. This magical world created by Sparkes is adored for its quirky and heartwarming nature, recommended for children as well as adult fans of whimsical stories.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529505665
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 January 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Illustration: Chapter heads
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 125.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Amy Sparkes studied English Literature and Theology at the University of Kent, and began writing after moving to Devon with her husband, six young children and an overactive imagination. Her books have appeared on CBeebies storytime and been shortlisted for several book awards, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the BookTrust Best Books Awards for Do Not Enter the Monster Zoo. She runs author events for children, writing workshops for aspiring children’s writers, produces the Writing for Children pages for bestselling Writing Magazine, and writes short stories for Aquila magazine. She co-founded the Writing Magazine Picture Book Prize for aspiring picture book authors.
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