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The House at the Edge of Magic

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By Amy Sparkes
Series: The House at the Edge of Magic
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The House at the Edge of Magic by Amy Sparkes is a whimsical children's tale filled with enchantment and adventure. It follows a young pickpocket named Nine, who stumbles upon a mysterious house that appears when she steals a precious artifact. Inside, she encounters a quirky cast of characters and embarks on a magical journey to lift a troublesome curse. This charming story is brimming with humour, fantasy, and unexpected friendships.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you love whimsical adventures filled with magic and mystery. It's perfect for those who delight in quirky characters and thrilling journeys, making it an ideal read for children who crave imaginative stories and fantastical worlds.

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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

Wildly imaginative and relentlessly entertaining. It is a story like no other and I absolutely adored it! – David Walliams

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...
    By Amy Sparkes
    Paperback
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  • 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...
    By Amy Sparkes
    Paperback
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  • 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...
    By Amy Sparkes
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • 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...
    By Amy Sparkes
    Paperback
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  • 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...
    By Amy Sparkes
    Paperback
    $3400
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  • 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...
    By Amy Sparkes
    Paperback
    $3400
    Available
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The House at the Edge of Magic by Amy Sparkes has garnered praise for its imaginative and entertaining narrative, often compared to the works of Diana Wynne Jones. Reviewers appreciate its magical and chaotic charm, highlighting adventures brimming with fun and originality. Readers find it a uniquely captivating story that delights with its energetic pace and inventive plot.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406395310

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 219g

Pages: 240

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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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  • 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...
    By Amy Sparkes
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • 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...
    By Amy Sparkes
    Paperback
    $1899
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    Ships in 4-6 weeks
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    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...
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    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...
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  • 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...
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