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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
By Amy Sparkes
Series: The House at the Edge of Magic
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In The Bookshop at the Back of Beyond by Amy Sparkes, a young girl discovers a magical bookshop hidden in the most unexpected place. As she explores, she uncovers enchanting secrets and meets whimsical characters, each revealing more about the shop's mysterious past. Filled with adventure and wonder, this children's tale invites readers to a world where imagination and magic thrive.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you have a love for magical adventures and whimsical characters. It's perfect for young readers who appreciate stories filled with mystery, wonder, and the charm of a curious bookshop setting where anything seems possible.

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The Bookshop at the Back of Beyond

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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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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.

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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

Collections

Amy Sparkes Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: The House at the Edge of Magic Young Adult

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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