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The House at the Edge of Magic

Name: The House at the Edge of Magic
Rating: 4.56 (9 reviews)
ISBN: 9781406395310

By Amy Sparkes

A stolen house ornament opens into a magical home hiding a dangerous curse.

whimsical imaginative humorous adventurous

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Average score: 4.56

From 9 readers

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Amy Sparkes serves up a brilliant fantasy adventure, complete with a magical house, a competitive young wizard and a troll with strong feelings about his feather duster. Nine’s journey from wary pickpocket to unlikely hero is funny, heartfelt and packed with imaginative mayhem. A great choice for confident readers aged around 9–12.

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Humour

What is The House at the Edge of Magic about?

Nine, an orphaned pickpocket, dreams of escaping her life in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures. After stealing a house shaped ornament, she knocks on its tiny door, causing it to transform into a sprawling, magical house. Inside, she meets eccentric inhabitants under a powerful curse. To break the spell and earn a chance at a new life, Nine embarks on a whimsical adventure filled with magic, mayhem, and self-discovery.

About the author

Amy Sparkes is a much-loved children's author who enjoys writing fun and magical stories. She is best known for her hilarious series 'The House at the Edge of Magic' and other exciting books. Amy loves to inspire children to use their imagination and explore new adventures through reading.

Discussion ideas around The House at the Edge of Magic

A New Beginning: How does Nine’s life change when she discovers the magical house, and what might this teach us about unexpected opportunities?

Trusting Others: Nine is used to looking after herself, so what helps her begin to trust the house’s unusual inhabitants?

Home: What makes somewhere feel like a home, and how is the magical house different from the Nest of a Thousand Treasures?

Being Brave: Which moments show Nine being brave, and do you think bravery always means feeling confident?

Working Together: How do Nine, Flabberghast and the other inhabitants use their different strengths, and what can we learn from that?

Pages

240 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2021

First published

2021

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