By Amy Sparkes (author) Part of the The House at the Edge of Magic series
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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...
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A wonder-filled book that revels in magic and mayhem. -- Abi Elphinstone
A Diana Wynne Jones-ish adventure fizzing with imagination. Such fun - I loved it! -- Sinead O'Hart
Amy Sparkes writes for children of all ages. Her picture books have been shortlisted for several book awards, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2013 and the Booktrust Best Books Awards 2014. Amy was born in Eastbourne and enjoyed a wild imagination when she was a child (which included 13 imaginary friends). She is passionate about encouraging imagination in children and is often invited to visit schools. She regularly produces the 'Writing for Children' pages for the bestselling Writing Magazine and also runs writing workshops for aspiring chidren's authors.
Amy lives in Devon with her husband and five young children. When she's not off on an adventure with them, Amy enjoys drinking tea and climbing trees.
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A fun book suitable for different ages (even adults). A book full of adventure and magic.
I really loved this book. A book that is also fun for older children and even adults. The book is full of fantasy and magic and I definitely recommend it. Enough happens in the story to keep you interested. The story and the characters are very nice.... Read Full Review
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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The House at the Edge of Magic and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
The House at the Edge of Magic features in the following genres: Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations
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The House at the Edge of Magic was written by Amy Sparkes and published by Walker Books Ltd
The House at the Edge of Magic has 240 pages
Yes it is part of The House at the Edge of Magic series
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