The House at the Edge of Magic: An instant New York Times bestseller (The House at the Edge of Magic, 1)
Author: Amy Sparkes
ISBN: 978-1406395310
Price: Rs. 379.05 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
"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
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 240 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-1406395310.
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.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-1406395310
- Publisher
- Walker Books
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
"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...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll be swept into a wildly imaginative world where magic hides in the smallest details and courage comes from the most unexpected places. This story blends laugh-out-loud humor with heart, following a brave, clever heroine you can’t help but root for. With quirky characters, a living house full of surprises, and themes of belonging and hope, it’s the kind of book that makes you believe in magic long after you’ve turned the last page.
- Published by Walker Books.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 240.
Catalog Description
"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...
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