House at the Edge of Magic

A funny and fast-paced middle grade fantasy adventure, packed full of zany humour and memorable characters, perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Greenwild."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"This funny tale has a cast of lovable characters and plenty of twists and turns... A hugely imaginative adventure." – The Week JuniorRead the whole series:The House at the Edge of MagicThe Tower at the End of TimeThe Bookshop at the Back of BeyondThe Lighthouse at the World's EndAnd don't miss The Unchosen One, the first book in a brand-new fantasy adventure series from Amy Sparkes - out now