Brilliant - BUY IT NOW! I have not been this excited whilst reading a book in ages. I truly could not put it down as each page just drew me in more and more until I had devoured it in one day. Nine, the protagonist, is an orphan made to pickpocket in order to continue living under Pockets' roof. It is during a successful - though rather messy - pickpocket attempt that she finds 'the house at the edge of magic'. A house containing an array of magical mysteries and loveable characters that need Nine's help for their house has been cursed. After a life where love and compassion has been misplaced with disappointment and horrors, is Nine willing to help? Could this be the thing she needs to change her life forever? The array of characters and magical opportunities Sparkes has created are truly astounding. From Mr Flabberghast, a magic-less wizard, to a troll housekeeper, there is someone for everyone to love. My personal favourite was the angry, kilt-wearing, wooden spoon. This book is brilliantly funny, unique in its plot and truly enjoyable from start to finish. My one downside? That there weren't more pages. I would have loved a chapter where Nine explored the many bizarre rooms in the house and am intrigued as to what her room would have looked like. However, this being my one criticism is a true credit to Amy Sparkes as I merely want more of her wonderful words. I truly hope this becomes the first in a long series. EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES: This is perfect as an 'in' to story writing, especially fantasy writing, character descriptions or to highlight that stories include numerous problems. There are also numerous PSHE links as Nine struggles with showing her emotions throughout the book. Other PSHE links can be made but I don't want to give too much of the plot away.
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