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The House at the Edge of Magic

By: Amy Sparkes
Narrated by: Charlie Sanderson
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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…

“A wonder-filled book that revels in magic and mayhem.” ABI ELPHINSTONE Fantasy Fiction Magic Science Fiction & Fantasy Funny Wizardry
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Well, this was very jolly to listen to. Fun for an adult, never mind a young adult/pre-teen.
There's a definite nod to Oliver Twist with Pockets in the role of Fagin and the storyline with the house and witch is reminiscent of the brilliant Dianne Wynne Jones. I was reminded of Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman in parts too. A skilfull blend. I may just have to listen to the next in the series now!
I did find the narrator a tad annoying at times, but she wasn't too bad.

Oliver Twist meets Howl's Moving Castle with a side of Pratchett.

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It was a great book to read. I felt I was there, going through it all with nine. Thank You 📖

amazing characters

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My children, ages 7 and 10 really enjoyed this story and the narrator. A great listen.

Really enjoyable

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loved it, just felt a bit short and feel like you need to read all the books to have a properly balanced beginning, middle and end.

the characters are great

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I really love this book and how it was read it's just that the narrator says 's' like sssssssssss. but I love this definitely recommend.

I love this but

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