The House at the Edge of Magic: questions to ask and activities to try
Nine steals an ornament that turns into a magical house. The House at the Edge of Magic is an energetic, funny adventure about friendship and belonging.
What age is it for? The House at the Edge of Magic is best for ages 8–11. Good for: A pickpocket and a very strange magical house.
The House at the Edge of Magic (Amy Sparkes)
- Age
- 8-11
- Best for
- A pickpocket and a very strange magical house
Read a chapter at a time. Talk about how Nine finds a family.
What it helps with
- Belonging and found family
- Magic and humour
- Trust
- Chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who is Nine?”
- “What did she steal?”
- “Who lives in the house?”
- “What’s the curse?”
- “How did she help?”
- “What would your magical house have?”
5-minute activities to try together
Magic house
Draw a room in a magical house.
House rules
Write the rules of a very strange house.
Free printables: The House at the Edge of Magic worksheet and activity pack
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If your child liked this, try
The Nothing to See Here Hotel (Steven Butler and Steven Lenton)
- Best for
- A hotel for magical creatures
- Age
- 6-9
The Wizard in My Shed (Simon Farnaby and Claire Powell)
- Best for
- A wizard from the Dark Ages living in the shed
- Age
- 7-10
The Beast and the Bethany (Jack Meggitt-Phillips and Isabelle Follath)
- Best for
- A selfish man, a hungry beast and a very naughty girl
- Age
- 8-11
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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