The House at the Edge of Magic by Amy Sparkes

From Goodreads

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. If she can, maybe they can offer her a new life in return…

My thoughts

This was a random choice through BorrowBox the digital lending side of my local Library.  I am not sure how I came across the book at all, but I am glad that I did.

This was a magical read aimed at the younger reader.  I gave it a 4 stars or 8/10.  It was a well written story that leaves you wanting to know more about the characters.  Grab a copy and immerse yourself in the world of Nine and the group that she meets when she enters the unusual house that she finds herself stood outside.  When real life collides with the unusual world that she finds herself in.