New Releases by Amy Sparkes

Nine and her friends must hunt down the priceless stargold locket to fend off a dangerous witch in the fourth and final book in the adventurous, magical, and brilliantly funny New York Times bestselling House at the Edge of Magic series. Nine and her friends are headed to the mortal realm in search of the only thing that will shake a very tricky witch off their tail: a priceless stargold locket. It lies hidden in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures, guarded by Nine’s old foe—the formidable gangmaster of all the thieflings in London. Even if Nine can get her hands on the locket, the friends must find a way to release its power— and for that they must travel through the World Between Worlds to the lighthouse on the Isle of Illusion, where nothing is quite as it seems…

Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Greenwild, all four books in the New York Times bestselling middle grade fantasy adventure series about the quirky inhabitants of a magical house are now available together in one paperback boxed set! Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures where she’s one of many thieves only valued for what they can steal. When she lifts a house-shaped ornament from a mysterious woman’s purse, she knocks on its tiny door and watches it grow into a huge, higgledy-piggledy building. Inside, Nine meets the eccentric people who call the magical house their home: Dr. Spoon the alchemist, Flabberghast the young wizard and competitive hopscotch-er, and Eric the troll housekeeper with a strong emotional attachment to his feather duster. For years, they have been desperate to end the curse on the house that prevents them from leaving. After years of having only herself to count on, prickly Nine doesn’t have an altruistic bone in her body and should be the very last choice for anyone looking for a hero, but she’s the only one around. From curses to witches to other magical buildings, Nine uses her street smarts to uncover more about the perils and pitfalls of magic, the bizarre but perhaps loveable makeshift family living in the house…and herself. This fantastical paperback boxed includes: The House at the Edge of Magic The Tower at the End of Time The Bookshop at the Back of Beyond The Lighthouse at the World’s End

Nine and her friends team up with an unlikely ally to rescue Spoon’s friend from a dangerous witch in this third book in the adventurous, magical, and brilliantly funny The House at the Edge of Magic series. Nine and her friends have cured the house’s hiccups and are off to the strange and utterly unpredictable Back of Beyond in search of Professor Dish—Spoon’s best friend and partner in all things alchemy. When they find Dish trapped by the greedy witch Ophidia in the basement of a particularly marvelous shop, it soon becomes clear they’re going to need something more than Flabberghast’s dicey magic and Nine’s quick thinking to triumph this time. Perhaps they can find a rather clever witch, one particularly good at curses…

An orphan girl fights to save the inhabitants of a magical house in this first book in the rollicking middle grade magical adventure series perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Greenwild! Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures where she’s one of many thieves only valued for what they can steal. When she lifts a house-shaped ornament from a mysterious woman’s purse, she knocks on its tiny door and watches it grow into a huge, higgledy-piggledy building. Inside, Nine meets the eccentric people who call the magical house their home: Dr. Spoon the alchemist, Flabberghast the young wizard and competitive hopscotch-er, and Eric the troll housekeeper with a strong emotional attachment to his feather duster. For years, they have been desperate to end the curse on the house that prevents them from leaving, finding the bathroom on the first try, or opening the tea cupboard. They can’t even change the scenery outside the windows because the toad’s tongue that enables the structure to move around has gone missing. After years of having only herself to count on, prickly Nine doesn’t have an altruistic bone in her body and should be the very last choice for anyone looking for a hero, but she’s the only one around. With the promise of a life-changing reward in the balance, she sets her street smarts against bats with acid dung, a burping sugar bowl, and worse as she uncovers more about the curse…and herself.

Dernière destination : un phare aux mille illusions... Après avoir passé un marché avec une ancienne ennemie, Neuf et ses amis sont contraints de dérober un médaillon enchanté. Le talisman renfermerait la vérité sur la disparition de la mère de Neuf... Mais pour l'activer, la jeune voleuse doit se rendre au point le plus reculé des royaumes magiques – tout en évitant les foudres de deux sorcières en furie. Quelles révélations trouvera-t-elle à destination, dans Le Phare au bout des mondes ?

This title tells a happy and heart-warming tale based on a real story, featured on best-loved TV show The Repair Shop. Brothers Matthew and Ben were blown away when a kid from the other side of the village turned up one day on a brand-new Chopper bike! It was all the brothers could talk about and they dreamed of having their very own bike, but they knew their family would never be able to afford it. Unbeknownst to Matthew and Ben, their parents both got secret jobs so that they could make their boys' dream come true.

En route pour le *HIPS !* grand concours de marelle ! " Le Championnat de marelle se déroulera à la neuvième heure du troisième jour du septième mois de la dixième lune. Votre candidature ayant été approuvée, vous êtes cordialement invité à participer... " À présent que la malédiction pesant sur la Maison a été levée, Sidéro " l'Indigne " va pouvoir tenter de reconquérir son titre de Champion de marelle pour se débarrasser enfin du sobriquet qui lui colle à la peau. Mais quand la Maison s'envole vers leur destination dans le Monde-entre-les-Mondes, elle se retrouve *HIPS !* prise de hoquet, aux risques et périls de ses habitants. Mais comment faire *HIPS !* passer le hoquet à une Maison magique ? La solution se trouve peut-être dans La Tour à la lisière du Temps.

Une malédiction. Un trésor caché. Un sorcier en pantoufles molletonnées. Trois... Repérer sa cible. Deux... Se mettre en position. Un... Bondir ! Neuf est une orpheline contrainte de voler dans la rue pour mériter le gîte et le couvert. Jusqu'au jour où elle dérobe le bibelot qui va enfin changer sa vie : une maison tenant dans le creux de la main et sur laquelle pèse une terrible malédiction. La rencontre avec ses habitants – un magicien sans pouvoirs, un troll majordome ou une éminente cuillère en bois – ne se fera pas sans heurts... ni sans éclats de rire ! Oseras-tu franchir à ton tour la porte de La Maison à l'orée de la magie ?

A little girl in wartime England finds that a simple act of generosity and kindness changes her life forever in this heartfelt holiday book based on a popular British TV show. Susan is very young when she's evacuated from London during World War II and sent to live in the countryside with a family she has never met. Uncertain of her new surroundings and desperately missing home, she holds out little hope for the months ahead. Then, on Christmas Day, she receives a doll that she names Lizzy. It is the best present she's ever had. Only decades later, when Susan and her great-granddaughter Evie bring the precious doll in for repairs--and Susan narrates the tale of her tumultuous childhood--does she realize the true meaning and scope of the gift she received that long-ago Christmas morning. From the bustling endpapers showing the repair team at work restoring a legacy to glowing illustrations evoking nostalgia and warmth, this cozy tale based on an episode of the British TV series The Repair Shop is a festive read-aloud to share at the holidays.

An uplifting and reassuring picture book filled with hope and new beginnings. My tree had been there from the beginning... and I loved it. Beautifully told and stunningly illustrated, My Treeis a story about the joy and adventureof life, the dark cloudsthat sometimes hang over us, and how endings can also be new beginnings. This comforting picture book is uplifting, reassuring and rather like a hug- one that will keep you warm long after reading. Lyrical and heartfelt story by award-winning author, Amy Sparkes Beautifully vibrant illustrations full of warmth by bestselling illustrator, Fiona Lumbers Gently touches on the circle of life in a hopeful and child-friendly way

An uplifting and reassuring picture book filled with hope and new beginnings. My tree had been there from the beginning... and I loved it. Beautifully told and stunningly illustrated, My Treeis a story about the joy and adventureof life, the dark cloudsthat sometimes hang over us, and how endings can also be new beginnings. This comforting picture book is uplifting, reassuring and rather like a hug- one that will keep you warm long after reading. Lyrical and heartfelt story by award-winning author, Amy Sparkes Beautifully vibrant illustrations full of warmth by bestselling illustrator, Fiona Lumbers Gently touches on the circle of life in a hopeful and child-friendly way

Interest ages: 4-7 Level: KS1 Subject: reading In this non-decodable, Reading Corner poetry book, there are lots of fun poems to explore. From a kangaroo who loves lollipops to a shark who doesn''t like the dark, there are lots of funny animals to read about. · Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools · A Bug Club Reading Corner book designed for reading for pleasure · Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence · Suitable for children aged 4-7 This title is part of Pearson''s Bug Club, a reading programme used in over 3500 schools. Reading Corner books are designed to help children to develop a love of reading through reading for pleasure. For more Bug Club books and learn at home resources, search for Bug Club.

Book Band: Gold (Ideal for ages 6+) A laugh-out-loud, zany tale about monsters, friendship and bath times, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school. Gerald the monster HATES baths. Being all washed and clean? Yuck! So Gerald's mum hires Maggie, a professional monster washer, to help. Can Gerald learn to have fun at bath time? This hilarious story from Amy Sparkes is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features colour illustrations by Jack Viant and lovable characters that children will easily relate to. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

Ein magisches Haus auf Reisen Taschendiebin Neun und ihre Freunde haben den Fluch gebrochen und können wieder mit ihrem magischen Haus reisen. Es gibt nur ein Problem: Das Haus wird nervös und kriegt Schluckauf! Mit jedem „Hicks" hopsen sie von einer Welt in die nächste. Nur der magische Turm am Ende der Zeit kann ihnen helfen – jedenfalls wenn sie eine Reihe von Rätseln lösen und beweisen, dass sie einer Antwort würdig sind. Und vielleicht findet Neun ja auch endlich heraus, wer sie wirklich ist ... Für Fans von verspieltem Humor und Magie, die sich selbstständig macht

Adventurous, magical and brilliantly funny sequel to The House at the Edge of Magic. Nine and her friends have broken the curse on their marvellous, magical House, and are free to travel the worlds once more. There's only one problem: the House is nervous about travelling - and gets the hiccups! With every HIC! they bounce from one world to the next, and magical mayhem erupts in every room. They try a drink of water (turning on all the taps) and giving it a fright (landing in a monstrous world), but nothing seems to work. Only the magical Tower of Unanswered Questions can help them - if they can make their way through a series of tricks, riddles and challenges. And perhaps Nine can finally discover who left her the beloved music box, and who she really is... A young middle grade novel full of humour, magic and mischief.

Step into The Repair Shop in this magical Christmas children's tale about a very special doll. When little Susan is evacuated from wartime London and sent to live with a family in the countryside, she doesn't hold much hope for the months ahead. Then, on Christmas morning, she is given a doll and Susan thinks this must be the best present she has ever had. Yet standing here in The Repair Shop, thinking back on her childhood, she realizes that in fact the greatest gift was the kindness bestowed upon her and her ability to remember it always as she holds her precious doll close to her.

Ein fieser Fluch, ein verborgener Schatz und ein Zauberer in Pantoffeln Taschendiebin Neun stiehlt auf einer ihrer Missionen ein Miniaturhaus von einer Hexe. Es ist so winzig, dass es auf ihre Handfläche passt. Als sie den klitzekleinen Türöffner betätigt, eröffnet sich ihr eine ganz neue magische Welt voller Unmöglichkeiten und verrückter Kreaturen, darunter ein durchgeknallter junger Zauberer und ein Troll in Rüschenschürze. Doch das Haus steht unter einem Fluch, den nur Neun brechen kann ... Ein kampflustiger Löffel und ein verschwindendes Klo: in diesem magischen Haus geht es drunter und drüber »Mehr Fantasie kann man zwischen zwei Buchdeckeln wirklich nicht unterbringen.« Andrea Wedan, Buchkultur, 14.10.2021