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Young Nine is a pickpocket in a setting that feels like Victorian London. Nine steals a tiny house ornament that proves to be the cursed home of the wizard, Flabberghast. Nine brings in a letter that was sent by the witch who cursed the house, setting off a countdown to their destruction, unless they can find the missing magic words. Nine survives every challenge, solves every riddle, and discovers a home for herself.
The House at the Edge of Magic is a child pleasing magical adventure. The wizard in the pointy hat, the wicked witch, and the poor street urchin are literary tropes that are mixed with humor, deadly acid bat poops, and a little bit of scariness to create a story that races along.
J. Smith, Teacher Librarian
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