The House At The Edge of The World
$19.33
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
13 May 2025
Summary
Hope House is more than just a building - it’s a place of magic and mystery…
When Amal and her family unexpectedly inherit the enchanted clifftop home, they can’t believe their luck. But their joy is short-lived when a mysterious couple arrives, claiming the house is theirs and giving Amal’s family just thirty days to pack up their stuff and leave before they demolish it completely.
The clock is ticking, and Amal is determined to save Hope House from destructi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781510111639 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1510111638 |
| Author: | Nadine Aisha Jassat, Flavia Sorrentino |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Orion Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 13 May 2025 |
| Weight: | 277g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 126mm x 28mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
A charismatic, enchanting verse novel * The Guardian *A beautifully crafted verse novel with a fast-paced, engaging plot. Clever and lively illustrations by Flavia Sorrentino support the magically enchanting story and readers’ hearts and imaginations will be captured from the very first page…The characters are clever, layered, and utterly believable. Jassat writes with warmth and sensitivity…The House at the Edge of the World is a lovely book: moving, magical, and filled with meaning. Perfect for readers aged 9 and up, it’s a story whose warmth will stay with you long after the final page. * LoveReading4Kids *Perfect for fans of the film Encanto * The Week Junior *Each page is steeped in intrigue…perfect for readers who wants the lightest of spooky touches in their book…Amal and Sara are endearing characters; their sisterhood is rich and heartwarming…beautifully lyrical…A great read for mystery lovers who appreciates a good twist. * Children’s Books Ireland *
Are you ready for an exciting adventure filled with intrigue, family and courage? Nadine Aisha Jassat has written a fantastic story, written in verse, of bravery, friendship and so much more.With beautiful illustrations by Flavia Sorrentino, this incredible book must be devoured by those that believe in magic!
* My Book Corner (blog) *This is the third verse novel from Nadine Aisha Jassat and I love each one. She writes with such heart but also deals with important issues within each one…This book not only shares a love of libraries and books but deals with grief, mental health and families…it was the perfect book for me to read and I just adored it. * My Shelves Are Full *This beautiful story, told in verse, deals with grief, mental health and, above all, family love. * The Book Wagon *A book I would heartily recommend for readers aged 10+ * Momo Celebrating Time To Read (blog) *A wonderful roller-coaster of a read! * Libraries 4 Schools (blog) *The atmosphere is an intriguing mix of the real and the magical * Books For Keeps *This is the third verse novel from Nadine Aisha Jassat and I love each one. She writes with such heart but also deals with important issues within each one…This book not only shares a love of libraries and books but deals with grief, mental health and families…It was the perfect book for me to read and I just adored it. * My Shelves Are Full blog *A charismatic, enchanting verse novel * The Guardian *About The Author
Nadine Aisha Jassat
Nadine Aisha Jassat is an award-winning writer, and author of poetry collection Let Me Tell You This. She has been published widely, including in It’s Not About The Burqa (shortlisted for the Foyles Non-Fiction Book of the Year).
Nadine delivers creative practice work filled with heart, which addresses social justice, builds community, and supports participants to connect to and grow their voices. She often works with schools and youth groups and has worked with libraries around the world. She is a regular borrower in hers.
Nadine lives in Edinburgh, and grew up in the North of England with a Yorkshire mum and a Zimbabwean dad. She is of mixed heritage; a heritage which can only be told in stories.
Flavia Sorrentino is an illustrator based in Rome, Italy. She illustrates books, magazines, newspapers and posters, and uses both traditional and digital formats to give each project a unique and personal touch. Flavia is inspired by all of life around her and lets herself be surprised by the smallest details.
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