Amy Sparkes studied English Literature and Theology at the University of Kent, and began writing after moving to Devon with her husband, six young children and an overactive imagination. Her books have appeared on CBeebies storytime and been shortlisted for several book awards, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the BookTrust Best Books Awards for Do Not Enter the Monster Zoo. She runs author events for children, writing workshops for aspiring children's writers, produces the Writing for Children pages for bestselling Writing Magazine, and writes short stories for Aquila magazine. She co-founded the Writing Magazine Picture Book Prize for aspiring picture book authors.
A Diana Wynne Jones-ish adventure fizzing with imagination. Such fun - I loved it! -- Sinead O'Hart Fantasy lovers will find a clever mix of tradition and invention in The House at the Edge of Magic. * The Daily Telegraph * This energetic, inventive romp has a touch of the late, great Diana Wynne Jones. * The Guardian * This funny tale has a cast of lovable characters and plenty of twists and turns. This is a hugely imaginative adventure that fans of Abi Elphinstone, Sophie Anderson and Diana Wynne Jones will love. * The Week Junior * A wonder-filled book that revels in magic and mayhem. -- Abi Elphinstone