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The Unchosen One

The world needs a hero. She's not it! A funny and magical adventure for ages 8-10, from the...

Amy Sparkes

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Walker Books
01 May 2026
Series: Unchosen One
The first book in a hilarious and magical adventure series that takes common fantasy tropes and spins them on their head. This is highly accessible and laugh-out-loud funny storytelling from the New York Times bestselling author of The House at the Edge of Magic.

Tassie has always dreamt of a life of adventure and exploration. Instead, she’s grown up in the Citadel under the care of the Chief Steward, well away from any form of danger.

When the Wisest of the Wise Witches comes to visit and proclaims her the Chosen One, destined to save her people from death and destruction, Tassie realizes why she’s spent her life wrapped in cotton wool. The time of fulfilling the prophecy is nigh – but unfortunately, it doesn’t sound much fun!

Deciding she can’t possibly take on the role of the Chosen One, Tassie resolves to find an alternative. Along with her best friend, a griffin called Spin, and an enigmatic elf known as Darley, she embarks on an epic quest through magical lands in a race against time.

Perfect for fans of Diana Wynne Jones, Abi Elphinstone and Dominique Valente, Amy Sparkes's latest series is bursting with imagination and fun.
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Imprint:   Walker Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 196mm,  Width: 128mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   160g
ISBN:   9781529525700
ISBN 10:   1529525705
Series:   Unchosen One
Pages:   240
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

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.

Reviews for The Unchosen One: The world needs a hero. She's not it! A funny and magical adventure for ages 8-10, from the author of THE HOUSE AT THE EDGE OF MAGIC

Awkward and accident prone, Tassie is determined to find the real Chosen One, and arm-twists her best friend Spin, a griffin, into accompanying her on her quest. But can this unlikely duo actually locate the real saviour in time? Touching, hilarious, and action packed, this one is likely to be a hit with the target group. * NetGalley Reviewer *


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