Product guide

The Tower at the End of Time – The House at the Edge of Magic, Book 2

The Tower at the End of Time is the second book in Amy Sparkes's The House at the Edge of Magic middle-grade fantasy series. Nine and her friends travel to the Wizarding Hopscotch Championships, where a hiccuping magical house and a mysterious tower set up a lively adventure for young fantasy readers.

At a glance

Second instalment in The House at the Edge of Magic series.
The plot takes Nine and her friends to the Wizarding Hopscotch Championships and the Tower at the End of Time.
The listing frames it as a humorous, magical adventure for middle-grade readers.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Continues an established series with returning characters and a new journey.
Its 272-page length offers a substantial chapter-book read for children moving through middle-grade fiction.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	Walker Books
Publication date	6 Jan. 2022
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	272 pages
ISBN-10	1406395323
ISBN-13	978-1406395327

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	246 g
Dimensions	12.9 x 1.9 x 19.8 cm

Reading guidance
Reading age listed	8 - 10 years, from customers

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The age range in the title is 8–10, while the product details describe that range as customer-derived. Treat it as guidance rather than a firm reading-level guarantee. As book two, it may make more sense after the series opener.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Young readers who enjoy humorous fantasy, magical settings and quirky characters.
Readers who have already started The House at the Edge of Magic series.
Adults choosing a fantasy chapter book for a child around the listed age range.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a standalone story with no preceding series instalment.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 511 ratings

5 stars83%83%
4 stars15%15%
3 stars2%2%
2 stars0%0%
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Customer feedback describes the book as enjoyable and highlights its adventure, drama, age suitability and imaginative characters. That response may appeal to readers seeking a lively fantasy story, while the suggested age range should still be matched to the individual child's reading preferences. The overall rating distribution is strongly positive, but ratings alone do not establish which particular story elements readers preferred.

Positive themes

Customers describe the story as enjoyable and adventurous.
Feedback highlights age suitability and imaginative characters.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the first book in the series?

No. It is identified as the second book in The House at the Edge of Magic series. Starting with the first book may help readers follow the characters and story.

What age is the book aimed at?

The title suggests ages 8–10. The product details say this range is from customers, so it is best treated as a guide rather than a strict reading-level assessment.

What is the story about?

Nine and her friends travel to the Wizarding Hopscotch Championships. Their magical house hiccups as it moves between worlds, and the group encounters the Tower at the End of Time.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 272 pages.