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The Unchosen One by Amy Sparkes

The Unchosen One by Amy Sparkes is a funny middle-grade fantasy adventure about Tassie, who is named the Chosen One but would rather find someone else for the role. With her griffin friend Spin, she sets off through magical lands on a quest involving dragons, elves and orcs.

At a glance

First book in a fantasy adventure series by Amy Sparkes, author of The House at the Edge of Magic.
Tassie tries to escape her Chosen One destiny and find a replacement, travelling with her griffin friend Spin.
The listing describes a humorous, fast-paced story with magical creatures and a race against time.

Price

£6.12Save 23%

Reference price: ~~£7.99~~

Price checked: 13 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A clear reluctant-hero premise gives the story a distinctive starting point for young fantasy readers.
The quest pairs friendship and magical adventure with comic elements, including dragons, elves and orcs.
At 240 pages, it offers a substantial chapter-book-length story.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Walker Books
Publication date	7 May 2026
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	240 pages
ISBN-10	1529525705
ISBN-13	978-1529525700

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	160 g
Dimensions	12.8 x 2 x 19.6 cm

Reading information
Reading age	8 - 12 years

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers around 8–12 who enjoy funny fantasy quests and magical creatures.
Fans of Amy Sparkes or stories about unlikely heroes and friendship.

Less suited to

Readers seeking non-fiction, realistic contemporary fiction or a story without fantasy creatures.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 17 ratings

5 stars72%72%
4 stars18%18%
3 stars10%10%
2 stars0%0%
1 star0%0%

Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the top category and some in the middle category. This offers a cautiously encouraging signal, but the small rating sample and lack of written feedback do not establish what readers liked or disliked. The story's comic fantasy premise may be relevant to young readers who enjoy quests and magical companions.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Unchosen One about?

Tassie is declared the Chosen One, but doubts the prophecy and sets out with her griffin friend Spin to find someone else to take the role.

What age is the book listed for?

The product title describes it as an adventure for ages 8–10, while the book details list a reading age of 8–12 years. Check which age guidance best suits the reader.

Is this the first book in a series?

Yes. The listing describes it as the first book in a new fantasy adventure series.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 240 pages.