The House at the End of the Sea
by Victoria M. Adams
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Pub Date 2 May 2024 | Archive Date 7 May 2024
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Description
Saffi doesn't want her new life, living with her dad, little brother and old-fashioned grandparents in their B&B by the sea. She is grieving for her mum and longs for things to go back to normal.
But this new home is anything but normal: the walls change colour, a face appears in the mirror, and the pantry is suddenly filled with fancy food. When a party of extraordinary visitors arrive at midnight, Saffi begins to realise that her family has a dark, magical secret. It will take all her bravery to discover the truth and find a way into another world...
Cover art by Sharon King-Chai
Advance Praise
'A delightfully eerie mystery that explores complicated family histories. A twisty tale of fairy folklore and what it means to stand betwixt and between' Skye McKenna
'Majestic, in the tradition of Garner and Cooper. A debut with real magic in its pages' Sinéad O'Hart
'What a gorgeous story! The setting felt inventive, while leaning into traditional folktales. The family dynamic was complex and nuanced, but totally sympathetically done. I was gripped by the story and characters and raced through the final chapters. A brilliant book for young readers' Elen Caldecott
'Set in a quiet English seaside town, this warm fantasy rises like a wave, with grief, family, and colonialism as backdrops to dangerous bargains with magic. Starring a brave girl trying to both discover the truth and protect her younger brother, this delightful contemporary take on fairy legends also poses questions of how to recognize - and atone for - a troubled past' Diane Magras
'The House at the End of the Sea has it all: characters to cheer for, worldbuilding that weaves together the fantastical and the everyday, and magic that is curious, double-edged, and fraught with consequence. Definitely a story that kept me reading! - Gemmell Award-winning author of The Wall of Night series' Helen Lowe
'Beautifully written. A magical journey into the complexities of friendship, family, and place - where all too often, things are more than they seem. A modern classic' Stephanie Campisi
Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781839134234 |
PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
A delightful story of how kind and loving Saffi saves her family from a blessing / curse brought about by her greedy ancestor. Alongside her new found friend Birdy , she bravely and cleverly pits her wits against a fairy Queen to free her family. The whole family enjoyed this book. Tackles grief in a sensitive way.