The House at the End of the Sea

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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

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...


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

'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...


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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.

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