Amy Sparkes (author of The House at the Edge of Magic) picks out five recommended children’s books featuring magical houses.
C. S. Lewis
& Pauline Baynes
Chapter book
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm, pick up the full series.
I love the house of Professor Digory Kirke, that the children arrive at after being evacuated from London. One of my favourite quotes in the book is where the Professor says: “I should warn you that this is a very strange house and even I know very little about it.” I adore the fact that the Professor admits there is so much he doesn’t know. So much left to explore. The idea that undiscovered magic is on your doorstep, or possibly even in your bedroom, is wonderful. This remains a favourite childhood book and a true class for children in KS2.