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
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 one of my favourite childhood books.