About the Book and Author
When Amal and her family unexpectedly inherit the enchanted clifftop home, they can’t believe their luck. But their joy is short-lived when a mysterious couple arrives, claiming the house is theirs and giving Amal’s family just thirty days to pack up their stuff and leave before they demolish it completely.
The clock is ticking, and Amal is determined to save Hope House from destruction. How will she unravel the secrets of the house and its mysterious benefactor in time to save it?
Nadine Aisha Jassat is a poet, writer and creative practitioner. She is the author of poetry collection Let Me Tell You This (404 Ink), has been widely published in anthologies and literary magazines, and was named in Jackie Kay’s International Literature Showcase Selection of 10 Compelling writers of colour working in the UK. To find out more please visit her website.
She received a prestigious New Writers Award from the Scottish Book Trust, and was shortlisted for the UK’s largest poetry prize, the Edwin Morgan Poetry Award, and for a Herald Scotland Outstanding Literature award. She has performed her work and taught creative writing both nationally and internationally. The Stories Grandma Forget (and how I found them) was her debut novel written in verse.
Book Review
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries and puzzles and who is ready for an action packed adventure filled with twists and turns!
I remember reading and really liking another book by Nadine Aisha Jassat (The Hidden Story of Estie Noor) so I was very excited to be reviewing a new book by her.
When I read the title, I felt a cloud of suspense forming in my mind and wondering how could there be a house at the edge of the world. I literally could not wait to read it and find out what it was all about!
I think the front cover is very vibrant and I like the colour combinations. I love the way the two characters on the front cover have such different expressions on their faces; one is looking adventurous and one is looking like what is happening!
I like the way you can turn the book upside down to see the mysterious house which adds to suspense of the story. The story starts off with Amal and her family getting a mysterious letter that they have to move into Hope house. Amal and her sister Sara were sad about moving and leaving their family business. The new house is mysterious and creaky! I think it is the kind of house I would definitely like to visit.
My favourite part was when Amal and her family heard a mysterious noise and were very frighted until they realised it was only a goat! I was clinging on to the edge of my seat when Victoria told Amal and her family that it wasn’t their house and it was hers because she had got a letter too. What were they going to do? …
My favourite character is definitely Amal because she is brave and adventurous just like me. Her sister Sara reminds me of a typical teenager!
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries and puzzles and who is ready for an action packed adventure filled with twists and turns!
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Reviewer Profile
- Name: Emaan
- Age: 10 years
- Likes: swimming, crafts, and fun fairs
- Dislikes: bananas and spiders
- Favourite Book: The Secret Seven by Enid Blyton
- Favourite Film: The Bad Guys
- Favourite Song: We Don't Talk About Bruno (from Encanto)
