Middle Grade Book-A-Week Club: The House at the End of Magic

 📖 Chapters: 1-6 

🎯 Focus: Introducing Nine, the mysterious house, and the world of magic

🗣️ Discussion Topics:
What kind of life does Nine have at the start of the story?
What would you do if you found a house that appeared out of nowhere?

How does the author build mystery and suspense?

🎨 Creative Activity: Design a magical key—what would it open, and how would it work?

📝 Reflection Question: If you could step into a hidden world, where would you want it to lead? 

 📖 Chapters: 7-13 

🎯 Focus: Nine’s discoveries, magical challenges, and new allies

🗣️ Discussion Topics:
How does Nine change after entering the house?
What makes a good friend? How do friendships help or challenge Nine?

The role of magic—who controls it, and what are its dangers?

🎨 Creative Activity: Invent a magical object that could help Nine on her journey

📝 Reflection Question: If you could have one magical ability, what would it be and why? 

 📖 Chapters: 14-19

🎯 Focus: Rising tension, Nine’s toughest decisions, and uncovering hidden truths

🗣️ Discussion Topics:
Nine’s biggest challenges—what has helped her grow?
What is the book saying about power and responsibility?
How would you feel if you were in Nine’s shoes?

🎨 Creative Activity: Debate! Should magic be used freely or only by a few?

📝 Reflection Question: What makes someone truly brave? How does Nine show courage? 

 📖 Chapters: 20-26
🎯 Focus: The final confrontation, Nine’s choices, and the meaning of home

🗣️ Discussion Topics:
The most surprising twists—what did you expect, and what shocked you?
How has Nine changed from the start of the story?
What is the book’s message about belonging and finding your place?

🎨 Creative Activity: Write an epilogue—what happens to Nine after the book ends?

📝 Reflection Question: What was your biggest takeaway from The House at the End of Magic?