- Fantasy
- The Unchosen One collection
- Ages 8–11
The Unchosen One
Part of the collectionThe Unchosen One→A brisk, accessible fantasy series that turns the prophecy inside out: a girl named the Chosen One sets off with a griffin to find someone else to do the job.
- Books1
- Arcs1
- Span2026
- StatusOngoing
The series
At a glance.
The Unchosen One is a funny, magical fantasy-adventure series from Amy Sparkes, author of The House at the Edge of Magic. Tassie has been raised in the Citadel, carefully shielded from danger and adventure, so when she is declared the Chosen One destined to save the day, she is convinced destiny has made a mistake — and her solution is to find a replacement before her fate catches up with her. With her best friend, a griffin called Spin, she journeys through magical lands full of dragons, elves, orcs and comic mishaps. Brisk, accessible and irreverent, the series turns the prophecy quest inside out, softening its adventure structure with plenty of humour, heart and pace to carry younger readers onward.
A brisk, accessible fantasy series that turns the prophecy inside out: a girl named the Chosen One sets off with a griffin to find someone else to do the job.
Primary themes
Overall tone
- Funny
- Adventurous
- Exciting
- Whimsical
A new series opening with the first book; read in publication order.
One arc
The shape of the series.
- IStandalone collection arcBook 1 · 2026Low sensitivity
Tassie's quest to un-choose herself
Named the Chosen One by mistake, Tassie sets off with a griffin to find a replacement hero.
The series opens with Tassie, raised safely inside the Citadel, being declared the Chosen One by the Wisest of the Wise Witches — a role she is certain belongs to someone else. Rather than embrace her destiny, she resolves to find a replacement before fate catches up with her, and sets off with her best friend, a griffin called Spin, through magical lands full of dragons, elves, orcs and comic mishaps. The humour and pace do the heavy lifting: the quest structure is softened with jokes, magical chaos and a likeable, reluctant heroine. Low in sensitivity and high in fun, it is a strong, series-energised opener for readers who enjoy prophecies turned upside down.
Fit check
Right for your reader?
Where the series lands by age
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- Best fit · 8–11
- Read aloud · 8–11
- Independent · 8–12
Reluctant-reader friendliness
High
Read-aloud quality
Strong
Adult crossover
High
Grows with the reader
Not especially
Sensitivity envelope
Low overall, and consistent.
Where it sits
In conversation with other series.
Similar in feel
Different shelves, same wavelength.
- The House at the Edge of Magic →
- The Unmorrow Curse →
About the author