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Titles in This Set
Charmed Life
The Magicians of Caprona
Witch Week
The Lives of Christopher Chant
Mixed Magics
Conrad's Fate
The Pinhoe Egg
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780007967636
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Age Range: 9-14
Overview
Step into the magical Related Worlds with this complete seven-book Chrestomanci collection by beloved British fantasy author Diana Wynne Jones. Following the enchanters who oversee magic across parallel universes, this witty, inventive series has charmed generations of young readers. Presented in matching brand-new paperback editions, the set is ideal for newcomers discovering classic fantasy fiction and dedicated fans wanting a complete keepsake collection for their shelves at home or in the classroom.
About the Books
The Chrestomanci sequence follows the powerful enchanters known as Chrestomanci, government officials who regulate the use of magic across a web of parallel worlds. In Charmed Life, orphaned siblings Cat and Gwendolen are taken to Chrestomanci Castle, where hidden talents and rivalries soon surface. The Lives of Christopher Chant and Conrad's Fate explore the younger years of the enchanter himself, travelling between worlds and untangling family secrets. The Magicians of Caprona introduces a feuding pair of Italian spell-casting families whose rivalry threatens their city, while Witch Week takes readers to a boarding school where witchcraft is forbidden and suspicion runs high. Mixed Magics gathers four shorter linked stories that widen the Chrestomanci universe, and The Pinhoe Egg brings the series to a close with a mystery involving hidden creatures, family folklore, and a return to familiar faces at the Castle. Across all seven books, Jones combines sharp humour, inventive worldbuilding, and unpredictable plotting that rewards both new and repeat readers. Themes of identity, belonging, and responsible use of power run throughout, keeping the series a firm favourite for readers moving into longer fantasy fiction.
About the Author
Diana Wynne Jones (1934-2011) was a British author celebrated for her imaginative, humour-filled fantasy novels for children and young adults. Best known for the Chrestomanci series and Howl's Moving Castle, she received numerous honours during her career, including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and a World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement. Her inventive worldbuilding and sharp wit have influenced generations of fantasy writers, and her books remain widely read and studied in schools today.
Why You'll Love This Chrestomanci Collection
Witty, inventive, and endlessly re-readable, this complete seven-book set delivers a whole magical universe in matching paperbacks — perfect for new readers, longtime fans, and anyone building a classic fantasy library.
Please Note: Please note the ISBN shown is for the UK edition; cover artwork may vary slightly from the image shown.
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