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Titles in This Set:
Cart and Cwidder (Book 1)
Drowned Ammet (Book 2)
The Spellcoats (Book 3)
The Crown of Dalemark (Book 4)
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780008721756
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Age Range: 9-11 years
Overview
Step into Dalemark, a land divided for centuries by warring earldoms of the North and South, in this complete four-book paperback collection from beloved fantasy author Diana Wynne Jones. Following four extraordinary young people across generations, the quartet weaves music, magic, rebellion and ancient gods into one sweeping saga. Perfect for fans of epic, character-driven fantasy, this set brings together Cart and Cwidder, Drowned Ammet, The Spellcoats and The Crown of Dalemark in their original publication order, offering young readers a rich, immersive world to lose themselves in.
About the Books
In Cart and Cwidder, twelve-year-old Moril inherits his father's ancient cwidder, a musical instrument with mysterious magical power, after tragedy strikes his travelling family on the road. In Drowned Ammet, Mitt, a boy from the slums of Holand, joins freedom fighters plotting against a tyrannical earl, only to find himself alone at sea after a failed assassination attempt, accompanied by the strange straw figure of a Dalemark demigod. The Spellcoats travels back to Dalemark's prehistory, following weaver Tanaqui and her siblings as floods drive them from their village and draw them into a battle against a powerful mage. Finally, The Crown of Dalemark unites Mitt, Moril and time-displaced Maewen as they race to reunite the fractured land using the legendary ring, sword and cup of the Adon. Each book stands alone with its own protagonist and voice, yet together they build a richly detailed mythology of gods, magic and rebellion that rewards readers who follow the whole quartet from beginning to end.
- Complete four-book paperback set in original publication order
- Epic, interconnected fantasy world with four distinct young protagonists
- From an award-winning, internationally celebrated fantasy author
- Ideal for confident readers aged 9-11 and fans of immersive quest fantasy
- Great value gift set for birthdays, Christmas or World Book Day
- Brand new condition with fast, free UK delivery
About the Author
Diana Wynne Jones was an acclaimed British author who wrote more than forty books of fantasy for young readers across a four-decade career. Known for magical multiple universes, witches, wizards and a distinctive sense of humour, her novels earned major honours including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize for Charmed Life and a Carnegie Medal nomination for Dogsbody. Her best-selling Howl's Moving Castle was adapted into an acclaimed animated film by Studio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki in 2004, and her books have been translated into more than twenty languages worldwide.
Why You'll Love This Set
A gripping, atmospheric fantasy saga told through four unforgettable young heroes, this collection is perfect for readers ready to move beyond simple adventures into a fully realised, mythic world of magic, music and rebellion.
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