Charmed Life
'Why are you so happy?' Cat asked Gwendolen. 'Because he was touched at our orphaned state.' said Gwendolen. 'He's going to adopt us. My fortune is made!' Everyone says that Gwendolen Chant us a gifted witch with astonishing powers, so it suits her enormously when she is taken to live at...
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'Why are you so happy?' Cat asked Gwendolen.
'Because he was touched at our orphaned state.' said Gwendolen. 'He's going to adopt us. My fortune is made!'
Everyone says that Gwendolen Chant us a gifted witch with astonishing powers, so it suits her enormously when she is taken to live at Chrestomanci Castle. Her brother (better known as Cat) is not so keen, for he has no talent for magic at all.
However, life with Chrestomanci and his family isn't what either of them expects. Worst of all, magic is completely forbidden outside of lessons! Gwendolen is furious and sets out to get herself noticed - with explosive results!
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780007124077 (0007124074)
Publish date: December 3rd 2001
Publisher: Collins
Pages no: 272
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Young Adult,
Magic,
Childrens,
Adventure,
Science Fiction Fantasy,
European Literature,
British Literature,
Juvenile,
Middle Grade,
Young Adult Fantasy
Series: Chrestomanci (#1)
I have always absolutely loved how Diana Wynne Jones portrays magic in her works. Loved it. It's whimsical, charming - fairy tale-esque in its wonderful, simple absurdity. Howl's Moving Castle is not only one of my favourite comfort reads, but the Ghibli adaption is one of my favourite movies (despi...
Good heavens, did I enjoy this. One of THE most aggravating baddies I've ever encountered, a plucky young anti-heroine, and Cat. Who wouldn't feel sorry for Cat? This is, more than anything, the story of how Cat decides to reclaim his power - literally - and be in charge of his own life. It's a gran...
This was actually a re-read. Does it count as a re-read if the first time you read it, it was back in grade school? I guess it does. So 20+ years later, here I am again. I distinctly remember certain scenes were totally like woah to my young brain. And even though I hadn't read the book in ...
Elegant and charming. Cuffed at 4 stars because it didn't quite surpass Howl's for me. Absolutely loved it though. Looking forward to the rest.
The reason I love Diana Wynne Jones' books is that her story always came up with an innovative ideas in fantasy novels. From basic setting storyline to plot twists, alls are creative and enjoyable to read. Her story never progressed in the fixed formula of fantasy. All of that above I was experience...
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