A stunning collection of seven books by one of the most beloved, bestselling, and award-winning fantasy authors of all time. Filled with humor, magic, and imagination, this amazing collection includes books 1-7 of Diana Wynne Jones's most popular series, Chrestomanci.
CHARMED LIFE
Everyone says that Gwendolyn Chant is a talented witch with incredible powers, which is why she is especially pleased when she gets to live at Chrestomanci Castle. Her brother Eric (also known as Cat) isn't as pleased, as he has no talent for magic at all. However, life with the great wizard isn't exactly what they both expected, and sparks begin to fly!
THE MAGICIANS OF CAPRONA
The Duchy of Caprona is a place where music is magic, and spells are as clumsy as pasta. The magical business is controlled by two families – the Montanas and the Petrocchis – who are deadly rivals. So, when all the spells start to go wrong, they naturally blame each other. Chrestomanci suspects a black magic wizard, while others say it's a White Devil. Perhaps a different kind of magic is needed to save Caprona…
WITCH WEEK
SOMEONE IN THIS CLASS IS A WITCH. When a note, written with a common pen, appears in the worksheets corrected by Mr. Crossley, he becomes very upset. Because this is Larwood House, a school for orphaned witches where magic is absolutely forbidden. Yet, magic continues to break out everywhere – like measles! The last thing they need is a visit from the Administrative Inspector. If only Chrestomanci could come and sort out all these problems.
THE LIVES OF CHRISTOPHER CHANT
Discovering that he has nine lives and is destined to become the next 'Chrestomanci' isn't part of Christopher's plans for the future: he would much rather play cricket and wander through his secret dream worlds. But he soon realizes that fate is hard to avoid and that having more than the usual number of lives is quite inconvenient – especially when he loses them so easily! Then a malicious smuggler, known only as The Shadow, threatens the worlds' order and forces Christopher to take action…
MIXED MAGICS
A collection of magical stories, including: 'Warlock at the Wheel', 'Stealer of Souls', 'Carol Oneir’s Hundredth Dream', and 'The Sage of Theare'. Featuring a cast of old and new characters, and a beloved nine-lives wizard appearing in each story, Mixed Magics is a celebration of imagination.
CONRAD'S FATE
Conrad is young, kind-hearted, and apparently suffers from such bad luck that he has nothing to look forward to in the future but terrible things. Maybe he can change his circumstances – but, honestly, he is COMPLETELY SPIRALING. Conrad is disguised and sent to Stallery Mansion to infiltrate the magical organization that holds power over the entire city of Stallchester and uncover the identity of the one who is messing with his Fate so badly. Then he must eliminate this person. But could any plan really be that simple and straightforward? Of course not! Things start to get very strange for Conrad the moment he meets the boy named Christopher…
THE PINHOE EGG
Spells always have consequences, and it's Chrestomanci's job to make sure everything is safe and under control. Nevertheless, various secret magical abuses happen around the village near Chrestomanci Castle. And when Cat Chant finds the Pinhoe egg, chaos is only the beginning! A work of magic, anarchy, and laughter!
