{"title":"Chrestomanci","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"chrestomanci-series-7-books-collection-set-diana-wynne-jones-paperback","title":"Chrestomanci Series 7 Books Collection Set by Diana Wynne Jones - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Lives of Christopher Chant\u003cbr\u003e\nConrad's Fate\u003cbr\u003e\nCharmed Life\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Magicians of Caprona\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Pinhoe Egg\u003cbr\u003e\nWitch Week\u003cbr\u003e\nMixed Magics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Harper Collins\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 9-14 (Grades 4-9)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis complete Chrestomanci set gathers seven books by beloved British fantasy author Diana Wynne Jones into one paperback collection. Set across a web of parallel worlds where magic is woven into everyday life, the series follows young witches and warlocks who fall under the watchful eye of Chrestomanci, the powerful enchanter charged with keeping magic in check. Each book stands alone as a complete adventure, yet together they build a richly imagined, inventive universe full of humor, heart, and clever plotting. Perfect for young fantasy readers and their families, this collection is a wonderful introduction to a celebrated storyteller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross these seven volumes, Diana Wynne Jones builds a dazzling, interconnected fantasy world where magic quietly shapes schools, households, feuding families, and entire alternate versions of England and Italy. At the center stands Chrestomanci, the government-appointed enchanter tasked with overseeing the use of magic, whose various homes and eras give the series its shifting settings and rotating cast of young protagonists. Readers meet orphaned siblings navigating a grand country house, a boy discovering he holds nine lives and a destiny far greater than he imagined, feuding spell-casting families in a magical Italy, and students at a boarding school investigating forbidden witchcraft from within. The books can be read in any order, since each was written as a self-contained story, though following them chronologically reveals a satisfying web of recurring characters, locations, and magical rules that reward attentive readers. Jones is known for blending wit, warmth, and genuinely inventive world-building, and this collection showcases that gift across a wide range of tones, from cozy domestic mystery to swashbuckling adventure. The inclusion of Mixed Magics, a set of four shorter stories, rounds out the world with quick, playful glimpses of characters old and new. Whether enjoyed as a first fantasy series for a confident young reader or revisited by adults who grew up with these books, the collection offers a consistently imaginative reading experience that has kept fans returning to Chrestomanci's world for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 7-book paperback collection from a celebrated fantasy series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach book stands alone, making it easy to dip in at any point in the series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInventive, humor-filled world-building perfect for growing fantasy fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for building a home library or classroom reading corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, ready to read straight out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Lives of Christopher Chant — A prequel following young Christopher Chant as he discovers his nine lives and his destiny to become the next Chrestomanci.\u003cbr\u003e\nConrad's Fate — Conrad Tesdinic goes undercover as a servant in a grand house to correct a dangerous disturbance in probability, crossing paths with a young Christopher Chant.\u003cbr\u003e\nCharmed Life — Orphaned siblings Cat and Gwendolen Chant are taken in by the enigmatic Chrestomanci after Gwendolen's reckless magic causes serious trouble.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Magicians of Caprona — Two feuding families of spell-casters in an alternate Italy must set aside their rivalry to face a hidden common enemy.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Pinhoe Egg — Marianne Pinhoe and Cat Chant uncover a hidden magical creature and a long-buried family secret in the English countryside.\u003cbr\u003e\nWitch Week — Students at a boarding school for witch-orphans face investigation after someone starts secretly practicing forbidden magic.\u003cbr\u003e\nMixed Magics — Four shorter stories offer playful, inventive glimpses into the wider Chrestomanci universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiana Wynne Jones (1934-2011) was an acclaimed British author of fantasy novels for children and young adults. Educated at Oxford, where she attended lectures by both J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, she went on to write over forty books celebrated for their wit, imagination, and inventive plotting. Best known for the Chrestomanci series and Howl's Moving Castle, later adapted into an acclaimed animated film, Jones earned a devoted international readership and is widely regarded as one of the most influential fantasy writers of her generation, admired by both young readers and fellow authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith seven complete adventures in one paperback set, this collection is a fantastic gift for birthdays, holidays, or building a home library. Fans of Harry Potter and Howl's Moving Castle will love the inventive magic, likable characters, and gentle humor. A perfect stocking stuffer, summer reading pick, or classroom library addition for young fantasy lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diana Wynne Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57173473296758,"sku":"PLD4306","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/chrestomanci-series-diana-wynne-jones-paperback.jpg?v=1785862061"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/chrestomanci.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}