Chrestomanci Series 7 Books Collection Set by Diana Wynne Jones - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Lives of Christopher Chant
Conrad's Fate
Charmed Life
The Magicians of Caprona
The Pinhoe Egg
Witch Week
Mixed Magics

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Collins
Age Range: Ages 9-14 (Grades 4-9)

Overview
This 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.

About the Books
Across 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.

Key Benefits

• Complete 7-book paperback collection from a celebrated fantasy series
• Each book stands alone, making it easy to dip in at any point in the series
• Inventive, humor-filled world-building perfect for growing fantasy fans
• A great gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading
• Ideal for building a home library or classroom reading corner
• Brand new condition, ready to read straight out of the box

Book-by-Book Guide
The Lives of Christopher Chant — A prequel following young Christopher Chant as he discovers his nine lives and his destiny to become the next Chrestomanci.
Conrad'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.
Charmed Life — Orphaned siblings Cat and Gwendolen Chant are taken in by the enigmatic Chrestomanci after Gwendolen's reckless magic causes serious trouble.
The Magicians of Caprona — Two feuding families of spell-casters in an alternate Italy must set aside their rivalry to face a hidden common enemy.
The Pinhoe Egg — Marianne Pinhoe and Cat Chant uncover a hidden magical creature and a long-buried family secret in the English countryside.
Witch Week — Students at a boarding school for witch-orphans face investigation after someone starts secretly practicing forbidden magic.
Mixed Magics — Four shorter stories offer playful, inventive glimpses into the wider Chrestomanci universe.

About the Author
Diana 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.

Why You'll Love This Collection
With 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.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.