The Lives of Christopher Chant (The Chrestomanci) [Import] [Hardcover]

Diana Wynne Jones (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Collins; New Ed edition (May 2, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0001857320
• ISBN-13: 978-0001857322
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,074,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Diana Wynne Jones spent her childhood in Essex and has been writing fantasy novels for children since 1973. With her unique combination of magic, humour and imagination, she has been enthralling children and adults with her work ever since. She won the Guardian Award in 1977 with Charmed Life, was runner-up for the Children's Book Award in 1981, and was twice runner-up for the Carnegie Medal. She is married with three sons, and lives in Bristol with her husband.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Harry Potter can't forget C. Chant. Neither should you., November 26, 1999

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This review is from: The Lives of Christopher Chant (A Chrestomanci Book) (Mass Market Paperback)

Diana Wynne Jones wrote the archetype that the Harry Potter series seems to be derived from in every aspect. These are funnier, constructed more carefully, and slightly more challenging. Though I haven't read these books in a while, they are the perfect foundation for cultivating a dry British wit in any 10-15 year old.

I would recommend all of DW Jones' books, but this series, Tale of Time City, and Witch week are probably her best.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This was a fascinating book., March 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Lives of Christopher Chant (A Chrestomanci Book) (Mass Market Paperback)

The Lives of Christopher Chant is the first book I read by Diana Wynne Jones. After a few chapters, I couldn't put it down. It inspired me to read her other books.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still my favourite Jones novel, November 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Lives of Christopher Chant (A Chrestomanci Book) (Mass Market Paperback)

This was the first of the Chrestomanci books I read, and it's still my favorite. Everything about it -- from the fantastic worlds that Christopher explores, to the final battle with The Wraith -- I don't know. It just sums up everything I like about Jones' books. ps. why does the cover art of this edition show Christopher as blond and the Chrestomanci as black haired? Was this early art for Charmed Life or did the artist not read the book?