Mixed Magics (Chrestomanci) [Paperback]

Diana Wynne Jones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2, 2000 | Series: Chrestomanci (Book 5)

Glorious rejacket of the story collection set in the worlds of Chrestomanci. The stories featured in this collection are: Warlock at the Wheel Stealer of Souls Carol Oneir's Hundredth Dream The Sage of Theare Everybody's favourite nine-lifed enchanter makes a guest appearance in each tale. Plus man favourites from theChrestomanci novels - and a cast of thousands! With illustrations by Tim Stevens.

Editorial Reviews

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"!Her hallmarks include laugh-aloud humour, plenty of magic and imaginative array of alternate worlds. Yet, at the same time, a great seriousness is present in all of her novels, a sense of urgency that links Jones's most outrageous plots to her readers' hopes and fears!" Publishers Weekly "Truly magical -- guaranteed to leave you gasping -- even hotter than Potter" The Bookseller "Diana Wynne Jones could teach Stephen King and JK Rowling a thing or two ! [she] has a skill for inserting just the right amount of detail in her written words, leaving you satiated but not stuffed." SFX

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. In November 2007 she was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the World Fantasy Association. She is married with three sons, and lives in Bristol with her husband.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins Childs; Reissue edition (October 2, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0006755291
• ISBN-13: 978-0006755296
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #300,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Escape into Fantasy, February 16, 2012

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This review is from: Mixed Magics (The Chronicles of Chrestomanci) (Kindle Edition)

Mixed Magics is a book of four short stories related to thee Chrestomanci series by Diana Wynne Jones. The stories take you back into the Twelve Related Worlds to visit with some of our favorite characters, including Chrestomanci, himself. I love the writing style and creativity in all of Diana Wynne Jones' books because when I'm done reading them I feel like I've just returned from a vacation in another world.