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Xanth: The Quest for Magic (A Spell for Chameleon; The Source of Magic; Castle Roogna) [Paperback]

Piers Anthony (Author)
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October 29, 2002
Twenty-five years ago, Piers Anthony fascinated us with the creation of Xanth–a wondrous land where magic rules supreme. Since then, the dazzling world of Xanth has delighted millions of readers. Now, here are the first three novels of this classic series to enthrall a whole new generation. . . .

A SPELL FOR CHAMELEON
Winner of the British Fantasy Award for Best Novel of the Year
Though every citizen of Xanth has a special spell only he or she can cast, Bink of North Village has no magic. But the Good Magician Humphrey and Beauregard the genie insist that Bink indeed is capable of enchantment– magic more powerful than the King himself, or even the evil magician Trent. Now if only Bink can find his magic . . . before he is forced into exile.

THE SOURCE OF MAGIC
Curious about the source of Xanth’s magic, the King sends Bink on a daring quest for truth. From the beginning, Bink and his companions are harried by an unseen creature determined to thwart them. But when some allies become enemies, it will take all Bink’s ingenuity and luck to prevail on his mission, which takes an unexpectedly defiant turn.

CASTLE ROOGNA
Millie had been a ghost for eight hundred years. But now, restored by the magic of Xanth, she is again a beautiful living woman. She can have any man she desires . . . except one: Jonathan the zombie. To help Millie, young Magician Dor embarks on a journey for the elixir that will restore Jonathan to full life–an adventure that will take him to the past, where his intentions are thwarted by a surprising encounter.

Discover a magical world of dazzling imagination!


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Twenty-five years ago, Piers Anthony fascinated us with the creation of Xanth?a wondrous land where magic rules supreme. Since then, the dazzling world of Xanth has delighted millions of readers. Now, here are the first three novels of this classic series to enthrall a whole new generation. . . .

A SPELL FOR CHAMELEON
Winner of the British Fantasy Award for Best Novel of the Year
Though every citizen of Xanth has a special spell only he or she can cast, Bink of North Village has no magic. But the Good Magician Humphrey and Beauregard the genie insist that Bink indeed is capable of enchantment? magic more powerful than the King himself, or even the evil magician Trent. Now if only Bink can find his magic . . . before he is forced into exile.

THE SOURCE OF MAGIC
Curious about the source of Xanth?s magic, the King sends Bink on a daring quest for truth. From the beginning, Bink and his companions are harried by an unseen creature determined to thwart them. But when some allies become enemies, it will take all Bink?s ingenuity and luck to prevail on his mission, which takes an unexpectedly defiant turn.

CASTLE ROOGNA
Millie had been a ghost for eight hundred years. But now, restored by the magic of Xanth, she is again a beautiful living woman. She can have any man she desires . . . except one: Jonathan the zombie. To help Millie, young Magician Dor embarks on a journey for the elixir that will restore Jonathan to full life?an adventure that will take him to the past, where his intentions are thwarted by a surprising encounter.

Discover a magical world of dazzling imagination!

Product Details

  • Paperback: 784 pages
  • Publisher: Del Rey (October 29, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 034545328X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345453280
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #851,168 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Trilogy to Begin With., May 14, 2003
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This review is from: Xanth: The Quest for Magic (A Spell for Chameleon; The Source of Magic; Castle Roogna) (Paperback)
This book is a compilation of the first three books of the Xanth series. It is great for people who want to get started on a series, but don't have the patience to stop the story long enough to buy the next book. With the first three in hand, you can easily immerse yourself in this magical world without setting foot in a bookstore.

Xanth is a land where everyone has a magical talent. The first book tells of a quest where a young man named Bink searches for his talent before he is exiled to Mundania, where magic does not exist. Clever puns and witty dialogue make up for the slightly sexist themes. A great read.

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jumper chittered, harpy forces, spider chittered, zombie ogre, magic talent, lady griffin, new zombies, lady centaur, magic hoop, harpy screeched, goblin band, healing elixir, forget spell, hostile magic, needle cactus, goblin horde, zombie army, tapestry world, goblin army, spell doctor, old gnome, monster spider, brain coral, more goblins, tangle tree
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Zombie Master, Castle Roogna, King Roogna, King Trent, North Village, Magician Murphy, Piers Anthony, Sorceress Iris, Magician Trent, Justin Tree, Fourth Wave, Queen Iris, Lookout Rock, Demon Xanth, King of Xanth, Magician Dor, Chester Centaur, First Wave, Goblin King, Prince Harold, Storm King, Random House, The Ballantine Publishing Group, Golden Age, Heavenly Helen Harpy
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