Charmed Life (The Chrestomanci Series, Book 1)

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"One of the wittiest, sharpest children’s fantasies ever written" – Katherine Rundell Glorious new rejacket of a Diana Wynne Jones classic award-winning favourite, featuring Chrest omanci – now a book with extra bits!Everybody says that Gwendolyn Chant is a gifted witch with astonishing powers, so it suits her enormously when she is taken to live in Chrestomanci Castle. Her brother Eric (better known as Cat) is not so keen, for he has no talent for magic at all.However, life with the great enchanter is not what either of them expects and sparks begin to fly!In this bestselling book, the award-winning author, Diana Wynne Jones, takes us on a supernatural journey through the lives of the Chant siblings. The fantasy genre is beautifully intertwined with elements of the occult, making it a top pick for juvenile readers.For fans of Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Terry Pratchett (Dragons at Crumbling Castle), Susan Cooper (King Of Shadows), Robin Stevens (Death Sets Sail), and Cressida Cowell (How To Train Your Dragon). Show more