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Original Title:	Charmed Life
ISBN:	000710653X (ISBN13: 9780007106530)
Edition Language:	English
Series:	Chrestomanci #1
Characters:	Eric Chant, Chrestomanci, Christopher Chant, Gwendolen Chant, Janet Chant
Literary Awards:	Guardian Children's Fiction Prize (1978), Zilveren Griffel (1981), Preis der Leseratten des ZDF (1979)

Charmed Life (Chrestomanci #1)

Diana Wynne Jones

Paperback | Pages: 252 pages

Rating: 3.97 | 28853 Users | 1163 Reviews

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Title	:	Charmed Life (Chrestomanci #1)
Author	:	Diana Wynne Jones
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 252 pages
Published	:	2000 by HarperCollins Children's Books (first published 1977)
Categories	:	Fantasy. Young Adult. Fiction. Childrens. Magic. Middle Grade

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I've just finished reading this to my daughter Celyn (11, too disabled to read for herself). It's a fun story of Cat and his witchy sister Gwendolin living in a world that's almost ours but where witches and wizards exist and are well-known. Like an enormous wedge of literature it's one of those adventures that would be over really quite quickly and with very little fun if the man (or woman) at the top just sat down and told everyone what was going on. Dumbledore could probably have reduced the Harry Potter series from seven long books to three short ones if he just told Harry things he knew that Harry needed to know. But let's not dwell on that. At first glance it's quite a light-hearted tale centred around the true motivation of the eponymous Chrestomanci, a very dapper master-wizard who takes the siblings into his castle and family. It's written with Diana Wynne Jones' customary skill, energy, and imagination, and very enjoyable. As things develop elements of the story takes a surprisingly dark tone, but the best children's books always carry an edge, and this edge serves to add interest in the finale! Those seeking a 'magic-system' will be disappointed. DWJ's magic is magic and she doesn't share the rulebook in any of the four novels we've read so far. But that's how I like it and I've no complaints. I've ordered book 2 on the strength of this one, so that's my recommendation right there. Join my 3-emails-a-year newsletter #prizes .....

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I really enjoyed this - a great fun read. I look forward to carrying on with the series.

A solid classic. The beginning of every Diana Wynn Jones book Ive read so far has always been so great, grounded in daily magical life, and this one shines most at the start. She makes getting to know the little routines of the characters in their towns into a riveting read.I see the Harry Potter paralells but theyre very different stories and worlds. Overall I didnt love this like I wanted to, but Ill go back for the next book. This one set up an interesting world, and the characters are all

Once again, Diana Wynne Jones did not disappoint.Gwendolen has to be one of the most cruel, ruthless, self-serving, self-important villains I've ever encountered!The world is magical, the writing is good and the main character, Scaredy Cat, endearing. Too bad that everything could have been solved, young girls would not have been uprooted from their lives and family, and lives could not have been lost from the very beginning, if only the characters had communicated with each other. sigh

I am intensely jealous of DWJ's ability to weave such subtle hints throughout her impeccably crafted plots, of her wit, of her brilliant talent for creating unique and interesting magic, and of course her unforgettable characters. I GOTTA GO READ ALL THE OTHERS NOW!!!!

Stories of learning magic have become commonplace these days: I've even heard Diana Wynne Jones dismissed unfairly as a ripoff of JK Rowling when Diana Wynne Jones came first. There's nothing commonplace about Charmed Life: this is a fantastic story about a boy, Cat, who lives with a very ambitious witch sister after their parents drown. He goes to live with an impressively powerful man, Chrestomanci, and becomes involved in a strange political war between those who want to use magic without

A couple of things struck me on this re-reading. It hit me anew just how unflinching Jones is about Gwendolen - (view spoiler)[there is no redemption of her character and she is allowed to choose her own fate. We are supposed, I think, to assume she is just a 'bad apple' and Jones doesn't attempt to explore what may have caused this. (hide spoiler)]. She is unflinching about a lot of things that I think might be avoided in children's books today. At the same time, there is some compassion

Charmed Life is the first book of the series and I am hooked. The story of Cat and his magical sister, Gwendolyn, was thoroughly enchanting. After the death of their parents, they are both taken in by the enigmatic Chrestomanci and are educated with his own children. Gwendolyn is quite powerful and feels she is not being taught to use her abilities well enough and hatches one mischievous plan after another with Cat dragged along each time. It had plenty of twists, turns, and revelations along