Charmed Life
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable , ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: The DJ appears to be in good condition with no immediately obvious major chipping visible. The boards are bound in plain dark navy/grey cloth. The spine lettering reads "Charmed Life / Jones" with the Macmillan "M" device at the foot. Boards appear clean and square. There is glue residue/staining on the pastedown, a small circular sticker, and what appears to be tape residue on the endpaper. The front endpaper flap (DJ flap) shows the ISBN 0 333 21426 9 and original price of £2.95 net. Red circles on the image highlight areas of concern: tape residue, adhesion, and corner/edge wear. The text block appears cream/yellowed.
A beloved classic of children's fantasy literature, Charmed Life chronicles the story of Cat Chant, a seemingly talentless boy who is swept into the grand and bewildering world of Chrestomanci Castle after his gifted sister Gwendolen manipulates their way into the care of the powerful enchanter Chrestomanci. Diana Wynne Jones constructs a richly imagined alternate world where magic is regulated, nine-lived enchanters hold authority, and nothing is quite as it appears on the surface. The narrative unfolds with Jones's signature wit and warmth, balancing whimsical humor with genuine emotional depth as Cat slowly uncovers unsettling truths about his own identity and the true nature of his sister's ambitions. Suspenseful and inventive, the story illustrates Jones's extraordinary talent for layering complex magical systems beneath an accessible, fast-paced adventure that rewards readers of all ages. First published in 1977 and winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, Charmed Life remains the cornerstone of the beloved Chrestomanci series and a landmark work in the fantasy genre.
Author: Diana Wynne Jones
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Macmillan
Genre: Fantasy
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable , ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: The DJ appears to be in good condition with no immediately obvious major chipping visible. The boards are bound in plain dark navy/grey cloth. The spine lettering reads "Charmed Life / Jones" with the Macmillan "M" device at the foot. Boards appear clean and square. There is glue residue/staining on the pastedown, a small circular sticker, and what appears to be tape residue on the endpaper. The front endpaper flap (DJ flap) shows the ISBN 0 333 21426 9 and original price of £2.95 net. Red circles on the image highlight areas of concern: tape residue, adhesion, and corner/edge wear. The text block appears cream/yellowed.
A beloved classic of children's fantasy literature, Charmed Life chronicles the story of Cat Chant, a seemingly talentless boy who is swept into the grand and bewildering world of Chrestomanci Castle after his gifted sister Gwendolen manipulates their way into the care of the powerful enchanter Chrestomanci. Diana Wynne Jones constructs a richly imagined alternate world where magic is regulated, nine-lived enchanters hold authority, and nothing is quite as it appears on the surface. The narrative unfolds with Jones's signature wit and warmth, balancing whimsical humor with genuine emotional depth as Cat slowly uncovers unsettling truths about his own identity and the true nature of his sister's ambitions. Suspenseful and inventive, the story illustrates Jones's extraordinary talent for layering complex magical systems beneath an accessible, fast-paced adventure that rewards readers of all ages. First published in 1977 and winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, Charmed Life remains the cornerstone of the beloved Chrestomanci series and a landmark work in the fantasy genre.