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Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 1: Charmed Life/The Lives of Christopher Chant
Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 1: Charmed Life/The Lives of Christopher Chant | Diana Wynne Jones
In this multiple parallel universes of the Twelve Related Worlds, only an enchanter with nine lives is powerful enough to control the rampant misuse of magic--and to hold the title Chrestomanci... The Chants are a family strong in magic, but neither Christopher Chant nor Cat Chant can work even the simplest of spells. Who could have dreamed that both Christopher and Cat were born with nine lives--or that they could lose them so quickly?
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Smarkies
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Always a joy to read. Love this world that the author has built.

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DrexEdit
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Throgmorten rocks a Sudan Brown coat. #Pantone2022

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Clwojick 💓 💓 💓 3y
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I know the type on this cover is hard to read, but I didn't realize until I got into this book that it was actually TWO books! No wonder it was such a chunkster. I loved the book, loved the world building, loved the magic, & I loved Throgmorten. I will definitely continue with this series! 5 🌟

Looking at my GRs list, I see I added it from a list of books recommended for “cheerful fantasy.“

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@TheAromaofBooks, @SayersLover, @ozma.of.oz

Zuhkeeyah Love this series! 3y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3y
SayersLover I‘m so glad you enjoyed it! 🤩 @DrexEdit 3y
BookmarkTavern Love the Chrestomanci books! ❤️ 3y
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All right Spinning Wheel of Book Fate, you have spun two chunksters for me this month! 😳 I will definitely get to the #BookSpin Diana Wynne Jones Chrestomanci Chronicles because I've had this book for a long time and really really want to read it!
I am not as confident about the Eleanor Roosevelt v3 #DoubleSpin! This is not the first time Eleanor has been spun and not completed! We shall see.

@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks I really enjoyed the Chrestomanci books - I'll be interested to hear how you like them!! 3y
SayersLover Hooray! Diana Wynne Jones is one of my favorite authors! @DrexEdit 3y
DrexEdit @TheAromaofBooks @SayersLover I will definitely report back! This is one I'm certainly anticipating that I will like quite a bit! 3y
BookmarkTavern Yay for Diana Wynne Jones! ❤️❤️ 3y
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ErinSBecker
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Enjoyable re read. The world is very inventive. Nice magical structure. YA, but definitely engaging enough for an adult reader looking for some escapism. My #doublespin for April. @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Great review! I really enjoyed the Chrestomanci books when I read them a few years ago. 5y
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You are being judged. 😼
#catsinthecradle #rockinmay @Cinfhen
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Cinfhen Geez! I'm getting the death stare!!! 7y
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JPeterson
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As I'm slowly devouring Neil Gaiman's A View from the Cheap Seats, I come across a section about Diana Wynne Jones. The name was so familiar, yet I couldn't place it. As soon as the Chrestomanci series was mention, it all came crashing back to me. The beautifully built world, magic at every corner, and characters you feel in love with. ❤️

I don't think I ever got far in the books, so a reread might be in order soon.

Kirstin I'm reading View From the Cheap Seats now too! 😊 8y
elkeOriginal DWJ is the best! 8y
MeganB Oh man, total blast from the past, I'd forgotten about these! 8y
JPeterson @Kirstin I hope you are enjoying it! @elkeo Yes! I don't think she ever got the recognition she did deserved. @MeganB Same here! I don't think I even have my old copies anymore. 😕 8y
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Booksbymybed
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Happy book mail day to me! The rest of my B&N order is here. Very excited for this series, which is new to me and hope kids will enjoy it as well.

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