Charmed Life (The Chrestomanci)
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180 pages · Released Sep 4, 2000 · Collins Audio
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Charmed Life is a classic children's fantasy with accessible worldbuilding, humor, and strong themes about honesty and humility. The magical conflicts are relatively low-stakes and resolved without graphic violence or disturbing content. Gwendolen's scheming creates tension but is ultimately a learning experience for her character, and Chrestomanci serves as a wise mentor figure.
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An elegant stranger appears on seedy Coven Street and collects the two Chant orphans -- Gwendolen, a powerful young witch, and Cat, her brother. The stranger, known as "Chrestomanci," delivers the children to the grandeur of Chrestomanci Castle. Frustrated that the witches of the castle refuse to acknowledge her talent... An elegant stranger appears on seedy Coven Street and collects the two Chant orphans -- Gwendolen, a powerful young witch, and Cat, her brother. The stranger, known as "Chrestomanci," delivers the children to the grandeur of Chrestomanci Castle. Frustrated that the witches of the castle refuse to acknowledge her talents, Gwendolen conjures up a scheme that could throw whole worlds out of whack. These can be read in the order published, or the author has suggested a different reading order, found here: https://www.howtoread.me/chrestomanci-order/
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- Children's fiction
- Fantasy fiction
- Brothers and sisters
- Fantasy
- Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction
- Magic
- Witches
- Children's stories
- Chrestomanci (fictitious character), fiction
- Young Adult
- Classics
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ISBN 9780007106530 · Collins Audio