Series · 7 books

Chrestomanci

by Diana Wynne Jones
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Description

This series explores worlds where magic is commonplace and often dangerous, featuring young protagonists who discover or grapple with their own magical abilities. The books are connected by the presence of Chrestomanci Castle, a place of magical training and control, and the overarching theme of navigating the consequences of powerful magic.

Books in order

6 books · 1977–2006
1Charmed Life1977 · 3.50 avg · 86 readers
2The Magicians of Caprona1980 · 4.50 avg · 44 readers
3Witch Week1982 · 3.67 avg · 56 readers
4The Lives of Christopher Chant1988 · 3.00 avg · 49 readers
5Conrad's Fate2005 · 4.00 avg · 33 readers
6The Pinhoe Egg2006

Extras

1 book
Outside the numbered order. You don’t need these to finish the series.
Stealer of Souls2002

Known for

Across 7 books
Contemporary FantasyParallel UniversePortal FantasyWhimsicalMystical

Details

Books
6 + 1 extra
Published
1977–2006
Length
1,984 pages · about 50 hours

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