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Mixed Magics (The Chrestomanci)

Diana Wynne Jones (2000)

SubgenreMagical Realism
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages192 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads3.85/5 (5408)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Mentor (As Pov)Ensemble Cast

Synopsis

PerfectBound e-book exclusive extras: "Diana Wynne Jones's The Chronicles of Chrestomanci: Nine Notes"; and our exclusive interview with Diana Wynne Jones.Dapper, debonair, and wise, the great enchanter Chrestomanci has nine lives and a strong personality as well as strong magic. That personality reverberates in each of these four dazzling stories.

Is Mixed Magics (The Chrestomanci) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A collection of lighthearted fantasy stories featuring a wise enchanter who solves magical problems across parallel worlds. Minimal peril, no romance or mature content, perfect middle grade introduction to Diana Wynne Jones.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Readers will love the clever magical mysteries and witty enchanter who has nine lives and uses brains over brawn.

Tags

Short Story CollectionMagical RealismParallel WorldsBritish Fantasy