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The Lives of Christopher Chant

Diana Wynne Jones (1988)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages318 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads4.24/5 (24145)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ManipulationDeception

Positive tags

Coming of AgeAdventureSelf-DiscoveryFound FamilyMentor Figure

Hero archetypes

Chosen OneComing-of-Age HeroReluctant Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Chosen OneComing of AgeMagic AcademyMentor FigureHidden IdentityPortal FantasyReluctant HeroTraining ArcHard Magic System

Themes

Coming of AgeIdentity and Self-DiscoveryPower and ResponsibilityGood vs EvilManipulation and AgencyDestiny vs Free Will

Synopsis

Young Christopher Chant, in training to become the next Chrestomanci or head controller of magic in the world, becomes a key figure in a battle with renegade sorcerers because he has nine lives.

Tags

Magic System FictionParallel WorldsBritish FantasyClassic Fantasy