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Charmed Life: The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 1 (Unabridged)
 
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Charmed Life: The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 1 (Unabridged) [Audio Download]

by Diana Wynne Jones (Author), Tony Robinson (Narrator)
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  • Audio Download
  • Listening Length: 5 hours and 57 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: AudioGO Ltd.
  • Audible Release Date: 1 July 2011
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B005BEH61G
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

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Cat had no doubt that the man standing in the middle of the kitchen was the 'Dark Stranger'. Cat's sister, Gwendolen, had been told by a fortune teller that she was destined for Great Things, and that a 'dominant Dark Stranger' would have something to do with it. So it was hardly surprising that when Cat saw the tall, dark, well-dressed man standing in the kitchen, he thought it was Gwendolen's 'Dark Stranger' come to help her start ruling the world.

Sometimes it can be a trial being the brother of a powerful witch - especially when you have no magical gifts yourself....

©1977 Diana Wynne Jones; (P)2011 AudioGo Ltd
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first started reading this book because I had read 'Witch Week' and started to get addicted to it. When I got 'Charmed Life' I couldn't put it down it is brilliant!
I've read it so much the pages are going black and falling out!
Great book for Harry Potter, Hobbit and magical-fanasty fans!!
I got sort of stumped when there weren't any more books in the 'Chrestomanci Chronicles'!
But don't stop (I didn't) I read others by Diana there just as good and addictive.

Diana's books keep you reading because of the brilliance of it and make you wish there is more of it when you get to the end.

This book is my fav of the lot I've read (and I've read alot)!!!
So BUY IT NOW!!!

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
A Classic 8 May 2000
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Format:Paperback
Don't judge this book by its ugly new cover. I first read CHARMED LIFE when I was a mere 7 years old, 18 years ago. I have been rereading it every two or three years since, and rediscovering bits to it I hadn't remembered from the last time around. This is a brilliant, witty, unexpected, endearing, interesting, fun, exciting, scary, fascinating, hilarious book, and once you've finished reading it, you'll want to rush off and read everything else ever written by Diana Wynne Jones. Don't just stick to Chrestomanci. Try ARCHER'S GOON. Or THE HOMEWARD BOUNDERS. Or HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE. Do yourself a favor - stop wasting time reading my review and hurry up and get yourself a copy of this book.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Absolutely fantastic! 19 Dec 2000
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Format:Paperback
I first picked this book up because it looked interesting and I love magical stories. I had read 'Witch Week' by Diana Wynne Jones which was enjoyable but slightly confusing, so I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. However once I got into it I could not put it down again. It is well written, interesting and witty and has extremely realistic characters. I would recommend this to children or adults and especially to any Harry Potter fans as all 5 'Chrestomanci' books are absolutely brilliant and are almost as good as Harry Potter. Please buy this book now and get lost in the Pure Magic of it as it is one of the best books you'll ever read!
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Diana Wynne Jones' Chrestomanci - Charmed life
Charmed life by Diana Wynne Jones is a brilliant book full of magic and mystery. If you have read the Harry Potter books and the Narnia series then you'll love this book too! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Philip Rigg
Brilliant
Greetings, literary traveller, have you come across Diana Wynne Jones from the brilliant Howl's Moving Castle? Read more
Published 9 months ago by E. Dawson
A Charmed Life
I have been struggling to find a new series for my 10 year old daughter to read as she is a complete bookworm. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Jeski
Just plain brilliant!!
This book is impossible to put down. The first story is about Cat Chant and his evil sister. The second book is about the current Chrestomanci in the first book - Christopher Chant... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2010
won over after meeting Christopher Chant in book 2
I bought this book for my 10 year old, as she was looking for something after reading all the Harry Potter series. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2009 by T. MCMICHAEL
Good Read.
I bought this book about 5 years ago (genrally because I had 'Witch Week' and I wanted the whole series, although I hadn't read it. Read more
Published on 13 April 2009 by Blue Shoes
Charmed Life - what a great book !!
hey y'all- CHarmed life is a reeeaaallly good book. I like it alot cause it kinda welcomes me into the world of magic myself. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2008 by Hillary Duffy
a wonderful read
some books just have magic. I loved this one- far more exciting than Harry Potter which just seems repetitive! Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2006 by tiggycat
a goodun
This book is actually two books in one, there's also a second 'volume' with two more books, and several other storys which can be bought individually. Read more
Published on 23 May 2006 by P. J. Rice
Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones
This book has to be my faviourite of all time! I read it as a child, and although i had a rough idea of what was going to happen, Diana kept me guessing right up to the end! Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2004
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