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Mixed Magics: Book 5 (The Chrestomanci Series) Paperback – 3 Nov. 2008

by Diana Wynne Jones (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 227 ratings
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Glorious rejacket of the story collection set in the worlds of Chrestomanci.

The stories featured in this collection are:

Warlock at the Wheel
Stealer of Souls
Carol Oneir’s Hundredth Dream
The Sage of Theare

Everybody’s favourite nine-lifed enchanter makes a guest appearance in each tale. Plus man favourites from theChrestomanci novels – and a cast of thousands!

With illustrations by Tim Stevens.

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  1. Reading age
    9 years and up
  2. Print length
    176 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    12.9 x 1.3 x 19.8 cm
  5. Publisher
    HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
  6. Publication date
    3 Nov. 2008
  7. ISBN-10
    0006755291
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0006755296
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  • A. Frith
    5.0 out of 5 stars after I had handed a chrestomanci book to her when she was bored, said " why did no one tell me ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 September 2014
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    The only author I have come across with the capacity to addict young readers to reading overnight!
    My 13 year old niece, after I had handed a chrestomanci book to her when she was bored, said " why did no one tell me about this writer before? Think of all the books I could have read years ago!"
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  • DeK
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2015
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    Well received gift.
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  • Kian2002
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic story for children and those who read them stories at bed time
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 August 2010
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    The Chrestomanci books are a great series of books that have yet to reach the big screen. Still an excellent read for all ages because they are so well done.
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  • Lizzy Daws
    5.0 out of 5 stars I you want 2 find out about this book, read this review1
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 July 2003
    If you've read The Chrestomanci Series this IS the one 2 get it is a continue of all the characters, to see what happens afterwards!
    MY REVEIW IS....
    IT IS BETTER THAN HARRY POTTER!!!
    and all the books I've read get glued to this book you can never put it down and once you've read it you read it again!
    2 read this book I strongly recommend you read Charmed Life, The Lives of christopher Chant, The Magicians of Caprona and Witch Week 1st!!!
    I feel that Collins has seriously under reveiwed this book on the back cover so don't be put of by it!
    BUY THIS BOOK NOW!!!
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  • Mrs A
    3.0 out of 5 stars worth reading only if you are a big fan!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 November 2000
    slightly disappointing as most short stories are, there is not much to get your teeth into as the stories end just as they get going. Having said that if you like the Chrestomanci series then buy this just to find out more about some of the lesser characters. Don't expect earth shattering plots!
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  • J. Ang
    4.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Bag
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 February 2019
    This is a collection of four short stories that are set to be contemporaneous with the events of the first few books in the series (based on the order that my omnibus edition is sequenced, “Mixed Magics” is the fourth book). Like the title suggests, the tales are quite varied in tone and style. For instance, the first one, “Warlock at the Wheel”, seems pitched for younger readers, with slapstick humour provided mainly by a bumbling good-for-nothing crooked warlock. He hijacks a car, while on the run from robbing a bank, and finds himself saddled with a young child and her giant pet dog instead.

    The second story “Stealer of Souls” picks up from the second book, “The Magicians of Caprona”, and finds little Italian Tonino Montana coming to Chrestomanci’s castle, and meeting a hostile Cat Chant. This story has more sinister elements involving the capturing of souls of the Chrestomancis by a powerful and evil enchanter and the boys in mortal danger, and involves some time travelling into an earlier era.

    “Carol Oneir’s Hundredth Dream” feature elements of the novel “The Lives of Christopher Chant”, which was the last book I read in this edition’s sequence. There is a delightful twist which I won’t give away that makes the whole idea of manufactured dreams come alive. Wynne Jones also satirises the marketing of toys and products pitched at children, which mirrors the way our consumer culture has taken hold on us from a very young age.

    The last story, “The Sage of Theare”, is the one which is most unlike any from the series I have read, featuring a plot and setting more in line with the Greek mythical tales of gods and goddesses than one about magic and enchanters. But Wynne Jones melds the different worlds (literally) of her story universe together rather admirably when Chrestomanci appears. Unfortunately, it seemed to end rather abruptly, and I really hope to revisit this world in more detail in the two remaining books in this series. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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  • Client d'Amazon
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Magics
    Reviewed in France on 21 June 2016
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    En pleine lecture. Le livre a souffert mais toutes les pages sont là. Je suis en revanche très déçue de ne pas avoir la couverture de l'édition affichée et je me retrouve avec l'horrible couverture orange bêrk !
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  • D. Hallett
    5.0 out of 5 stars I Love the Chrestomanci
    Reviewed in the United States on 4 November 2012
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    I must admit that I am an adult, but I love the alternate reality world of magic in these books. Several worlds, magic and intrigue told from the point of view of a child makes the political and social statements go down pleasantly.

    Many like to compare these books to Harry Potter. These are not the delightful Potter books. Instead, they stand alone as a wonderful look into a world that most of us would love to live in.

    Great for adults and older kids.
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  • celialone
    4.0 out of 5 stars クレストマンシー・ファンにお勧めの短編４つ
    Reviewed in Japan on 19 February 2004
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    この“Mixed　Magic”はクレストマンシーに関係のある短編４つが収められた短編集。一つ目は、“Warlock　at　the　Wheel”で、これにはクレストマンシー自身は登場しない。彼を知っている人が出てくるだけ。2つ目は、“Stealer　of　Souls”で、Charmed　LifeのCat　Chantと、CapronaのTonyが一緒に冒険する物語。“Carol　Oneir's　One　Hundredth　Dream”は夢と現実が交錯する独創的な物語。“Sage　of　Theare”は、預言は何があっても、たとえそれを成就すべき人物が存在しなくても成就される、よって逃れることはできない、という物語。Warlock以外はクレストマンシーはちゃんと登場してどんな問題も解決してくれます。どんどん彼の物語を書いていってもらいたいですね。
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  • dictionaryfan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Escape into Fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on 16 February 2012
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    Mixed Magics is a book of four short stories related to thee Chrestomanci series by Diana Wynne Jones. The stories take you back into the Twelve Related Worlds to visit with some of our favorite characters, including Chrestomanci, himself. I love the writing style and creativity in all of Diana Wynne Jones' books because when I'm done reading them I feel like I've just returned from a vacation in another world.
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  • S. Barnum
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must for Chrestomanci fans
    Reviewed in the United States on 15 March 2016
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    This is a collection of short stories involving characters from Chrestomanci books. They fill in some gaps, and are pretty light. Highly recommended if you are a fan of the Chrestomanci books.
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