The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 2

Chrestomanci (Recommended Reading Order) #3-4

by Diana Wynne Jones

In this multiple parallel universes of the Twelve Related Worlds, only an enchanter with nine lives is powerful enough to control the rampant misuse of magic -- and to hold the title Chrestomanci... There is a world in which the peaceful city-state of Caprona is threatened by the malevolent machinations of a mysterious enchanter...and another in which magic is outlawed and witches are still burned at the stake.

In two worlds the practice of magic has gone dangerously awry, there is only one solution -- call upon the Chrestomanci.

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Magic, Childrens, Middle Grade, Science Fiction Fantasy

548 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

Diana Wynne Jones was a celebrated British writer best known for her inventive and influential works of fantasy for children and young adults. Her stories often combined magical worlds with science fiction elements, parallel universes, and a sharp sense of humor. Among her most beloved books are Howl's Moving Castle, the Chrestomanci series, The Dalemark Quartet, Dark Lord of Derkholm, and the satirical The Tough Guide to Fantasyland. Her work gained renewed attention and readership with the popularity of the Harry Potter series, to which her books have frequently been compared.

Admired by authors such as Neil Gaiman, Philip Pullman, and J.K. Rowling, Jones was a major influence on the landscape of modern fantasy. She received numerous accolades throughout her career, including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, two Mythopoeic Awards, the Karl Edward Wagner Award, and the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. In 2004, Howl's Moving Castle was adapted into an acclaimed animated film by Hayao Miyazaki, further expanding her global audience.

Jones studied at Oxford, where she attended lectures by both C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. She began writing professionally in the 1960s and remained active until her death in 2011. Her final novel, The Islands of Chaldea, was completed posthumously by her sister Ursula Jones.

Reviews

[Laura]

Diana, la mejor

[Lavinia]

Ambos los había leído solo una vez en inglés y recordaba que me habían encantado, pero poco más. Como siempre, Diana Wynne Jones no defrauda.

De los magos de Caprona me quedo con absolutamente todo, desde las bulliciosas familias (y el maravilloso juego de espejos Montana y Petrocchi), pasando por los enredos y desenredos mágicos, el ingenioso segundo plano de Romeo y Julieta (¡ay, Mateo y Rosa!, pero también Paolo y Renata) hasta el queridísimo Tonino. Eso sí, de ahora en adelante, si veo marionetas, me acordaré para siempre de este libro.

Y de Semana Bruja... pues todo también. Existen muchísimos libros que hablan de colegios, de las preocupaciones en clase, de los enredos entre compañeros más populares y menos... etc. Pero esta historia tiene un genio particular.

[Miriam Gallego]

Conocí esta autora por el libro de "El Castillo Ambulante" y me encantó. Vi estos libros de relatos y me anime para aumentar mi colección (tengo "La casa de los mil pasillos", "El castillo ambulante" y "El castillo en el Aire").
Cada novela contiene 2 relatos. Me han gustado todos menos "Semana bruja".
Es fantasía juvenil, entretenida y con un tipo de magia muy diferente a lo que he leído hasta ahora, lo cual se agradece porque al final, en algunas ocasiones, las fórmulas se me hacen un poco repetitivas.

[Paulina Palacios Herrera]

El mundo que contiene la magia y al Chrestomanci actual tienen una dimensión muy adulta y lúcida como narrativa, aunque perfectamente para la lectura de adolescentes y jóvenes.
Caracteres profundos en cada alumno de Larwood.

[Alba C. Bonachera]

Me ha ENCANTADO Semana Bruja 🪄✨ Diana Wynne Jones entiende la magia como nadie.