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Diana Wynne Jones Ursula Jones The Islands of Chaldea (Paperback)
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- Book Title
- Islands of Chaldea
- Publication Name
- The Islands of Chaldea
- Title
- The Islands of Chaldea
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN-10
- 006229508X
- EAN
- 9780062295088
- ISBN
- 9780062295088
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Travel, Fantasy & Magic, Humorous Stories, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), Action & Adventure / General, Animals / Cats, General, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Release Date
- 21/04/2015
- Release Year
- 2015
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Item Length
- 8in
- Item Width
- 5.3in
- Item Weight
- 11.6 Oz
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Number of Pages
- 368 Pages
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A stand-alone novel of magic and adventure by the renowned fantasy author Diana Wynne Jones, who also wrote Howl's Moving Castle and the Chrestomanci books. Almost finished upon her death in 2011, the manuscript was completed by Diana's sister Ursula Jones, an acclaimed novelist and actress. Publishers Weekly called The Islands of Chaldea "a story to cherish" in their starred review. Aileen comes from a long line of magic makers, and her aunt Beck is the most powerful magician on Skarr. But Aileen's magic has yet to reveal itself, even though she is old enough and it should have by now. When Aileen is sent over the sea on a mission for the King, she worries that she'll be useless and in the way. A powerful talking cat changes all of that--and with every obstacle Aileen faces, she becomes stronger and more confident, until her magic blooms. This stand-alone novel, by the beloved and acclaimed author of such classic fantasy novels as Howl's Moving Castle and the Chrestomanci books, will be welcomed by fans old and new. "Jones's imaginative vigor is unabated in this last, picaresque novel; her deft, fluid style and penchant for precise, characterful description are amply present," proclaimed The Horn Book .
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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
006229508x
ISBN-13
9780062295088
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25038248177
Product Key Features
Book Title
Islands of Chaldea
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Travel, Fantasy & Magic, Humorous Stories, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), Action & Adventure / General, Animals / Cats, General, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.3in
Item Weight
11.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Grade from
Third Grade
Grade to
Seventh Grade
Reviews
Readers are treated to a nonstop plot, memorable characters, and signature DWJ touches. ... For younger readers, a worthy introduction to the delights of the late, lamented master fantasist., Praise for Earwig and the Witch: "This funny story updates fairy tale conventions while highlighting Jones's subversive wit. ... A fine introduction to the author's more complex YA novels.", Only in an unorthodox children's book does a girl hope that she won't be … taken away from the orphanage. But then, Earwig isn't your typical orphan. … An amusing story in which it takes hard work as well as magic and cleverness to bring about a happy ending., Readers are treated to a nonstop plot, memorable characters, and signature DWJ touches. … For younger readers, a worthy introduction to the delights of the late, lamented master fantasist., Only in an unorthodox children's book does a girl hope that she won't be ... taken away from the orphanage. But then, Earwig isn't your typical orphan. ... An amusing story in which it takes hard work as well as magic and cleverness to bring about a happy ending., In the realm of other-world fantasy, this season's gem is the late Diana Wynne Jones's The Islands of Chaldea, completed by Ursula Jones. Humour, wisdom and inventive genius suffuse the tale . . . challenging readers' minds while creating a full world of sympathetic characters., "The best children's writer of the last 40 years." -- Neil Gaiman, author of Coraline "In the realm of other-world fantasy, this season's gem is the late Diana Wynne Jones's The Islands of Chaldea, completed by Ursula Jones. Humour, wisdom and inventive genius suffuse the tale . . . challenging readers' minds while creating a full world of sympathetic characters." -- Toronto Star "Readers are treated to a nonstop plot, memorable characters, and signature DWJ touches. ... For younger readers, a worthy introduction to the delights of the late, lamented master fantasist." -- The Horn Book "Beautiful and intricate...A strong, elegant fantasy [that] will linger with readers." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Praise for Earwig and the Witch: "This funny story updates fairy tale conventions while highlighting Jones's subversive wit. ... A fine introduction to the author's more complex YA novels." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Earwig is a plucky, albeit bossy, heroine, and the story is packed with wit and humor." -- School Library Journal "Only in an unorthodox children's book does a girl hope that she won't be ... taken away from the orphanage. But then, Earwig isn't your typical orphan. ... An amusing story in which it takes hard work as well as magic and cleverness to bring about a happy ending." -- Booklist, Praise for Earwig and the Witch:"This funny story updates fairy tale conventions while highlighting Jones's subversive wit. … A fine introduction to the author's more complex YA novels."
Dewey Decimal
823.914
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
23
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