Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 2: The Magicians of Caprona/Witch Week

by Diana Wynne Jones

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0064472698
• ISBN13: 9780064472692
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 4.4" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 and higher

Customer Reviews

More Magic!

The first Volume of the "Chronicles of Chrestomanci" was wonderful. The second Volume is just as good!Again, I am convinced that Diana Wynne-Jones is a much better author than J.K. Rowling, and that her books are much more original, interesting, and well-thought out. I mean, Mrs. Wynne-Jones created not just a whole new world...but Twelve of them! Chrestomanci is such a wonderful character. He's wise, but he doesn't come off as some sort of sage. I love his vague attitude and his humor...I enjoyed Chrestomanci much more than Rowling's Dumbledore.Of course, it's hard not to compare these books to the Harry Potter series. I only wish that Chrestomanci could enjoy the same hype. The Magicians of Caprona was my favorite, but both stories are wonderful.Please, if you love HP, fantasy, or just plain wonderful storytelling, please pick up these stories by Diana Wynne Jones. They are amazing!

Fabulous

My favorite book in the whole world is Charmed Life. After discovering that book I read the rest of the series. Even though the books later in the series couldn't beat the first, they sure beat any other books that I have read in my entire life (and I've read a lot of books). If you read this review, I sure hope that you read this book, no matter how old or young you are, these books are good for all ages.

As good as the first!

Dianna Wynne Jones is awesome!! The second book is as good as the first. The Magicians of Caprona is an exciting story about two spell-making houses who broke up friendships and the security of Caprona. The second story, Witch Week, is about a world where witches are burned, althought this is not right. Can they fix it by themselves? No, they must call upon Chrestomanci. You have to read this book. Both are full of suspense and it will keep you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover! If you like Harry Potter you will love the Chronicles of Chrestomanci!!!!!! It has wonderful plots and well developed characters! This is a must read!!!

Great Book!!!

The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Bk. 2 was great! The Magicians of Caprona, which takes place in Italy of another world, is really interesting, with a bit of mystery, a lot of magic, and a lot of adventure all mixed in. Witch Week, which takes place in England of yet another world where witches exist but are burned at the stake, is even better, because in it Chrestomanci is just a hilarious 'inquisitor'. I'd like to say more, but I don't want to give anything away. READ THIS BOOK!