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The Chronicles of Chrestomanci is a series of eight fantasy novels by Diana Wynne Jones, published between 1977 and 2006, set across multiple parallel universes where magic is regulated by a central authority known as the Chrestomanci. The title refers to both the office of the Chrestomanci, a government position responsible for overseeing magical practice, and Chrestomanci Castle, the residence and headquarters located in southern England. Each book features different main characters who face magical challenges and undergo personal development. The series explores themes such as magic, fate, and responsibility, with the Chrestomanci serving as a stabilizing figure across the twelve connected worlds. The series is intended for young adult readers and is known for its intricate world-building and consistent exploration of the consequences of magical power.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonThe Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 1
Year unknown · Diana Wynne Jones
This volume collects adventures of the Chrestomanci, an enchanter with nine lives whose job is to control the practice of magic across the infinite…
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Companion & related books
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2006 · Diana Wynne Jones
The Pinhoe Egg is a children's fantasy novel written by British author Diana Wynne Jones and published in 2006 by HarperCollins Children's Books. It…
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Buy on Amazon1980 · Diana Wynne Jones
In Chrestomanci Book 2, Tonino is the only member of the Montana family who does not have a natural talent for spellcasting, but he possesses a…
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Buy on Amazon1977 · Diana Wynne Jones
An elegant stranger known as Chrestomanci appears on seedy Coven Street and collects the two Chant orphans, Gwendolen, a powerful young witch, and…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Diana Wynne Jones
"Chrestomanci #5" is a 2005 novel by Diana Wynne Jones. The story follows twelve-year-old Conrad Tesdinic, who is sent by his uncle to work at the…
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Buy on AmazonThe Lives of Christopher Chant
1988 · Diana Wynne Jones
The Lives of Christopher Chant is a 1988 British children's fantasy novel by Diana Wynne Jones, the earliest work in the Chrestomanci fictional…
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Buy on Amazon1982 · Diana Wynne Jones
Witch Week is a 1982 novel by Diana Wynne Jones. When a teacher at an English boarding school finds a note on his desk accusing someone in the class…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Chronicles of Chrestomanci books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 1”. Start with “The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 1.”
How many books are in the Chronicles of Chrestomanci series?
We list 8 books by Diana Wynne Jones , published between 1977–2006.
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