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Charmed Life (Chrestomanci, #1)

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Fantasy Young Adult Fiction

by Diana Wynne Jones

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3.95 (21.9K ratings)
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description 252 pages

Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 21.9K reader ratings. First published in 1977. The book spans 252 pages.

About Charmed Life

Cat doesn't mind living in the shadow of his sister, Gwendolen, the most promising young witch ever seen on Coven Street. But trouble starts brewing the moment the two orphans are summoned to live in Chrestomanci Castle. Frustrated that the witches of the castle refuse to acknowledge her talents, Gwendolen conjures up a scheme that could throw whole worlds out of whack.

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Author Diana Wynne Jones
Published 1977
Pages 252
Genres Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction
Average Rating 3.95 / 5.00
Total Ratings 21,896

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.0
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21.9K ratings
With a rating of 3.95, Charmed Life is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.95
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Charmed Life?

Charmed Life is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Charmed Life worth reading?

Based on 21.9K reader ratings, Charmed Life has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Charmed Life?

Charmed Life has 252 pages.

Who wrote Charmed Life?

Charmed Life was written by Diana Wynne Jones. It was first published in 1977.

What is the ISBN for Charmed Life?

The ISBN-13 for Charmed Life is 9780007106530.0.

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