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| Author | Diana Wynne Jones |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Ionicus |
| Language | English |
| Series | Chrestomanci |
| Genre | Children's fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Macmillan |
Publication date | 1977 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 208 pp (first edition) |
| ISBN | 0333214269 |
| OCLC | 670524621 |
| LC Class | PZ7.J684 Ch 1977[1][2] |
| Followed by | The Magicians of Caprona |
Charmed Life is a children's fantasy novel by British author Diana Wynne Jones published by Macmillan Children's Books in 1977. It was the first Chrestomanci book and it remains a recommended introduction to the series.[3] Greenwillow Books published a US edition within the calendar year.[2]
The Chrestomanci books are collectively named after a powerful enchanter and British government official in a world parallel to ours, where magic is accepted as commonplace. The Chrestomanci is a government office whose duties include the supervision and enforcement of magical law, and only the most powerful enchanter is up to the task. Charmed Life is set during the tenure of Christopher Chant, who serves as Chrestomanci in five of the seven books and is often referred to by his title.
- ^ "Charmed life" (first edition). Library of Congress Catalog Record. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ^ a b "Charmed life" (first U.S. edition). LCC record. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ^ Chrestomanci series listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database (ISFDB). Retrieved 2012-04-28.