Enchanted Glass by Diana Wynne Jones (English) Paperback Book

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A brilliant, intricate and magical novel from the Godmother of British fantasy.

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A brilliant, intricate and magical novel from the Godmother of British fantasy.When Andrew Hope's magician grandfather dies, he leaves his house and field-of-care to his grandson who spent much of his childhood at the house. Andrew has forgotten much of this, but he remembers the very strong-minded staff and the fact that his grandfather used to put the inedibly large vegetables on the roof of the shed, where they'd have vanished in the morning. He also remembers the very colourful stained glass window in the kitchen door, which he knows it is important to protect.Into this mix comes young Aidan Cain, who turns up from the orphanage asking for safety. Exactly who he is and why he's there is unclear, but a strong connection between the two becomes apparent.There is a mystery to be solved, and nothing is as it appears to be. But nobody can solve the mystery, until they find out exactly what it is!

Notes

An intricate and magical novel from the Godmother of British fantasy, author of Howl's Moving Castle, which was adapted into an Oscar-nominated animated movie by Hayao Miyazaki. '(Wynne Jones) has a unique record of producing books you can't forget... Every book is different.' The Guardian. Ages: 9+.

Author Biography

Diana Wynne Jones (1934–2011) spent her childhood in Essex and began writing fantasy novels for children in the 1970s. With her unique combination of magic, humour and imagination, she enthralled generations of children and adults with her work. She won the Guardian Award in 1977 with Charmed Life, was runner-up for the Children's Book Award in 1981 and was twice runner-up for the Carnegie Medal.

Review

Praise for Enchanted Glass"Enchanted Glass is no exception to Diana Wynne Jones's general rule of using, and possibly abusing, folklore and fantasy for her own splendid ends… Wynne Jones belongs to an elect clan of the most treasured of British children's authors, creating her own unique brand of fantasy, in the same manner as Alan Garner and Susan Cooper, and it's surely this experience that breeds the confidence to write with such subtle depth. Blissful."Marcus Sedgwick, The Guardian"At her best, as in… Enchanted Glass, Wynne Jones is superb, mixing the comical with the magical… Highly recommended, especially for boys."Amanda Craig, The Times"No one has ever written quite like Diana Wynne Jones. The author of over 40 novels, she combines the delicate humour and nostalgic village settings of Barbara Pym with the wild imagination of JRR Tolkien… This latest book remains as predictably unpredictable as all her other works."Nick Tucker, The Independent"Time to waive the 'no reading at table' edicts; Diana Wynne Jones is back with another fantasy novel, so if you have an eight- to 12-year-old, enjoy the silence for 332 pages. Enchanted Glass demands nothing less than full-body immersion."Daily Telegraph

Long Description

A brilliant, intricate and magical novel from the Godmother of British fantasy. When Andrew Hope's magician grandfather dies, he leaves his house and field-of-care to his grandson who spent much of his childhood at the house. Andrew has forgotten much of this, but he remembers the very strong-minded staff and the fact that his grandfather used to put the inedibly large vegetables on the roof of the shed, where they'd have vanished in the morning. He also remembers the very colourful stained glass window in the kitchen door, which he knows it is important to protect. Into this mix comes young Aidan Cain, who turns up from the orphanage asking for safety. Exactly who he is and why he's there is unclear, but a strong connection between the two becomes apparent. There is a mystery to be solved, and nothing is as it appears to be. But nobody can solve the mystery, until they find out exactly what it is!

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Praise for Enchanted Glass "Enchanted Glass is no exception to Diana Wynne Jones's general rule of using, and possibly abusing, folklore and fantasy for her own splendid ends... Wynne Jones belongs to an elect clan of the most treasured of British children's authors, creating her own unique brand of fantasy, in the same manner as Alan Garner and Susan Cooper, and it's surely this experience that breeds the confidence to write with such subtle depth. Blissful."Marcus Sedgwick, The Guardian "At her best, as in... Enchanted Glass, Wynne Jones is superb, mixing the comical with the magical... Highly recommended, especially for boys."Amanda Craig, The Times "No one has ever written quite like Diana Wynne Jones. The author of over 40 novels, she combines the delicate humour and nostalgic village settings of Barbara Pym with the wild imagination of JRR Tolkien... This latest book remains as predictably unpredictable as all her other works."Nick Tucker, The Independent "Time to waive the 'no reading at table' edicts; Diana Wynne Jones is back with another fantasy novel, so if you have an eight- to 12-year-old, enjoy the silence for 332 pages. Enchanted Glass demands nothing less than full-body immersion."Daily Telegraph

Feature

* The paperback edition of a brand new story from Godmother of fantasy, Diana Wynne Jones * A must have for fantasy fans * Diana Wynne Jones' Chrestomanci series has a dedicated legion of fans and has now sold over 250,000 copies in the UK (Source: Bookscan TCM Chart) * Also the author of HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE, an Oscar-nominated animated movie by Hayao Miyazaki * Also available: HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (978-0-00-729926-3) CASTLE IN THE AIR (978-0-00-675530-2) HOUSE OF MANY WAYS (978-0-00-727568-7) CHARMED LIFE (978-0-00-725529-0) THE MAGICIANS OF CAPRONA (978-0-00-726768-2) WITCH WEEK (978-0-00-726769-9) THE LIVES OF CHRISTOPHER CHANT (978-0-00-727820-6) CONRAD'S FATE (978-0-00-727819-0) THE PINHOE EGG (978-0-00-722855-3) A TALE OF TIME CITY (978-0-00-675520-3) THE OGRE DOWNSTAIRS (978-0-00-715469-2) THE MERLIN CONSPIRACY (978-0-00-715140-0)

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A brilliant, intricate and magical novel from the Godmother of British fantasy. When Andrew Hope's magician grandfather dies, he leaves his house and field-of-care to his grandson who spent much of his childhood at the house. Andrew has forgotten much of this, but he remembers the very strong-minded staff and the fact that his grandfather used to put the inedibly large vegetables on the roof of the shed, where they'd have vanished in the morning. He also remembers the very colourful stained glass window in the kitchen door, which he knows it is important to protect. Into this mix comes young Aidan Cain, who turns up from the orphanage asking for safety. Exactly who he is and why he's there is unclear, but a strong connection between the two becomes apparent. There is a mystery to be solved, and nothing is as it appears to be. But nobody can solve the mystery, until they find out exactly what it is! * The paperback edition of a brand new story from Godmother of fantasy, Diana Wynne Jones * A must have for fantasy fans * Diana Wynne Jones' Chrestomanci series has a dedicated legion of fans and has now sold over 250,000 copies in the UK (Source: Bookscan TCM Chart) * Also the author of HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE, an Oscar-nominated animated movie by Hayao Miyazaki * Also available:HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (978-0-00-729926-3)CASTLE IN THE AIR (978-0-00-675530-2)HOUSE OF MANY WAYS (978-0-00-727568-7)CHARMED LIFE (978-0-00-725529-0)THE MAGICIANS OF CAPRONA (978-0-00-726768-2)WITCH WEEK (978-0-00-726769-9)THE LIVES OF CHRISTOPHER CHANT (978-0-00-727820-6)CONRAD'S FATE (978-0-00-727819-0)THE PINHOE EGG (978-0-00-722855-3)A TALE OF TIME CITY (978-0-00-675520-3)THE OGRE DOWNSTAIRS (978-0-00-715469-2)THE MERLIN CONSPIRACY (978-0-00-715140-0)

Details ISBN0007320809 Year 2010 ISBN-10 0007320809 ISBN-13 9780007320806 Media Book Pages 336 Audience Age 9 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Language English Format Paperback DEWEY 823 Imprint HarperCollins UK Release Date 2010-08-05 Author Diana Wynne Jones Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Publication Date 2010-08-05 Alternative 9780007414963 Audience General AU Release Date 2011-05-18 NZ Release Date 2011-05-22 We've got this

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