Unexpected Magic
Collected Stories
Description
Master storyteller Diana Wynne Jones presents ariveting collection of unpredictable tales, including:
- A cat tells how the kindhearted wizard she owns is suddenly called upon to defeat a horrific Beast.
- When Anne has mumps, her drawings come to life, and she must protect her home from them.
- Four children become involved in the intrigue surrounding an innocent prince, an evil count, and a brave outlaw.
These fifteen stories and one novella will enchant, startle, and surprise!
Genres
Pages608
Released2012
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN9780062244604
SellerHarperCollins
About the author(s)
In a career spanning four decades, award-winning author Diana Wynne Jones (1934–2011) wrote more than forty books of fantasy for young readers. Characterized by magic, multiple universes, witches, and wizards—and a charismatic nine-lived enchanter—her books are filled with unlimited imagination, dazzling plots, and an effervescent sense of humor that earned her legendary status in the world of fantasy. Her books, published to international acclaim, have earned a wide array of honors, including two Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honors and the British Fantasy Society’s Karl Edward Wagner Award for having made a significant impact on fantasy. Acclaimed director and animator Hayao Miyazaki adapted Howl’s Moving Castle into a major motion picture, which was nominated for an Academy Award.
