The Pinhoe Egg
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An egg that has been hidden away in an attic for who-knows-how-many years. An egg protected by some strong âDon't Noticeâ spells. An egg that Marianne gives to Cat, even though he lives at nearby Chrestomanci Castle. Chrestomanci himself, the strongest enchanter in the world, is sure to be interested in the eggâand interference from the Big Man is the last thing Marianne's family of secret rogue witches wants.
But how much longer can the Pinhoes keep their secrets? Gammer, the leaderof the clan, has gone mad, a powerfulbad luck spell is wreaking havoc, and there's an unexplained plague of frogs.Not to mention the mysterious barrierCat finds in the forest.
Marianne and Cat may be the only two who can set things right. But first Marianne must accept her own powerful magic, and Cat must uncover the secrets behind the mystical Pinhoe Egg.
In this new Chrestomanci book, Diana Wynne Jones is at her most magical.
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In a career spanning four decades, award-winning author Diana Wynne Jones (1934â2011) wrote more than forty books of fantasy for young readers. Characterized by magic, multiple universes, witches, and wizardsâand a charismatic nine-lived enchanterâher 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 GlobeâHorn Book Award Honors and the British Fantasy Societyâs Karl Edward Wagner Award for having made a significant impact on fantasy. Acclaimed director and animator Hayao Miyazaki adapted Howlâs Moving Castle into a major motion picture, which was nominated for an Academy Award.
