Publication Reading Order
The Chrestomanci is a Fantasy series by Diana Wynne Jones, made up of 6 books published between 1977 and 2006. It begins with Charmed Life (1977), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Pinhoe Egg (2006), spanning 29 years of storytelling.
6books
29years active
3decades
~5.8yrs between books
2006latest release
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | |||
| 1 | Charmed Life 🏆 Zilveren Griffel 1981🏆 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 1978Carnegie Medal 1977Full award history → | 1977 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1980s | |||
| 2 | The Magicians of Caprona | 1980 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Witch Week | 1982 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | The Lives of Christopher Chant Carnegie Medal 1988Full award history → | 1988 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 5 | Conrad's Fate Locus Award 2006Full award history → | 2005 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | The Pinhoe EggLatest Mythopoeic Scholarship Award 2007Mythopoeic Fantasy Award 2007Full award history → | 2006 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Chrestomanci series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Chrestomanci series?
Start with Charmed Life (1977), the first book in the Chrestomanci series by Diana Wynne Jones. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Chrestomanci series?
There are 6 books in the Chrestomanci series by Diana Wynne Jones, published between 1977 and 2006.
What is the first book in the Chrestomanci series?
The first book in the Chrestomanci series is Charmed Life, published in 1977 by Diana Wynne Jones.
What is the latest book in the Chrestomanci series?
The most recent book in the Chrestomanci series is The Pinhoe Egg (2006) by Diana Wynne Jones.
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