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Reader thoughts: I could never figure out how old Christopher was, and that bothered me. Because of this, I wasn't able to relate to him or care about him the way I wanted to.
Christopher's parents have tried getting him tutors and governesses for 2 or 3 years, and so I think he might be as old as 9. Yet, he thinks everyone has magical dreams and visits other worlds, which shows a high level of ignorance. So, then I think he's 7 at most. He also calls the path to other worlds the "betweens" and " ...more
Christopher's parents have tried getting him tutors and governesses for 2 or 3 years, and so I think he might be as old as 9. Yet, he thinks everyone has magical dreams and visits other worlds, which shows a high level of ignorance. So, then I think he's 7 at most. He also calls the path to other worlds the "betweens" and " ...more
This one was so much fun to read! I got to read it in just a couple of sittings and I think that helped make it even more magical for me. I liked Christopher's character; sincere, realistic. I loved that he struggled with things that should have been easy for him, and that he had a lot to learn about people. I could see one plot turn and wanted to shake him to make him realize it. The plot wasn't too complex, but it wasn't overly predictable either. The characters were lively and fun, and it was
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Read aloud that my husband and I read to our youngest. Magical world-building (written before Harry Potter) was delightful.
I loved this one! This series and Harry Potter have a similar feel to them -- magical, comfortable, adventurous.
I don't read much fantasy, but Diana Wynne Jones is an exception. "The Lives of Christopher Chant" is the enchanting tale (pun fully intended and completely apt!) of how the Crestomanci of "Charmed Life" became the Crestomanci. Speaking of which, I think it's time I read "Charmed LIfe" again right now!
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Mar 16, 2008
Shawna
marked it as to-read
Dec 09, 2011
Lindsey
marked it as to-read
