The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Vol. II

Written by Diana Wynne Jones

Book #2 in the The Chronicles of Chrestomanci series

Two families unite against a magical threat, while a witch hunt looms in a world of secrets.

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In Caprona, rival families must unite to thwart the White Devil, with young Tonino and Angelica's powers holding the key. Meanwhile, in a world where witches face dire consequences, a mysterious note in Class 6B sparks chaos. Can Chrestomanci unravel these magical dilemmas before it's too late?

From the publisher

A timeless classic with brand-new cover art! Diana Wynne Jones’s bestselling, magical, and funny Chrestomanci novels will enchant fans of Soman Chainani, Rick Riordan, and Chris Colfer.Volume II contains The Magicians of Caprona and Witch Week.In the Magicians of Caprona, the two warring families of Caprona, the Montanas and the Petrocchis, must join forces to keep the White Devil from invading their city. Even Chrestomanci becomes involved when two of the youngest family members, Tonino Montana and Angelica Petrocchi, go missing. Their unusual magical powers will be key to stopping the White Devil.Witch Week takes place in a world where witches are burned at the stake, so when a note reading “Someone in this class is a witch” appears in Class 6B, it’s no laughing matter. Only Chrestomanci can sort out the mess that the students of 6B get themselves into.The second of three volumes, the Chronicles of Chrestomanci can be read in any order.

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