Chín mạng sống c̉ua Christopher Chant
By: Diana Wynne Jones ; Đặng Kim Trâm dịch
Contributors: Đặng, Kim Trâm
Series: Biên niên sử Chrestomanci
Publisher: NXB Văn học; Nhã Nam
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Hà Nội
Language: vie
Number of pages: 394
Subjects: Fantasy; Magic; Boarding schools; Schools; Juvenile fiction; Fiction
Work titles: Lives of Christopher Chant
Description: Young Christopher Chant, in training to become the next Chrestomanci or head controller of magic in the world, becomes a key figure in a battle with renegade sorcerers because he has nine lives. At night Christopher can leave his body and travel from London to other worlds. Fantasy Literature for Children and Young Adults, 4th ed. After Christopher discovers that his dreams are so realistic that he can actually visit other worlds and bring things back from them, he must decide whether his beloved uncle's encouragement of these expeditions is altruistic or part of a frightening illegal scheme. Carnegie Medal Commended Book, 1988. This book is a prequel to Charmed Life (1978), The Magicians of Caprona (1980), and Witch Week (1982). Outstanding Quality. Library of Congress Summary. Young Christopher Chant, in training to become the next Chrestomanci or head controller of magic in the world, becomes a key figure in a battle with renegade sorcerers because he has nine lives.