About the Author

Diana Wynne Jones is the multiple award-winning author of dozens of books, including "Howl s Moving Castle" (made into an Oscar-nominated animated film by Hayao Miyazaki), the five-book Chrestomanci series, The Chronicler of Dalemank, "Fire and Hemlock, " and "The Tough Guide to Fantasyland." She lives with her husband, the medievalist J. A. Burrow, in Bristol, England, the setting of many of her books. They have three grown children and five grandchildren."

Reviews

"Wynne Jones, the author of the Chrestomanci series and"Howl's Moving Castle, "is an expert at mixing fast-paced action with thought-provoking situations." "The New York Times
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The strength of this story is the finesse with which it draws readers into a realistic story that gradually becomes more and more fantastic. Though teachers may find this short novel of interest for its references to Greek and Roman mythology, its main audience will be Jones enthusiastic fans." "Booklist""A sparkling treat." "Publishers Weekly"
"As always, Jones's writing is crisp, clear, clever, and laced with plenty of humor." "VOYA"
"Jones's prose sparkles." "Kirkus Reviews""

"The strength of this story is the finesse with which it draws readers into a realistic story that gradually becomes more and more fantastic. Though teachers may find this short novel of interest for its references to Greek and Roman mythology, its main audience will be Jones' enthusiastic fans." --Booklist