Magical life

Author: Diana Wynne Jones (UK)
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: After losing her parents, Carter faces his second major life upheaval when the renowned Crestomanci invites him and his sister Gwenделлин to live in his castle. Gwenделлин is thrilled; the aspiring young witch longs to step through the door to the magical throne. She requests to study magic outside of the rules, but is refused, leading her to repeatedly stage terrifying incidents as provocation. Compared to her sister, the younger Carter seems to lack talent, preferring the peaceful life in the castle and making new friends. At this time, Gwenделлин's provocation escalates, and after getting into trouble herself, she suddenly disappears, illegally traveling to another world while substituting Janet as a decoy and sneakily sending her into the Crestomanci castle. Carter is left to help the helpless Janet adjust to this world and to try to find clues amidst the chaos. He gradually realizes that his arrival at the castle was no coincidence, and his sister's escape is not just childish retaliation. His family, and even his life, are entangled in a grand conspiracy.