Cart and Cwidder (Dalemark Quartet, Vol. 1) - Softcover

Diana Wynne Jones

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0020439210 ISBN 13: 9780020439219

Publisher: Simon Pulse, 1990

Synopsis

When their father, a traveling minstrel, is killed, three children involved in rebellion and intrigue inherit a lute-like cwidder with more than musical powers

About this title

About the Author:

Diana Wynne Jones (1934-2011) wrote more than forty books of fantasy for young readers. Characterized by magic, multiple universes, witches and wizards—and a charismatic nine-lived enchanter—her books were filled with unlimited imagination, dazzling plots, and an effervescent sense of humor that earned her legendary status in the world of fantasy.

Review:

PRAISE FOR DIANA WYNNE JONES:"...Her hallmarks include laugh-aloud humour, plenty of magic and imaginative array of alternate worlds. Yet, at the same time, a great seriousness is present in all of her novels, a sense of urgency that links Jones's most outrageous plots to her readers' hopes and fears..."Publishers Weekly"The best writer of magic there is"Neil Gaiman"Truly magical - guaranteed to leave you gasping - even hotter than Potter"The BooksellerPRAISE FOR HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE:"Imaginative and terribly funny "Michael MorpurgoThe Telegraph - 100 Best Books a Child Should Read"Wit and humor glint from the pages"The Horn Book

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon Pulse
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0020439210
• ISBN 13: 9780020439219
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 193