Literary agent for children's books
LAURA CECIL
The Pinhoe Egg by Diana Wynne Jones
Age range: 10 to 14 years
"He found it right at the end, where it was so dark that he was in his own light and could barely see it at all. It was large and round and it sat in a nest of old moth-eaten blankets. At first Cat thought it was just a football.
But when he put his hands on it, it seemed to be made of china.
The moment Cat touched it, he knew it was very strange and valuable indeed. He picked it up – it was quite heavy – and shuffled carefully back to where Marianne was kneeling beside the box of decorations.
Do you know what this is? He asked her."
Inventive, magical, funny and intelligent, The Pinhoe Egg tells the story of Marianne Pinhoe, a young witch discovering the extent of her powers (they are extensive) and the mysterious egg she finds while clearing out her grandmother’s attic.
Following on directly from CHARMED LIFE, this latest CHRESTOMANCI book will delight Diana Wynne Jones's many fans.
“Wynne Jones is at the top of her form in this excellent addition to the Chrestomanci books, set not long after the events chronicled in CHARMED LIFE...Witty,wise and wonderfully imaginative - this novel ranks among the author's best"
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (Starred Review)
“Another joyful romp in Jones's Chrestomanci universe. This chaotic adventure, full of familiar characters, will delight old and new fans alike.” KIRKUS
"Fans of Harry Potter will enjoy the magical world of Ulverscote, which is every bit as enchanting as that of Hogwarts...Part coming-of-age tale, part fantastical mystery...chock-full of interesting characters"
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"The mystery surrounding Marianne's family will stun readers: the resolution will leave them cheering, and hoping that it signals more adventures for Chrestomanci's wards"
HORNBOOK
Rights : Laura Cecil
Publishers:
UK : HarperCollins
US : Greenwillow
Japan : Tokuma