Unexpected Magic: Collected Stories

Description: Master storyteller Diana Wynne Jones presents a riveting collection of 15 unpredictable tales and one novella that range from the silly to the spellbinding, featuring a richly detailed cast of characters, ingenious twists, and unique settings.

Brief description:

In a career spanning four decades, award-winning 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 are filled with unlimited imagination, dazzling plots, and an effervescent sense of humor that earned her legendary status in the world of fantasy. Her books, published to international acclaim, have earned a wide array of honors, including two Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honors and the British Fantasy Society's Karl Edward Wagner Award for having made a significant impact on fantasy. Acclaimed director and animator Hayao Miyazaki adapted Howl's Moving Castle into a major motion picture, which was nominated for an Academy Award.

Review Quotes:

"Thanks to her endless powers of invention, Diana Wynne Jones has joined a handful of her British contemporaries who never disappoint." - New York Times Book Review

"This eclectic collection will delight existing fans and win new ones. The running theme of surprise, renewed expectations, and the unexpected gives this collection a constant impact. Great work from one of the best modern fantasy authors." - Kirkus Reviews

"Wonderfully fun and fantastical adventures. A must-have." - VOYA