{"product_id":"the-islands-of-chaldea","title":"The Islands of Chaldea","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stand-alone novel of magic and adventure by the renowned fantasy author Diana Wynne Jones  who also wrote Howls Moving Castle and the Chrestomanci books. Almost finished upon her death in 2011  the manuscript was completed by Dianas sister Ursula Jones  an acclaimed novelist and actress. Publishers Weekly called The Islands of Chaldea \"a story to cherish\" in their starred review. Aileen comes from a long line of magic makers  and her aunt Beck is the most powerful magician on Skarr. But Aileens magic has yet to reveal itself  even though she is old enough and it should have by now. When Aileen is sent over the sea on a mission for the King  she worries that shell be useless and in the way. A powerful talking cat changes all of thatand with every obstacle Aileen faces  she becomes stronger and more confident  until her magic blooms. This stand-alone novel  by the beloved and acclaimed author of such classic fantasy novels as Howls Moving Castle and the Chrestomanci books  will be welcomed by fans old and new. \"Joness imaginative vigor is unabated in this last  picaresque novel; her deft  fluid style and penchant for precise  characterful description are amply present \" proclaimed The Horn Book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964851122229,"sku":"ByrdShop_0062295071","price":27.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780062295071_0e9fdb12-cd0a-483f-b7ef-3459968f85ab.jpg?v=1770482731","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-islands-of-chaldea","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}