House of Many Ways

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Diana Wynne Jones. House of Many Ways

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In which Charmain is volunteered to look after a wizard’s house

In which Charmain explores the house

In which Charmain works several spells at once

Introduces Rollo, Peter and mysterious changes in Waif

Wherein Charmain receives her anxious parent

Which concerns the colour blue

In which a number of people arrive at the Royal Mansion

In which Peter has trouble with the plumbing

In which Great Uncle William’s house proves to have many ways

In which Twinkle takes to the roof

In which Charmain kneels on a cake

Concerns laundry and lubbock eggs

In which Calcifer is very active

Which is full of kobolds again

Wherein the child Twinkle is kidnapped

Which is full of escapes and discoveries

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Diana Wynne Jones

Illustrated by Tim Stevens

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“Well, you seem a very tall, competent-looking young lady,” Great Uncle William said. His voice was tired and gentle. “The red hair is a good sign, to my mind. Very good. Do you think you can manage here while I’m gone? The place is a little disordered, I’m afraid.”

“I expect so,” Charmain said. The musty room seemed quite tidy to her. “Can you tell me some of the things I ought to do?” Though I hope I shan’t be here long, she thought. Once the King replies to my letter…

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