Book description
Christopher Chant lives in a household where magic flows as naturally as breathing-his father and uncles are enchanters, his mother a formidable sorceress. Yet Christopher himself seems remarkably ordinary, save for the extraordinary dreams that carry him night after night to fantastical realms he calls the Almost Anywheres. These aren't mere dreams, though. When Christopher begins bringing back tangible objects from his dream worlds, he catches the attention of those who understand the true weight of such power.
What follows is a summons that will reshape his entire existence: an order to report to Chrestomanci Castle for training as the future controller of all the world's magic. Diana Wynne Jones crafts this second installment of her Chrestomanci series with her characteristic blend of wit and wonder, creating a protagonist who must navigate the treacherous waters between mundane reality and extraordinary possibility.
Listeners are treated to Christopher's journey from reluctant dreamer to someone grappling with powers he barely understands. Jones builds her magical systems with the precision of a master craftsperson while maintaining the playful tone that made her one of Britain's most beloved children's authors. The audiobook format particularly suits Jones's work, allowing her clever dialogue and subtle humor to shine through vocal performances that can capture the full range of her characters' personalities.
Those familiar with Jones's influence on modern fantasy-acknowledged by giants like Neil Gaiman and Philip Pullman-will recognize her gift for creating worlds that feel both fantastical and intimately real. Christopher's story unfolds with the careful pacing of someone learning to wield forces beyond imagination, making this audiobook a worthy companion to her more famous works.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience