First published 2006
When Cat and Marianne stumble upon a mysterious egg hidden in the Pinhoe family's ancestral home, it triggers a tidal wave of rogue magic that threatens their entire community. As Marianne's family of secret witches scramble to conceal their powers, the pair must navigate a web of deception to uncover the truth before the world's most powerful enchanter, Chrestomanci, intervenes. With time running out, Marianne must choose between her family loyalty and her growing magical abilities if she hopes to avert disaster.
Genres: coming-of-age, fantasy, magic, young-adult
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Pinhoe
416 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins Children's Books