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The Islands of Chaldea

by Diana Wynne Jones, Ursula Jones

Children's fictionMagic, fictionFamily life, fictionSelf-confidence, fictionCats, fictionVoyages and travels, fictionFantasy fictionMagic

Aileen's family of magic makers includes Aunt Beck, the most powerful magician on Skarr, but her own magic does not show itself until a mission for the King and a magical cat help her find strength and confidence. Aileen's magic has yet to be revealed when she is sent on a mission for the King and help from a powerful cat makes her stronger and more confident as her magic blooms. The plot contains mild profanity and violence. Completed by Ursula Jones.

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Book data: Open Library