The Islands of Chaldea

The Islands of Chaldea is a stand-alone novel of magic and adventure by the renowned fantasy author Diana Wynne Jones, who also wrote Howl's Moving Castle and the Chrestomanci books. The manuscript, almost finished upon her death in 2011, was completed by her sister Ursula Jones. The story follows Aileen, who comes from a long line of magic makers. Despite being old enough, her magic has not yet revealed itself. Sent on a mission for the King, Aileen fears she'll be useless, but a powerful talking cat and the challenges she faces help her gain confidence and her magic begins to bloom. Publishers Weekly praised the book as 'a story to cherish' in their starred review.