The Magicians of Caprona by Diana Wynne Jones

Step into the magical city-state of Caprona, where music is enchantment and spells can be as slippery as spaghetti. In this beloved fantasy from award-winning author Diana Wynne Jones, two powerful families of spell-makers—the Montanas and the Petrocchis—have been bitter rivals for generations. When the city’s magic begins to fail and a mysterious "White Devil" threatens its very existence, the feuding families must do the unthinkable: work together. The story follows young Tonino Montana, who lacks the family’s natural instinct for spells but possesses a rare gift for communicating with cats. Alongside Angelica Petrocchi, Tonino must uncover the truth behind an evil enchanter to save their country. This whimsical tale features an appearance by the charismatic nine-lived enchanter, Chrestomanci. Book Details Publisher: Beech Tree Genre: Juvenile Fantasy / Fiction