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Diana Wynne Jones

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by Diana Wynne Jones (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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“All I did was ask you for a role-playing game. You never warned me I’d be pitched into it for real! And I asked you for hobbits on a Grail quest, and not one hobbit have I seen!”

Hexwood Farm is a bit like human memory; it doesn’t reveal its secrets in chronological order. Consequently, whenever Ann enters Hexwood, she cannot guarantee on always ending up in the same place or even the same time.

Hexwood Farm is full of machines that should not be tampered with – and when one is, the aftershock is felt throughout the universe. Only Hume, Ann and Mordion can prevent an apocalypse in their struggle with the deadly Reigners – or are they too being altered by the whims of Hexwood?

A complex blend of science fiction and all sorts of fantasy – including fantasy football!!

Length: 387 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Page Flip: Enabled	Language: English	Age Level: 11 and up

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Diana Wynne Jones (1934–2011) spent her childhood in Essex and began writing fantasy novels for children in the 1970s. With her unique combination of magic, humour and imagination, she enthralled generations of children and adults with her work. She won the Guardian Award in 1977 with Charmed Life, was runner-up for the Children's Book Award in 1981 and was twice runner-up for the Carnegie Medal. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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...Her hallmarks include laugh-aloud humour, plenty of magic and imaginative array of alternate worlds. Yet, at the same time, a great seriousness is present in all of her novels, a sense of urgency that links Jones's most outrageous plots to her readers' hopes and fears...' Publishers Weekly --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

ASIN : B009YBU5DS
Publisher : HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks (6 December 2012)
Language : English
File size : 1505 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 387 pages

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- 218 in Time Travel Sci-Fi Books for Young Adults
- 518 in Children's Classic Literature
- 2,869 in Action & Adventure for Young Adults

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Samrosie

A puzzle book of a book

Reviewed in Australia on 8 April 2015

Twisty and clever
Typical DWJ nontypical tale, and it all comes together in the end

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Katri-Mills

I wish I'd read the blurb first... but I got there

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 October 2019

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I like the author and that's why I bought the book. Hence, I didn't read the blurb. If I had known it wasn't written in chronological order, I never would have bought it.

But I powered through. It turned out to be an interesting read, but it took me over a week to read it, when it should have taken less than a day. The out-of-sync nature didn't feel necessary. It helped to hide some of the characters' identities, but for some of them, who would have guessed anyway?

I am naturally a tad negative, so if this reads as though I hated it, allow me to clarify: it was actually pretty good. Once I got over the timing issues, the story flowed quite nicely. As I learnt about some of the characters, they became a lot easier to accept, and I really started to root for them, particularly Hume.

The story is quite dated, and you can tell, but don't let that put you off. This one will make the shelf, once I've made room. In fact, I may have to buy another bookcase.

Jayra

Diana Wynne Jones spins her magic again!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 July 2020

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It is a shame that this author is not more widely known. I have enjoyed and still enjoy her imaginative fantasies in her books - there are more popular characters from her pen in other books, of course, but i am enjoying this one too. Am halfway through the book and it a pleasure to read.

Ms Louise Wilford

Confusing but enjoyable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2013

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Hexwood was one of the most confusing Diana Wynne Jones books I've read, and it is difficult to comment on the plot without giving away the central idea. Suffice it to say that Jones's trademark wit and cleverness has created a compelling, unpredictable, often rather strange tale which involves the typical Diana Wynne Jones features of a love story, a rather frightening atmosphere of mystery and complication, moments of humour, and some excellent descriptions. The plot is complex to the point of confusion but it does eventually come together and its well worth sticking with it for the final unveil, as the various plot strands come together. After reading it, I understood what Jones was trying to do and how skillfully she'd managed it, though if it had been my first venture into Jones territory I might not have stuck with it for long enough to appreciate its skill. Atmospheric, gripping, peculiar and imaginative, I would recommend this novel to fans of Diana Wynne Jones.

K. Rush

Fascinating

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 July 2009

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One of my favourite of Diana Wynne Jones books and since I love all of them this is real praise. A complex mystery plot that draws you in. Just when you think you see where the plot is going, the magic of the Hexwood shifts something and you see events from a new perspective. By the end of the story you think 'Oh yes I see now' and have to read it all over again to spot the clues that you missed first time around. It is so well constructed that each time I read it I see something new. I can't describe the plot without giving away some of the secrets it is such fun to uncover for yourself. It is definitely suitable for bright teenagers and adults but some scenes can be horrifying; others move you to tears. Go and read it - at least 3 times - you won't be bored even after the 10th time.

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Suz77

Unmissable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 August 2018

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Oh the magical complexities of Diana Wynne Jones’ mind! I was absolutely glued to this book - one of her best in my opinion 😄 lots of depth to the characters and a fascinating plot unfolding over several alleged time lines and realities. Amazing happenings unfold as the characters are forced to take part as a myriad of imaginary players. Some of the events are very dark and a variety of difficult emotions are explored. All in all a very satisfying conclusion. I couldn’t put it down.

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