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Archers goon ebook by diana wynne jones 9780062243409. On the whole, this was a really satisfying read from the get go because even though this appeared to be simply a weird story about megalomaniac magicians and the unsuspecting family that gets mingled in. The trouble started when howard sykes came home from school and found the goon sitting in the kitchen. Diana wynne joness entrancing, classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. A goon is a being who melts into the foreground and sticks there. But thats such a minor quibble i loved this book slyly humorous the whole way through. Read a sample read a sample read a sample enlarge book cover.
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Youngold protagonists in diana wynne joness novels pp. She is the author of the chrestomanci and dalemark quartet series. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The family moved around a lot, finally settling in rural essex. Diana wynne jones books are comfort reads to me so i was super happy to see that archers goon was the next readalong pick. Diana wynne jones was born in london on august 16, 1934. One of the most memorable and irresistible characters in all of literaturethe wizard howlis introduced in diana wynne jones s classic fantasy novel howls moving castle and makes guest appearances in two standalone sequel novels, castle in the air and house of many ways. Diana wynne jones a bewitching comic fantasy by a master of the supernaturalcat doesnt mind living in the shadow of his sister, gwendolen, the most promising young witch ever seen on coven street. Archer s goon kindle edition by diana wynne jones author format.
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