Andrew seemed an unusual hero for a children's story initially, since he is a middle aged man.

I think the thing I liked most about it were the characters. I have been meaning to read something by Diana Wynne Jones for a long time but somehow never got round to it, so I jumped at the chance to try this new stand-alone novel.

The two are drawn to each other, however, and slowly start to unravel the truth that surrounds them. But with the entrance of Aidan Cain, an orphan, into his house and his life the mysteries deepen. It seems he has forgotten a lot of what his grandfather taught him, including the mystery of the field-of-care he has inherited. He also remembers that there is something special about the beautiful, old coloured glass above the kitchen door, but not exactly what that is. Andrew remembers some things from when he was a little boy, such as his grandfather leaving vegetables on the roof of the shed for someone, or something, to eat each night. Publisher: Harper Collins Children's BooksĪndrew Hope, a rather woolly professor, learns that his magical grandfather has died, leaving him his house and his field-of-care.

Great for those still in mourning over the end of Harry Potter. Summary: Magical mystery galore in this quirky, funny book.

Enchanted glass by diana wynne jones