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A Spell for Chameleon

Piers Anthony
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A Spell for Chameleon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1977

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Piers Anthony

A Spell for Chameleon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1977
Book Details
Pages

344

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Xanth • Fantasy World

Publication Year

1977

Audience

Adult

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A Spell for Chameleon by Piers Anthony follows Bink, a young man in the magical land of Xanth who lacks evident magical abilities, facing exile to Mundania—a place without magic. To uncover his hidden powers, Bink consults the magician Humfrey, setting off an adventure involving various characters. Upon discovering his potent yet unidentified magic, Bink's journey is further complicated when he encounters Trent, a banished sorcerer with plans for Xanth. Together with the enigmatic Chameleon, Bink ultimately helps reshape the future of Xanth and discovers his true power and destiny.

Fun Facts

A Spell for Chameleon was the first novel in Piers Anthony's long-running Xanth series, which began in 1977 and has produced over 40 sequels.

This novel won the August Derleth Award for Best Novel in 1978, which is given by the British Fantasy Society.

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Piers Anthony was inspired to write A Spell for Chameleon following the commercial failure of his earlier works, deciding to focus on creating a commercially viable fantasy series.

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Book Details
Pages

344

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Xanth • Fantasy World

Publication Year

1977

Audience

Adult

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