A Spell for Chameleon, by Piers Anthony, follows a twisting and moving plot
throughout the magical land of Xanth. It chronicles the adventures of Bink, a
person of good heart, but no magic, which is grounds for banishment. He quests
across Xanth, meeting a deceptive sorceress named Iris, gaining knowledge from
an old magician, Humphrey, outsmarting a dragon, meeting a girl who changes
appearance gradually each day, following a cycle, and eventually getting banished.
He meets an old supervillain who had been exiled before Bink's time, and they
(reluctantly) work together to reenter Xanth. Once there, they discover an old
castle that's been masking secrets for centuries. Once there, they discover
that the castle won't let them leave, and they realize that they could be
trapped indefinitely.
I liked this book for a variety of reasons, including the
unexpected twists in the plot, which always kept me guessing over what would
happen next. The characters were also really hilarious, and evolved and changed
throughout the book. The world itself was spectacularly creative, involving
thoughts, concepts, and plays on words that were both clever and funny.
Overall, I would say it is a pretty good book, and I would recommend it to
anyone who enjoys jokes and fantasy books. My only complaint is that there are
just a tad too many puns.
Reviewed by Anonymous, Grade 9
Montrose Library
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