A Spell for Chameleon

★ 4.1 avg 372 votes

About this book

Xanth was the enchanted land where magic ruled - where every citizen had a special spell only he could cast. It was a land of centaurs, dragons and basiliks.But poor Bink alone had no magic. And unless he got some - and fast - he would be exiled. The Good Magician Humfrey was convined that Bink did indeed have magic, magic as powerful as any possessed by the King or Good Magician Humfrey himself. But no one could fathom the nature of Bink's very special magic. Bink was in despair. This was worse than having no magic at all...and he would still be exiled.

4.1 ★★★★☆ average of 4 sources · 372 votes
Open Library 3.8 26
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Reader Profile

Enjoyment83Difficulty60Influence46Popularity44Classic49

4.1/5 · 372 readers · 344 pages · ≈ 6 h 22 m · Moderate

What order should I read the Xanth series?

Read A Spell for Chameleon first, then follow the publication order above — Dragon on a Pedestal.

How long does it take to read A Spell for Chameleon?

About ≈ 6 h 22 m — 344 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mA Spell for Chameleon~6 h 22 m

How many pages is A Spell for Chameleon?

344 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320A Spell for Chameleon344

What genre is A Spell for Chameleon?

It sits on the Fantasy, Fiction shelves.

Is A Spell for Chameleon in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who wrote A Spell for Chameleon?

Piers Anthony.

Xanth — reading order

  1. → A Spell for Chameleon (1977) you are here
  2. 1 Dragon on a Pedestal (1983)
🏆 Awards August Derleth Award