Howl’s Moving Castle

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This entrancing classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. An international bestseller, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature.

Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl’s castle.

To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there’s far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye.

In this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined, identities exchanged, lovers confused. The Witch has placed a spell on Howl. Does the clue to breaking it lie in a famous poem? And what will happen to Sophie Hatter when she enters Howl’s castle?

All fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.”

The three books in the World of Howl are:

Howl’s Moving CastleCastle in the AirHouse of Many Ways

Other beloved series from Dianna Wynne Jones include the Chronicles of Chrestomanci and the Dalemark Quartet.

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Bestselling and acclaimed fantasy series from Diana Wynn Jones
Sophie has the misfortune of being the eldest daughter, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. When she falls under a horrid spell of a witch, Sophie goes to an ever-moving castle in an attempt to reverse the curse. This stunning sequel is a large-scale, fast-paced fantasy in which people and things are never quite what they seem. The conclusion to the fantasy series features magical court intrigue set in a fantasy world that will keep readers hooked until the very last page. The magical and funny Chrestomanci novels will enchant fans of Rick Riordan and Chris Colfer. Neil Gaiman called Diana Wynne Jones’s work “Always perfectly magical.” Volume I contains Charmed Life and The Lives of Christopher Chant. Volume II contains The Magicians of Caprona and Witch Week, in which two warring families join forces to keep the White Devil from invading their city. Chrestomanci intervenes when someone is in danger of being burned at the stake. Volume III contains Conrad’s Fate and The Pinhoe Egg. Conrad must overcome his terrible karma while working at a mysterious mansion. A mystical egg is discovered in Marianne’s attic that may lead to a mess only the Chrestomanci can sort out.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenwillow Books; Reprint edition (April 22, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0061478784
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0061478789
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9+ years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 800L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 – 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.9 x 7.62 inches