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Howl's Moving Castle

By Diana Wynne Jones
Series: World of Howl
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Sophie Hatter, the eldest of three daughters, is cursed by the Witch of the Waste and transformed into an old woman. Her only hope to break the spell lies within the ever-moving castle of the enigmatic Wizard Howl. Sophie must navigate magical bargains, confront powerful beings, and unravel mysteries both around her and within herself in this captivating fantasy tale where nothing is quite as it seems.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for children and young readers who enjoy imaginative fantasy adventures with strong characters and magical intrigue. Fans of classic fantasy and Diana Wynne Jones’ other series will find it especially rewarding.

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Hayao Miyazaki's Academy Award-nominated film introduced the Wizard Howl to new fans. Now the classic novel and its companion, "Castle in the Air," are back in these new editions featuring new cover art.

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A true original. --Katherine Rundell, bestselling author of Impossible Creatures

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. What will happen to Sophie Hatter when she enters Howl's castle?

In this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined, identities exchanged, lovers confused.

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.

The three books in the World of Howl are:

  • Howl's Moving Castle
  • Castle in the Air
  • House of Many Ways

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

Series: World of Howl

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780061478789

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 April 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 448

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Diana Wynne Jones Series: World of Howl Studio Ghibliverse Young Adult

About the Author

In a career spanning four decades, award-winning author Diana Wynne Jones (1934-2011) wrote more than forty books of fantasy for young readers. Characterized by magic, multiple universes, witches, and wizards--and a charismatic nine-lived enchanter--her books are filled with unlimited imagination, dazzling plots, and an effervescent sense of humor that earned her legendary status in the world of fantasy. Her books, published to international acclaim, have earned a wide array of honors, including two Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honors and the British Fantasy Society's Karl Edward Wagner Award for having made a significant impact on fantasy. Acclaimed director and animator Hayao Miyazaki adapted Howl's Moving Castle into a major motion picture, which was nominated for an Academy Award.

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