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‘Quite simply the best writer of magic there is’ Neil Gaiman
‘Truly magical … Guaranteed to leave you gasping’ The Bookseller
‘She is the best writer of magical fantasy for children’ Evening Standard
The beloved modern classic fantasy book for children ages 9+
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Quite simply the best writer of magic there is – Neil Gaiman
Truly magical … Guaranteed to leave you gasping – The Bookseller
She is the best writer of magical fantasy for children – Evening Standard
In this beloved modern classic, young Sophie Hatter from the land of Ingary catches the unwelcome attention of the Witch of the Waste and is put under a spell...
Deciding she has nothing more to lose, Sophie makes her way to the moving castle that hovers on the hills above her town, Market Chipping. But the castle belongs to the dreaded Wizard Howl, whose appetite, they say, is satisfied only by the souls of young girls...
There Sophie meets Michael, Howl’s apprentice, and Calcifer the fire demon, with whom she agrees a pact. Her entanglements with Calcifer, Howl, and Michael and her quest to break her curse come alive with Diana Wynne Jones’s unique combination of magic, humour, and imagination.
From one of the most beloved, bestselling and award-winning fantasy writers of all time.
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Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones is celebrated for its imaginative storytelling and humour, with critics praising the author as a master of magical fantasy for children. The book is noted for its wit, abundant magic, and intriguing alternate worlds, while also touching on serious themes that resonate with readers. It's considered one of the essential reads for children, often recognised for its clever narrative and charm.
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ISBN: 9780007299263
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 March 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 230g
Pages: 320
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About the Author
Diana Wynne Jones (1934–2011) spent her childhood in Essex and began writing fantasy novels for children in the 1970s. With her unique combination of magic, humour and imagination, she enthralled generations of children and adults with her work. She won the Guardian Award in 1977 with Charmed Life, was runner-up for the Children's Book Award in 1981 and was twice runner-up for the Carnegie Medal.
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