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Howl's Moving Castle
Series: World of Howl
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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 Jonesβ other series will find it especially rewarding.
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See moreHayao 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 Howlβand herselfβthan 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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House of Many Ways
In this sequel to the international bestseller Howl's Moving Castle, bookish Charmain finds herself smack in the middle of magical court intrigues... and dealing with the dashing Wizard Howl. When Charmain Baker agreed to look after her great-uncle's house, she thought she was getting blissful, parent-free time to read. She didn't realise that the house bent space and time, and...Paperback$3700Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Howl's Moving Castle
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...Paperback$4000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Castle in the Air
In this stunning sequel to Howl's Moving Castle, Diana Wynne Jones has again created a large-scale, fast-paced fantasy in which people and things are never quite what they seem. There are good and bad djinns, a genie in a bottle, wizards, witches, cats and dogs (but are they cats and dogs?), and a mysterious floating castle filled with kidnapped princesses,...Paperback$3700Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
Book Details
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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
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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Howlβs Moving Castle
Quite simply the best writer of magic there is β Neil Gaiman Truly magical β¦ Guaranteed to leave you gasping β The Bookseller She is the best writer of magical fantasy for children β 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...Paperback$1700Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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The Howlβs Moving Castle Trilogy Box Set
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Mixed Magics
Glorious rejacket of the story collection set in the worlds of Chrestomanci. The stories featured in this collection are: Warlock at the Wheel Stealer of Souls Carol Oneirβs Hundredth Dream The Sage of Theare Everybodyβs favourite nine-lifed enchanter makes a guest appearance in each tale. Plus many favourites from the Chrestomanci novels β and a cast of thousands! With illustrations...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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