Howl's Moving Castle -- Diana Wynne Jones, Paperback

Diana Wynne Jones's entrancing, classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn.

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?

Author: Diana Wynne Jones
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 08/07/2001
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 6.78h x 4.36w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780064410342
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 29765 / Howl's Moving Castle


Review Citation(s):
Ingram Children's Advance 07/01/2001 pg. 65
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2001 pg. 98 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Booksense '76 Childrens Fall02 08/01/2002 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2002 pg. 98 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style