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 Castle Castle in the
Air House of Many Ways
Other beloved series from Dianna Wynne Jones include the Chronicles of
Chrestomanci and the Dalemark Quartet.
About the Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books is respected worldwide for
its tradition of publishing innovative, entertaining and award-winning books
that excite and capture the imagination of young readers.
The division is recognised for nurturing new talent as well
as publishing a highly regarded list of established best-selling authors. Its
publishing includes timeless classics like The Chronicles of Narnia and The
Hobbit, as well as perennial family favourites like Judith Kerr's The Tiger who
Came to Tea and Michael Bond's Paddington.
HarperCollins Children's Books is also home to some of the
most popular authors in children's literature today, including David Walliams,
Derek Landy, Michael Morpurgo, Louise Rennison and Oliver Jeffers, and features
innovative publishing from some of the hottest licensed brands including Dr.
Seuss and Hello Kitty.
