{"product_id":"howls-moving-castle-9780061478789","title":"Howl's Moving Castle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A true original.\" --Katherine Rundell, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eImpossible Creatures\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSophie 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined, identities exchanged, lovers confused. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe three books in the World of Howl are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHowl's Moving Castle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eCastle in the Air\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eHouse of Many Ways\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther beloved series from Dianna Wynne Jones include the Chronicles of Chrestomanci and the Dalemark Quartet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Diana Wynne Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/22\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e World of Howl #1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.55h x 5.15w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780061478789\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e29765 \/ Howl's Moving Castle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2017 pg. 101\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJones, Diana Wynne:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eIn a career spanning four decades, award-winning author \u003cstrong\u003eDiana Wynne Jones \u003c\/strong\u003e(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 \u003cem\u003eBoston Globe-Horn Book\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eHowl's Moving Castle\u003c\/em\u003e into a major motion picture, which was nominated for an Academy Award.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44119288447021,"sku":"9780061478789","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_a6c35179-5b4f-42bd-b2f2-a23cccbb1299.jpg?v=1756223759","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/howls-moving-castle-9780061478789","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}