In this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy, people and things are never quite what they seem. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl-and herself-than first meets the eye. 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. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle.
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. 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. An international bestseller, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature. No one will be more surprised than Charmain by what Howl and Sophie discover.This entrancing classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. Of course, with that magical family involved, there's bound to be chaos – and unexpected revelations. And where Sophie is, can the Wizard Howl and fire demon Calcifer be far behind? Caught up in an intense royal search, she encounters an intimidating sorceress named Sophie.
Its single door leads to any number of places – the bedrooms, the kitchen, the caves under the mountains, the past, to name but a few.īy opening that door, Charmain is now also looking after an extremely magical stray dog, a muddled young apprentice wizard and a box of the king's most treasured documents, as well as irritating a clan of small blue creatures. Looking after Great Uncle William's tiny cottage while he's ill should have been easy, but Great Uncle William is better known as the Royal Wizard Norland an his house bends space and time. Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Children's Literature 2009.Ī chaotically magical sequel to Howl's Moving Castle.Ĭharmain Baker is in over her head.
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