Howl's moving castle - diana wynne jones

Hayao Miyazakis 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.

Diana Wynne Joness entrancing, classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn.

This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling.

Its a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.

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 Howls 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 theres 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 Howls castle?.