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Diana Wynne Joness unique combination of magic, humor, and imagination dazzles in this modern classicbeloved by readers of all ages.
Includes afterword by Peter Glassman, Founder and Owner of Books of Wonder!
Sophie Hatter 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 attention of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself transformed into an old woman. Her only chance at breaking the curse lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howls home. And Howl has a reputation for stealing young women’s hearts. At least Sophie will be safe from that…right? To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch head-on. Along the way, she discovers that theres far more to the irresistibly charming Howland herselfthan first meets the eye. They might even capture each others hearts.
Howls Moving Castleis beloved by generations of fantasy readers, and the source for Hayao Miyazakis film, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and was recently re-released in celebration of its 20thanniversary.
In honor of the 50thanniversary of Greenwillow Books,Howls Moving Castle,one of its most celebrated titles, will be repackaged in a hardcover deluxe edition with new jacket art and full-color endpapers by Devin Elle Kurtz, digitally printed edges, foil stamping on the case, and a frontispiece and chapter decorations by internationally bestselling author Stefan Bachmann. This stunning deluxe limited edition is perfect for longtime fans, new readers, and gift-giving.