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Binding: PaperbackEAN: 9780061478789 ISBN: 0061478784 Label: Eos Manufacturer: Eos Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 448 Publication Date: May 01, 2008 Publisher: Eos Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Release Date: April 22, 2008 Studio: Eos Editorial Review: Product Description: 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. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - An Engaging TaleThe story of Sophie Hatter, her curse, and the multitude of relationships that form as a result of her quest to end it form an engaging story. I approached this book from having seen the movie first and was very surprised at how loosely the movie's story was based on the original work. Diana Wynne Jones has written a children's book set in a land where magic is commonplace and is part of the everyday. While the Castle that moves about of its own accord causes some worry among the populace, ... Read More Rating:  - Excellent, Wonderful, Delightful!Excellent. I loved fairytales growing up and read all of then reread and reread so many times that I had them memorized. Diane has done the job. Her books are just as delightful and completely enjoyable at 14 or 40. My daughter and I are reading all of her books and I just finished this one last night. I loved it! I highly recommend her books to anyone who loves a good fairytale. They are better by far than any of the other attempts I have read over the years. and I have read most of them!! ... Read More Rating: - Howl's Moving CastleIn the land of Ingary, it is considered a great misfortune to be born the eldest of three. It means that you are destined to fail, no matter what you do, and Sophie Hatter, a meek little hat shop owner's daughter, firmly believes in this. She herself is the oldest of three in the town of Market Chipping, and her younger sisters are considered far more pretty and talented than she. But Sophie's miserable little world is turned upside down when she is transformed into an old hag by a woman known as the Witch ... Read More Rating: - Thank You, Diana Wynne Jones!It was great timing the product arrived just after I had a job interview. I've been eagerly waiting for this to arrive and a few days after the estimated delivery date it did. At a perfect timing even. Howl's Moving Castle is one interesting book. Diana Wynne Jones puts it in a way where one has to keep reading in order to understand what the deal really is. As I read, my mind wanders off to what could happen next given all the details I've read so far and I couldn't be quite too sure at first, ... Read More Rating: - WonderfulThis goes along with the other book, "Castle in the Air". Really incredibly fun. I loved these 2 books. Good for any age ! |
