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Howl's Moving Castle (World of Howl, 1) Mass Market Paperback – August 7, 2001

by Diana Wynne Jones (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 19,862 ratings
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This 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.

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.

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 Howl's castle?

All 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. As Neil Gaiman stated, she was "quite simply the best writer for children of her generation."

The three books in the World of Howl are:

  • Howl's Moving Castle
  • Castle in the Air
  • House of Many Ways

Other beloved series from Dianna Wynne Jones include the Chronicles of Chrestomanci and the Dalemark Quartet.

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  1. Reading age
    9+ years, from customers
  2. Book 1 of 3
    Howl's Castle
  3. Print length
    336 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    800L
  7. Dimensions
    4.19 x 0.84 x 6.75 inches
  8. Publisher
    Greenwillow Books
  9. Publication date
    August 7, 2001
  10. ISBN-10
    006441034X
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0064410342
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4.7 out of 5 stars
19,862 global ratings

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Customers find the book charming, amazing, and fun. They describe the imagination as creative, delightful, and innocently magical. Readers praise the characters as well-developed, multidimensional, and likable. They appreciate the details and depth of the story. Additionally, they praise the writing quality as well-written, clean, and unobjectionable. Opinions differ on the pacing, with some finding it dramatic and heartwarming, while others say it feels rushed.

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785 customers mention "Readability"785 positive0 negative

Customers find the book charming, amazing, and fun to read. They say it's a great bedtime story with memorable, likable, humorous main characters. Readers also mention the story is sweet and doesn't disappoint.

"Such an amazing book. I loved all of the characters and the plot. The magic is a whole lot of fun and I loved the blending of all of the dimensions...." Read more

"A pleasure and beautifully written. Magical. And it’s a standalone from anime storytelling. For anyone who has an imagination. Buy." Read more

"...for the gorgeous Studio Ghibli animated film, and though it is NOT gorgeous, it has its own charm and beauty...." Read more

"...But this book is more whimsical and more charming than the movie could ever hope to be. <3" Read more

347 customers mention "Imagination"347 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very creative, fun, and magical. They appreciate the wonderful characters and delightful world. Readers describe the story as cute, saying it takes them on a fantastical adventure.

"...I loved all of the characters and the plot. The magic is a whole lot of fun and I loved the blending of all of the dimensions. So much fun." Read more

"A pleasure and beautifully written. Magical. And it’s a standalone from anime storytelling. For anyone who has an imagination. Buy." Read more

"...Diana Wynne Jones has great fun with fantasy tropes, and so will you." Read more

"...But this book is more whimsical and more charming than the movie could ever hope to be. <3" Read more

223 customers mention "Character development"214 positive9 negative

Customers find the characters compelling, two-dimensional, and humorous. They also mention the strong female character is intelligent.

"Such an amazing book. I loved all of the characters and the plot. The magic is a whole lot of fun and I loved the blending of all of the dimensions...." Read more

"...It's so FUN! I love all of the characters, and all of the events that seem so random throughout the book tie together so nicely...." Read more

"...In sum, this book has complex characters, the castle is interesting and fun, and you can even find complex themes if you go looking for them...." Read more

"Howl’s Moving Castle is filled with magical amazements, great characters and many surprises...." Read more

152 customers mention "Depth"134 positive18 negative

Customers find the book has depth. They say it creates an elaborate story and then has all the pieces fit together. Readers also mention the world is fleshed out and explained with care. They appreciate the cover, art at the beginning of every chapter, and unique adventure.

"...However, they have unsuspected depths and unexpected reserves, and a reader can't help liking them...." Read more

"I finished this book in one sitting. 👀 The plot is cleverly written, with clues hidden throughout for those who read carefully. A delight!..." Read more

"...how different this is from the movie, because it gives you two whole different perspectives. Such an amazing book...." Read more

"...that takes you on a fantastical adventure that is unique, has wonderful world building, and beautiful character development...." Read more

138 customers mention "Writing quality"121 positive17 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book to be well-written, clean, and unobjectionable. They also say it's a beautiful modern fairy tale. Readers also appreciate the wonderful way the author worded the story. Additionally, they mention the narrator has a British accent and does a wonderful job.

"A pleasure and beautifully written. Magical. And it’s a standalone from anime storytelling. For anyone who has an imagination. Buy." Read more

"...There's some light romance, but nothing sexual. The language is clean and unobjectionable...." Read more

"...Jenny Sterling was one of the very best female narrators I've listened to. She was really amazing and brought the story to life...." Read more

"...it takes place in is interesting; the characters are pleasant, well written, and three dimensional...." Read more

64 customers mention "Age range"64 positive0 negative

Customers find the book great for any age. They say it delights both them and their children. Readers mention the fun twists and turns keep their children engaged. In addition, they say the book appeals to students with its details of castles and is family-friendly.

"So cute and wonderful for any age" Read more

"A wonderful novel, appropriate for younger ages but engaging and enjoyable for my teen daughter.Highly recommend!" Read more

"Fantastic story! Good for anyone 12 or older. The story is charming and delightful." Read more

"I loved every minute of this book and loved sharing it with my children. Now I can go watch the movie and compare." Read more

23 customers mention "Value for money"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well worth the money. They say it's cheaper than headache medicine and worth its weight in gold.

"...It was well worth the money I spent on it, and would of happily spent more for it." Read more

"...Plus, right now the Kindle version is only $2.00! So it is a great way to spend $2.00, and even if you don't have a Kindle, you can read it on your..." Read more

"...the book and arrived super fast and in great condition and was a wonderful price! 💖..." Read more

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152 customers mention "Pacing"100 positive52 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book. Some mention the climax is dramatic and heartwarming, while others say it feels rushed and the plot is a bit messy.

"...twist and turns just enough for kids to not get confused... loved the ending, very 80s movie vibe 🫶..." Read more

"...and the pace is pretty frantic at the end...." Read more

"...while it has all the same characters and setting, the plot lines are very different...." Read more

"...The climax is dramatic and certainly satisfies the various lose ends but has a character not in keeping with the tone of the rest f the book...." Read more

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Ana G
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
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Such an amazing book. I loved all of the characters and the plot. The magic is a whole lot of fun and I loved the blending of all of the dimensions. So much fun.
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BobbyB
5.0 out of 5 stars just as gorgeous as the movie
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A pleasure and beautifully written. Magical. And it’s a standalone from anime storytelling. For anyone who has an imagination. Buy.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not the movie, but great fun
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The novel is the basis for the gorgeous Studio Ghibli animated film, and though it is NOT gorgeous, it has its own charm and beauty. Unlike their counterparts in the film, Sophie, Howl, Calcifer, and even the Scarecrow are complex, often quarrelsome, cowardly, and misdirected. However, they have unsuspected depths and unexpected reserves, and a reader can't help liking them. Diana Wynne Jones has great fun with fantasy tropes, and so will you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Charming
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
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I feel like people expect the whimsy and charm of the movie.

But this book is more whimsical and more charming than the movie could ever hope to be. <3
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Fall!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2024
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I started reading this to my kids and fell in love! Finished in a day!! I will of course finish reading it to my kids lol
The storyline, twist and turns just enough for kids to not get confused... loved the ending, very 80s movie vibe 🫶
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Brittany
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favs!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2024
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I came to this book because of the anime back in the day. But DANG. The book is spectacular and has become one of my favorites! It's so FUN! I love all of the characters, and all of the events that seem so random throughout the book tie together so nicely. This author is a clever genius!!! I love Michael, I'm so sad he didn't make it into the sequels hahaha... I highly recommend this book (and entire trilogy). It's so wonderful!!
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Savanah
5.0 out of 5 stars Got it because of the movie didn’t disappoint
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2024
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So cute and wonderful for any age
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
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Purchased after watching the movie. The storyline is much different vs the movie, but in a really enjoyable way. Bought for my 9yo and ended up reading myself. Might be too advanced for a 9yo reading level. Delightful book, highly recommend
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Amna
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing cover
Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2024
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I was hoping for pretty cover for this book bc the other covers for howls moving castle were uglyyy but this one is rlly cute!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars amazing cover
Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2024
I was hoping for pretty cover for this book bc the other covers for howls moving castle were uglyyy but this one is rlly cute!!
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Montserrat Tavitas
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bien.
Reviewed in Mexico on July 20, 2024
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Llegó a tiempo y en buenas condiciones.
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Lisa Julia
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!
Reviewed in the Netherlands on October 21, 2024
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This edition is gorgeous, with illustrations inside. The story is a perfect fantasy for escapism and it has great humor and emotion.
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manisha_astro
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantasy filled; brimming with enchantments
Reviewed in India on October 10, 2024
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This is such a great book! I personally found Sophie kind of annoying sometimes, but I guess it's normal when you suddenly turn old for no reason at all lmao. I personally really liked Howl as a character and I thought he was really cute and interesting!! I never really hated him tbh. I felt sorta suspicious of the dog man guy (was his name Percival??) because he didn't even have a reason to be in the castle he js randomly spawned and was just.there lol. But I still found all the character really well written ( you too scarecrow ) and loved the whole book sm!! A lot different than the movie but it's alr!! Def recommend!
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Lucas
5.0 out of 5 stars Boa edição
Reviewed in Spain on September 21, 2024
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Edição simples e com ilustrações belas
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