Howl's Moving Castle Deluxe Limited Edition - by Diana Wynne Jones (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- "A true original.
- 8-12 Years
- 8.3" x 5.8" Hardcover
- 352 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic
Description
About the Book
Eldest of three sisters in a land where it is considered to be a misfortune, Sophie is resigned to her fate as a hat shop apprentice until a witch turns her into an old woman and she finds herself in the castle of the greatly feared wizard Howl.Book Synopsis
"A true original." --Katherine Rundell, bestselling author of Impossible Creatures
A deluxe limited hardcover edition of the beloved international bestseller, Howl's Moving Castle. The stunning package is perfect for gift-giving and collecting for every reader who has fallen in love with the iconic Wizard Howl.
Diana Wynne Jones's unique combination of magic, humor, and imagination dazzles in this modern classic--beloved by readers of all ages.
When Sophie Hatter unwittingly attracts the attention of the Witch of the Waste, she finds herself transformed into an old woman. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must infiltrate the ever-moving castle in the hills, handle the heartless Wizard Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to the irresistibly charming Howl--and herself--than first meets the eye.
This deluxe limited edition features:
- Luminous new jacket artwork and full-color endpapers by artist Devin Elle Kurtz.Digitally printed edges.Shimmering foil stamping on the case.Striking black-and-white interior artwork by internationally bestselling author Stefan Bachmann.
Howl's Moving Castle is beloved by generations of fantasy readers and the source for Hayao Miyazaki's film, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and was recently rereleased in celebration of its twentieth anniversary.