In this sequel to the international bestseller Howl's Moving Castle, bookish Charmain finds herself smack in the middle of magical court intrigues . . . and dealing with the dashing Wizard Howl.

When Charmain Baker agreed to look after her great-uncle's house, she thought she was getting blissful, parent-free time to read. She didn't realize that the house bent space and time, and she did not expect to become responsible for an extremely magical stray dog and a muddled young apprentice wizard.

Now, somehow, she's been targeted by a terrifying creature called a lubbock, too, and become central to the king's urgent search for the fabled Elfgift that will save the country. The king is so desperate to find the Elfgift, he's called in an intimidating sorceress named Sophie to help. And where Sophie is, the great Wizard Howl and fire demon Calcifer won't be far behind.

How did respectable Charmain end up in such a mess, and how will she get herself out of it?

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.

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.

Review Citations:

• Wilson Children's Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9780061477973, Paperback)
• Wilson Middle/Jr. High Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9780061477973, Paperback)
• Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2008 pg. 315 (EAN 9780061477959, Hardcover)
• Publishers Weekly 05/19/2008 pg. 54 (EAN 9780061477959, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
• Kirkus Review - Children 05/15/2008 pg. 559 (EAN 9780061477959, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
• School Library Journal 06/01/2008 pg. 144 (EAN 9780061477959, Hardcover)
• Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2008 pg. 161 (EAN 9780061477959, Hardcover)
• Booklist 05/15/2008 pg. 55 (EAN 9780061477959, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
• Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 (EAN 9780061477959, Hardcover)
• Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 346 (EAN 9780061477959, Hardcover)
• Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2008 pg. 26 (EAN 9780061477959, Hardcover)
• Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2008 (EAN 9780061477959, Hardcover)
• Wilson Children's Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9780061477959, Hardcover)
• Wilson Middle/Jr. High Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9780061477959, Hardcover)
• Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2009 pg. 443 (EAN 9781436161299, Compact Disc)
• School Library Journal 08/01/2009 pg. 56 (EAN 9781436161299, Compact Disc)
• Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2009 pg. 443 (EAN 9781436161244, Analog Audio Cassette)
• School Library Journal 08/01/2009 pg. 56 (EAN 9781436161244, Analog Audio Cassette)

Contributor Bio:Jones, Diana Wynne

In a career spanning four decades, award-winning author Diana Wynne Jones (1934-2011) wrote more than forty books of fantasy for young readers. Characterized by magic, multiple universes, witches, and wizards--and a charismatic nine-lived enchanter--her books are filled with unlimited imagination, dazzling plots, and an effervescent sense of humor that earned her legendary status in the world of fantasy. Her books, published to international acclaim, have earned a wide array of honors, including two Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honors and the British Fantasy Society's Karl Edward Wagner Award for having made a significant impact on fantasy. Acclaimed director and animator Hayao Miyazaki adapted Howl's Moving Castle into a major motion picture, which was nominated for an Academy Award.