Synopsis
Popular children's fantasy author Diana Wynne Jones embarks on her second sequel to HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE with cinematic panache and characteristic wit. Pampered and cosseted, Charmain Baker finds herself dipping into magic, adventure, and much-hated dish washing while caring for the home of her eccentric magician Great-Uncle William. The house isn't what it seems, and soon Charmain finds herself neck-deep in out-of-control adventures that lead way beyond her habit of incessant reading. A befuddled king, aged princess, obnoxious apprentice, and mysterious dog are just a few of the odd and amusing characters, along with beloved ones like Sophie, Howl, and Calcifer.
| Key Details | | Author: | Diana Wynne Jones | | Language: | English | | Format: | Paperback | | ISBN-10: | 0061477974 | | ISBN-13: | 9780061477973 |
| Additional Details | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Length: | 404 pages | | Thickness: | 1 in | | Weight: | 10.4 oz |
Publisher's Note
The sequel to Howl's Moving Castle 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?
When Charmain is asked to house-sit for Great Uncle William, the Royal Wizard of Norland, she is ecstatic to get away from her parents, but finds that his house is much more than it seems. Reprint.
When Charmain is asked to housesit for Great Uncle William, the Royal Wizard of Norland, she is ecstatic to get away from her parents, but finds that his house is much more than it seems.
Industry Reviews
"Enriching this elaborate and satisfying comic fantasy are some delicious characters...Long-standing devotees of this richly textured world, as well as new fans...will find that their third visit fulfills every expectation."
(05/15/2008)
"There is a light quality to Jones's fairy-tale lands that makes them sheer confectionery. Add to that her inventive plotting and you have a buoyantly entertaining read...."
(05/01/2008)
"Sophie's character is starchy as ever against Howl's antics, Calcifer emerges yet again as a reluctant hero, and Charmain holds her own as a new magic user among the veterans. No one bends and stretches domestic space or serves a better tea than Jones at her finest, and she is at her finest here, so grab a cup and a scone and snuggle in for a delightful afternoon's read."
(09/01/2008)
"A tale to luxuriate in."
(05/19/2008)
"Sulky Charmain develops into a crotchety protagonist capable of empathy and self-sacrifice but still a fully realized crosspatch who comes into her own in a convoluted climax that is trademark Wynne Jones yet holds together unusually well. Fan-pleasing series regulars Howl, Sophie and Calcifer play major roles, but this joyfully chaotic tale stays Charmain's--and a good thing, too."
(05/15/2008)
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