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NEW House of Many Ways - Jones, Diana Wynne
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| 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.
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 (05/15/2008) (05/01/2008) (09/01/2008) (05/19/2008) (05/15/2008) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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