Howl's moving castle
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Published
New York : HarperCollins, 1986.
Physical Desc
329 pages ; 24 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 12
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Unavailable/Withdrawn

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Published
New York : HarperCollins, 1986.
Format
Unknown
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 5.4, 12 Points
Lexile measure
800

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Description
Gr 6 Up Sophie Hatter reads a great deal and soon realizes that as the eldest of three daughters she is doomed to an uninteresting future. She resigns herself to making a living as a hatter and helping her younger sisters prepare to make their fortunes. But adventure seeks her out in the shop where she sits alone, dreaming over her hats. The wicked Witch of the Waste, angered by ``competition'' in the area, turns her into a old woman, so she seeks refuge inside the strange moving castle of the wizard Howl. Howl, advertised by his apprentice as an eater of souls, lives a mad, frantic life trying to escape the curse the witch has placed on him, find the perfect girl of his dreams and end the contract he and his fire demon have entered. Sophie, against her best instincts and at first unaware of her own powers, falls in love. So goes this intricate, humorous and puzzling tale of fantasy and adventure which should both challenge and involve readers. Jones has created an engaging set of characters and found a new use for many of the appurtenances of fairy talesseven league boots and invisible cloaks, among others. At times, the action becomes so complex that readers may have to go back to see what actually happened, and at the end so many loose ends have to be tied up at once that it's dizzying. Yet Jones' inventiveness never fails, and her conclusion is infinitely satisfying. Sara Miller, White Plains Public Library, N.Y. Copyright 1986 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Target Audience
ages 12+

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Jones, D. W. (1986). Howl's moving castle . HarperCollins.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jones, Diana Wynne. 1986. Howl's Moving Castle. HarperCollins.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jones, Diana Wynne. Howl's Moving Castle HarperCollins, 1986.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Jones, Diana Wynne. Howl's Moving Castle HarperCollins, 1986.

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