A young woman is turned into an old one and takes refuge in a wizard’s walking castle
What it is about
Sophie Hatter is cursed by the Witch of the Waste and turned into an old woman. She sets off to look for a cure and finds herself in the moving castle of the wizard Howl, a vain man with a bad reputation. The castle holds a fire demon, an apprentice and plenty of surprises.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like witty fantasy, with or without having seen the film.
What you will get
A delightful, funny read that is very different from the film. A great choice for readers of all ages.
Howl's Moving Castle Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Fantasy · Magic · Curse · Humor
Length
329 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
Sophie, Howl, the fire demon Calcifer and Michael.
Setting
The kingdom of Ingary and a castle that walks.
What makes it different
A witty fairy tale that plays with the usual rules of fairy tales.
Feel
Funny, quirky and warm.
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