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Howl's Moving Castle

By: Diana Wynne Jones
Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
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A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book and ALA Notable and Best of the Year in Young Adult Fiction, Howl's Moving Castle is by acclaimed fantasy writer Diane Wynne Jones and was transformed into an Academy Award nominated animated motion picture by Hayao Miyazaki. On a rare venture out from her step-mother's hat shop, Sophie attracts the attention of a witch, who casts a terrible spell transforming the young girl into an old crone.

©1986 Diana Wynne Jones (P)2008 Recorded Books, LLC

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"A wonderful blend of humor, magic, and romance." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Fun and Cozy Story I Never Knew Was a Book!

Many years ago I saw the movie based off this book, but not until recently did I realize it was a book! The story is fun and light and whimsical, full of love and discovery of self and others. It is a cozy story, but not without stakes. Definitely check it out!

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justice for eldest sisters everywhere!

Ugh, I just love this book! It’s hilarious, comforting, and has the perfect whimsical vibe.

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Definitely different than the film.

I love studio Ghibli films, so that's what brought me here. I enjoyed getting more of the backstory of Sofie and explanations of things that left me wondering after I watched the film. The narration is wonderful and I look forward to the next book in the series.

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Love this story!

This is one of my very favorites and I listen to it often. I do sometimes wish the narration was a bit different/better? But honestly I think maybe it’s only because I’ve watched the movie so many times and this narrator just obviously doesn’t sound aaaanything like Christian Bale’s Howl that I’m used to hearing 😂

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Amazing!

It's worth every minute of listening! Excellent in every way! The writer (DWJ) and the performer have done a fantastic job!

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So fun

It was a very cute and fun story. Definitely better than (and very different from) the movie.

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Wonderful story

This story makes me happy . It’s a made up story that keeps my interest like a Hans Christian Anderson fairy story . Small cast of characters , easy to follow . They grow and develop , with flaws as the story develops .

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Love love love love love this book!!!!

I watched this movie and after reading the book I am only that much more in love love love❤️❤️❤️❤️ It is witty and the writing is wonderful and the characters are sooo delightful!

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Love this book

I adore this book. It's quite different from the film. Sophie and Howl have some first class banter that is quite fun to listen to. The narrator does a fantastic job.

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Excellent Depiction of characters

Loved the narrative and the voices given to each of the characters, main and supporting. Kept me very engaged through the whole story :)

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