House of Many Ways

Description: The sequel to Jones's bestseller "Howl's Moving Castle." Charmain looks after Great-Uncle William's house while he is away, but she's unprepared for the house itself. But she "is" prepared for reading--and that makes her indispensable to the Wizard Howl.

Brief description:

In a career spanning four decades, award-winning author Diana Wynne Jones (1934-2011) wrote more than forty books of fantasy for young readers. Characterized by magic, multiple universes, witches, and wizards--and a charismatic nine-lived enchanter--her books are filled with unlimited imagination, dazzling plots, and an effervescent sense of humor that earned her legendary status in the world of fantasy. Her books, published to international acclaim, have earned a wide array of honors, including two Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honors and the British Fantasy Society's Karl Edward Wagner Award for having made a significant impact on fantasy. Acclaimed director and animator Hayao Miyazaki adapted Howl's Moving Castle into a major motion picture, which was nominated for an Academy Award.

Review Quotes:

"Longtime fans and new readers alike will revel in Jones's self-assured return to the realm she charted in Howl's Moving Castle. A tale to luxuriate in." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Sheer confectionary. A buoyantly entertaining read." - The Horn Book

"A joyfully chaotic tale." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Longtime fans and new readers alike will revel in Jones's self-assured return to the realm she charted in Howl's Moving Castle. . . . A tale to luxuriate in." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)