House of Many Ways
By Diana Wynne Jones
Read by Jenny Sterlin
The World of Howl Series: Book 3
Unabridged
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2 Formats: CD
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2 Formats: Library CD
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ISBN: 9781664495951
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ISBN: 9781664603783
| Runtime: | 7.99 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction/Fantasy |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Recipient of two Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honors, beloved fantasy and children's author Diana Wynne Jones presents this exciting sequel to her novel Howl's Moving Castle), which was transformed into an Academy Award-nominated motion picture. A girl named Charmain must inhabit her ailing great-uncle's time-traveling home full of magical belongings. As Charmain begins a journey of amazing discoveries, she comes to the attention of the powerful sorceress Sophie and an elusive wizard named Howl.Author
Author Bio: Diana Wynne Jones
Diana Wynne Jones (1934–2011) was an internationally bestselling British fantasy author. She was best known for her children’s books but also wrote anthologies, short stories, and nonfiction works for both children and adults. She has won numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, including the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, the Guardian Award for Children’s Books, and the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award. She has also been a runner-up for the British Carnegie Medal twice. A number of her novels have been adapted into movies, both for the big screen and for television. Her book Howl’s Moving Castle was made into a Japanese animated movie by filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. Among her most well-known works are the Chrestomanci series, the Derkholm series, and The Tough Guide to Fantasyland, which won the Hugo Award for Nonfiction.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Fantasy |
| Runtime: | 7.99 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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