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Howls Moving castle news paper review....

__Howl’s Moving Castle__ Howls Moving Castle is an extremely inventive book that portrays the mind of one who has seen all. Howl’s Moving Castle was written by Diana Wynne Jones and is a part of the Castle series. The book was first published in 1968 and was awarded the Boston Globe Horn book award as well as ALA notable book prize for children and young adults. Diana Wynne Jones describes her writing style as being influenced by her childhood. Diana was only young when the 2nd world war commenced. Diana and her younger sister were sent to Wales to live with her grandparents. Her grandparents being people of the most conventional nature drove her slightly mad, stretching her imagination so she may not be defeated by boredom. Dianna is very successful in her writing and while creating a child fantasy novel, she also manages to make fun of the stereotypical fantasy plot. The story explains the adventures of Sophie, the eldest of three daughters, who is positive that she shall fail in whatever she does. As Sophie sets out in search of something new she is also hindered by the slight and annoying fact that she has gained at least 60 years in age. On her search for freedom of arthritis, Sophie encounters the great and terrible Wizard Howl. Befriending Michael, Sophie finds comfort in cleaning and clanking about the moving castle. As for Sophie’s slight disfigurement, a deal is made with Howl’s fire demon, Calcifer. When Sophie can break Calcifer’s contract, her curse shall be lifted. How is she to break the contract? Underneath this, a painting of the Wizard Howl is masterfully being created as Howl is detailed and explained. As well as the main characters, there are strange and wonderful personalities that make the story whole. I would recommend this book to students aged 12 and above on account of its abnormality. On reflection of this book there are reactions that may be displayed. The first being total confusion at the wacky plot and characters, and the second being overall enjoyment of the off the wall tale. Personally I experienced great enjoyment of the narrative and the creativeness of the characters. It is an eccentric book that shall have people grinning as they read.