She was not even the child of a poor woodcutter, which might have given her some chance of success. Sophie Hatter was the eldest of three sisters. Everyone knows you are the one who will fail first, and worst, if the three of you set out to seek your fortunes. In the land of Ingary, where such things as seven-league boots and cloaks of invisibility really exist, it is quite a misfortune to be born the eldest of three. I would like to thank him very much.Ĭhapter 1 : In which Sophie talks to hats I wrote down his name, and put it in such a safe place that I have been unable to find it ever since. The idea for this book was suggested by a boy in a school I was visiting, who asked me to write a book called The Moving Castle. Published by arrangement with HarperCollins Children’s Books, a division of No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Publisher.
HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE Copyright © 1986 by Diana Wynne Jones Publishing History: originally published in 1986 by Greenwillow Books reissued in 2001 in hardcover by HarperCollins Children’s BooksĬASTLE IN THE AIR Copyright © 1990 by Diana Wynne Jones Publishing History: originally published in 1991 by Greenwillow Books reissued in 2001 in hardcover by HarperCollins Children’s Booksįirst SFBC Fantasy Printing: February 2002Īll rights reserved. All the characters and events portrayed in these novels are either fictitious or are used fictitiously.
Chapter 1: In which Sophie talks to hats Chapter 2: In which Sophie is compelled to seek her fortune Chapter 3: In which Sophie enters into a castle and a bargain Chapter 4: In which Sophie discovers several strange things Chapter 5: Which is far too full of washing Chapter 6: In which Howl expresses his feelings with green slime Chapter 7: In which a scarecrow prevents Sophie from leaving the castle Chapter 8: In which Sophie leaves the castle in several directions at once Chapter 9: In which Michael has trouble with a spell Chapter 10: In which Calcifer promises Sophie a hint Chapter 11: In which Howl goes to a strange country in search of a spell Chapter 12: In which Sophie becomes Howl’s old mother Chapter 13: In which Sophie blackens Howl’s name Chapter 14: In which a Royal Wizard catches a cold Chapter 15: In which Howl goes to a funeral in disguise Chapter 16: In which there is a great deal of witchcraft Chapter 17: In which the moving castle moves house Chapter 18: In which the scarecrow and Miss Angorian reappear Chapter 19: In which Sophie expresses her feelings with weed-killer Chapter 20: In which Sophie finds further difficulties in leaving the castle Chapter 21: In which a contract is concluded before witnessesĬhapter 1: In which Abdullah buys a carpet Chapter 2: In which Abdullah is mistaken for a young lady Chapter 3: In which Flower-in-the-Night discovers several important facts Chapter 4: Which concerns marriage and prophecy Chapter 5: Which tells how Flower-in-the-Night’s father wished to raise Abdullah above all others in the land Chapter 6: Which shows how Abdullah went from the frying pan into the fire Chapter 7: Which introduces the genie Chapter 8: In which Abdullah’s dreams continue to come true Chapter 9: In which Abdullah encounters an old soldier Chapter 10: Which tells of violence and bloodshed Chapter 11: In which a wild animal causes Abdullah to waste a wish Chapter 12: In which the law catches up with Abdullah and the soldier Chapter 13: In which Abdullah challenges Fate Chapter 14: Which tells how the magic carpet reappeared Chapter 15: In which the travelers arrive at Kingsbury Chapter 16: In which strange things befall Midnight and Whippersnapper Chapter 17: In which Abdullah at last reaches the castle in the air Chapter 18: Which is rather full of princesses Chapter 19: In which a soldier, a cook, and a carpet seller all state their price Chapter 20: In which a djinn’s life is found and then hidden Chapter 21: In which the castle comes down to earth