Diana Wynne Jones' Howl's Moving Castle follows Sophie, a young woman cursed to be old, who seeks refuge in the wizard Howl's magical moving castle. Through Sophie's adventures with the vain Howl, the fire demon Calcifer, and the castle itself, Jones created a witty, romantic fantasy about self-acceptance and breaking curses. This collector's deluxe edition becomes both beloved story and beautiful object, proving that Jones wrote fantasy with humor and heart and that Howl's vanity makes him perfect.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Jones wrote the fantasy that's as funny as it is magical, with a heroine who becomes more herself as an old woman. This deluxe edition reminds us that Howl's dramatic personality is delightful, that Calcifer is the best fire demon, and that the moving castle is a character itself.

DETAILS: • Author: Diana Wynne Jones • Publisher: Greenwillow Books • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: September 9, 2025 • ISBN: 9780063416468 • Edition: Collector's Deluxe Edition • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days