Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to...
Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But...
Fact: A Goon is a being who melts into the foreground and sticks there... When the Goon turns up demanding Archer's two thousand, life turns upside-down. As Howard desperately tries to get to the bottom of this peculiar demand, he discovers that the town is run by seven crazy wizards (not all of whom live in the present ) and someone is trying to take over the world Exciting, bizarre and truly hilarious
Fact: A Goon is a being who melts into the foreground and sticks there... When the Goon turns up demanding Archer's two thousand, life turns upside-do...
Heather finds the mound when she tries to escape the hordes of tourists who invade the stately home where she lives. 'Wild Robert, I wish you were really under there ' she cries. 'You could come out and deal with the tourists ' All of a sudden, there is a smell like earth and strange spices. A voice says, 'Did somebody call?' Heather gets her wish, and nothing is ever the same again
Heather finds the mound when she tries to escape the hordes of tourists who invade the stately home where she lives. 'Wild Robert, I wish you were rea...
A hilarious fantasy sequel to The Dark Lord of Derkholm, set at the Wizard University, and centred around six fantastical students. From the 'Godmother of Fantasy', Diana Wynne Jones. The Year of the Griffin is the sequel to the Dark Lord of Derkholm, set in the same world several years after the abolition of commercial 'fantasy world' tourism from our world. Running a University for Wizards was never going to be easy. And with no money, no staff and no idea what he's doing, Wizard Corkoran is struggling. Especially when his students, handpicked from the wealthiest families around, turn out...
A hilarious fantasy sequel to The Dark Lord of Derkholm, set at the Wizard University, and centred around six fantastical students. From the 'Godmothe...
David's new friend Luke appears immediately whenever David strikes a match. Luke seems to have some extraordinary friends and some very dark secrets. When David enters into a bargain with the one-eyed Mr Wedding, life gets very hot indeed
David's new friend Luke appears immediately whenever David strikes a match. Luke seems to have some extraordinary friends and some very dark secrets. ...
When Jamie unwittingly discovers Them playing games with human lives, he is cast out to the boundaries of the worlds. Clinging to Their promise that if he can get Home he is free, he becomes the unwilling Random Factor in an endless game of chance.
When Jamie unwittingly discovers Them playing games with human lives, he is cast out to the boundaries of the worlds. Clinging to Their promise that i...
Far to the south in the Land of Ingary, lives a young carpet merchant called Abdullah. In his dreams, he is the long-lost son of a great prince. This dream is a complete castle in the air - or is it?
Far to the south in the Land of Ingary, lives a young carpet merchant called Abdullah. In his dreams, he is the long-lost son of a great prince. This ...
This is the story of Gair, Anya and Ceri who live in Garholt on the Moor. Ayna and Ceri have special powers - gifts fitting for the children of a hero. But Gair is just ordinary, and knows what a disappointment he must be to everyone.
This is the story of Gair, Anya and Ceri who live in Garholt on the Moor. Ayna and Ceri have special powers - gifts fitting for the children of a hero...
Diana Wynne Jones at her finest - family feuds and chaos, magic with hilarious results and some of the most original ideas ever to appear between the covers of a book.
Diana Wynne Jones at her finest - family feuds and chaos, magic with hilarious results and some of the most original ideas ever to appear between the ...
Charmain Baker is in over her head. Looking after Great Uncle William's tiny cottage while he's ill should have been easy, but Great Uncle William is better known as the Royal Wizard Norland and his house bends space and time. In no time at all, Charmain becomes involved in a magical adventure.
Charmain Baker is in over her head. Looking after Great Uncle William's tiny cottage while he's ill should have been easy, but Great Uncle William is ...
