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House of Many Ways
House of Many Ways
Author: Diana Wynne Jones
ISBN-13: 9780007275670
ISBN-10: 0007275676
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Publisher: Harper Collins
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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tripleguess avatar reviewed House of Many Ways on + 48 more book reviews
A charming book, no pun intended. I really, really wanted to see more of Howl and Sophie, though, and not necessarily from Charmain's viewpoint. This I did not get, though the glimpses here are more satisfying than those in the unsatisfactory Castle in the Air. Again,
it's more of a companion book than a sequel in a series. However, Charmain is a likable character, and the titular "House of Many Ways" felt like a wonderfully original concept, in the order of moving castles.

I have a bit of a problem with the 'evil by descent' idea. Other than that it was a fun read. I don't think I'll be adding it to my library though.
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Reviewed by Elly for TeensReadToo.com

When book lover Charmain Baker has to go and take care of Great Uncle William Norland's (a wizard) house while he is away, she is in for a surprise.

Soon after arriving, she discovers that the letter she sent to the King was answered, and he wants her to work with him in the Royal Library. Then Sophie Pendragon, Wizard Howl, and Morgan arrive, making the palace almost a nursery.

The Wizard Howl and Sophie ask Charmain to help them look for the King's disappearing gold by looking for any mention of debts or loans in the records she is reviewing for the King.

With help from new characters Waif and Peter Charmain, the plot gets thrown into a confusing mystery. Diana Wynne Jones's sequel to HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE will keep readers breathless as they follow Charmain through her never-ending surprises and encounters with kobolds, lubbocks and elves.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone who enjoys Diana Wynne Jones's writing or wants a fascinating fantasy mystery. Although this book is a sequel, it can be read without any prior knowledge of the first book.


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