House of Many Ways (Howl’s Moving Castle, #3)
by Diana Wynne Jones
House of Many Ways by Diana Wynne Jones holds a highly rated rating of 4.03 out of 5, based on 17.7K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 404 pages.
About House of Many Ways
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. Its single door leads to any number of places—the bedrooms, the kitchen, the caves under the mountains, the past, and the Royal Mansion, to name just a few.By opening that door, Charmain has become responsible for not only the house, but for an extremely magical stray dog, a muddled young apprentice wizard, and a box of the king's most treasured documents. She has encountered a terrifying beast called a lubbock, irritated a clan of small blue creatures, and wound up smack in the middle of an urgent search. The king and his daughter are desperate to find the lost, fabled Elfgift—so desperate that they've even called in an intimidating sorceress named Sophie to help. And where Sophie is, can the Wizard Howl and fire demon Calcifer be far behind?Of course, with that magical family involved, there's bound to be chaos—and unexpected revelations. No one will be more surprised than Charmain by what Howl and Sophie discover.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Diana Wynne Jones |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 404 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.03 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,697 |
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What genre is House of Many Ways?
House of Many Ways is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is House of Many Ways worth reading?
Based on 17.7K reader ratings, House of Many Ways has an average score of 4.03 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is House of Many Ways?
House of Many Ways has 404 pages.
Who wrote House of Many Ways?
House of Many Ways was written by Diana Wynne Jones. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for House of Many Ways?
The ISBN-13 for House of Many Ways is 9780061477960.0.
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