Discover the magical universe created by Diana Wynne Jones, which inspired Studio Ghibli's Howl's Moving Castle . Now with a stunning new graphic design, the three books in the series are collected for the first time in a hard-sided box set, complete with bookmarks and cards.
Named by Time magazine as one of the most iconic fantasies of all time, Howl's Moving Castle is a children's classic. A former student of figures such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, Diana Wynne Jones infused her books with the necessary dose of magic and fantasy to make anyone, regardless of age, fall in love and be carried away by her well-constructed and classic universes.
Interconnected in one way or another, the stories in the Howl's Moving Castle Box are definitely what you need to escape the real world and travel far away: on a different carpet, to a distant city, a haven of magical potions, fantastic characters, and a secret around every corner. With a graphic design by Isadora Zeferino (imzeferino), a Rio de Janeiro-based illustrator with colorful work and clients like Faber Castell, Globosat, and Melissa, the box is the ideal gift—for someone you love or, better yet, yourself.
Howl's Moving Castle (368 pages)
In Howl's Moving Castle , the first volume of the series, discover the story of Sophie Hatter: after being cursed one day by the Witch of the Wastelands, the young woman becomes a 90-year-old woman. Fearful and insecure about her new appearance, she decides to run away from her family and goes in search of help and a place to stay. It is then that she comes across the castle of the terrible Wizard Howl, known for devouring the hearts of the town's young women. However, as the days pass, Sophie understands that, in truth, reality goes beyond what meets the eye—and realizes that it is possible to find humanity and compassion within each of us.
The Castle in the Air (352 pages)
In Castle in the Air , discover the story of Abdullah, a young carpet merchant who suddenly finds himself in the middle of a huge mess after a mysterious stranger leaves a so-called magic carpet in his tent in exchange for a pittance. The next morning, his life and everything he knows are turned upside down... and he'll need to be brave enough to face all the obstacles that lie ahead on this eccentric journey.
The House of Many Paths (336 pages)
In The House of Many Paths , delve into the story of Charmain Baker, a young woman overprotected by her parents and passionate about books, who receives a sudden task: to care for the home of her great-uncle William Norland, an elderly wizard who, due to an illness, must leave the city in search of treatment. Charmain believes the obligation will ultimately be worth it: after all, this is her perfect opportunity to leave home and one day work at the Royal Library, her greatest dream. However, she had no idea the house was filled with magic! With countless doors, rooms, and secrets, her stay at her great-uncle's house becomes an adventure and a mystery that grows deeper with each passing day.
