Castle in the Air

Diana Wynne Jones

Sep 2012 · World of Howl Book 2 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

In this stunning sequel to Howl's Moving Castle, Diana Wynne Jones has again created a large-scale, fast-paced fantasy in which people and things are never quite what they seem.

There are good and bad djinns, a genie in a bottle, wizards, witches, cats and dogs (but are they cats and dogs?), and a mysterious floating castle filled with kidnapped princesses, as well as two puzzling prophecies. The story speeds along with tantalizing twists and turns until the prophecies are fulfilled, true identities are revealed, and all is resolved in a totally satisfying, breathtaking, surprise-filled ending.

Abdullah was a young and not very prosperous carpet dealer. His father, who had been disappointed in him, had left him only enough money to open a modest booth in the Bazaar. When he was not selling carpets, Abdullah spent his time daydreaming. In his dreams he was not the son of his father, but the long-lost son of a prince. There was also a princess who had been betrothed to him at birth. He was content with his life and his daydreams until, one day, a stranger sold him a magic carpet.

All fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated, she was "quite simply the best writer for children of her generation."

The three books in the World of Howl are:

• Howl's Moving Castle
• Castle in the Air
• House of Many Ways

Other beloved series from Dianna Wynne Jones include the Chronicles of Chrestomanci and the Dalemark Quartet.

Ratings and reviews

I'll admit I did not like this one as well as the other two books related to Howl's Moving Castle. However it was a good book, and well worth the read.

I loved every syllable of this book! The characters feel as real as if they were flesh and bone right next to me! And the story does a beautiful job of advancing the plot, the characters, and expanding the world of the first book! With an ending that'll have you questioning your sanity, and laughing your 7 league boots off! Would recommend this to anyone who loves bizarre tales and truly high spirited fantasy!

I have finally found this book I've been looking for this book for a very long time I have searched my entire library this book finally I know the name and author I am vary happy now I can finish it.

About the author

In a career spanning four decades, award-winning author Diana Wynne Jones (1934‒2011) wrote more than forty books of fantasy for young readers. Characterized by magic, multiple universes, witches and wizards—and a charismatic nine-lived enchanter—her books are filled with unlimited imagination, dazzling plots, and an effervescent sense of humor that earned her legendary status in the world of fantasy.