Series

Howl's Moving Castle series in reading order

There are 3 books in the Howl's Moving Castle series.

Published between 1973 and 2008. The publication order differs from the reading order — both are below.

Cursed to inhabit an old woman's body, Sophie seeks refuge in the walking castle of the vain wizard Howl, discovering that breaking curses requires confronting both magic and the heart. Jones crafts a beloved tale where domesticity becomes adventure and self-discovery blooms through enchantment. A m

All 3 books, in reading order

• 1. Howl's Moving Castle (Howl's Moving Castle, #1) (1986) — Diana Wynne Jones · 429 pages
• 2. Castle in the Air (Howl's Moving Castle, #2) (1973) — Diana Wynne Jones · 298 pages
• 3. House of Many Ways (Howl's Moving Castle, #3) (2008) — Diana Wynne Jones · 422 pages

Howl's Moving Castle in publication order

1. Castle in the Air (Howl's Moving Castle, #2) (1973) — Diana Wynne Jones
2. Howl's Moving Castle (Howl's Moving Castle, #1) (1986) — Diana Wynne Jones
3. House of Many Ways (Howl's Moving Castle, #3) (2008) — Diana Wynne Jones

All 3 books total 1,149 pages.

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