About the Author
About the Author
Diana Wynne Jones was the multiple award-winning author of many fantasy novels for children, teenagers, and adults. Her book Howl's Moving Castle was made into an Academy Award-nominated major animated feature by Hayao Miyazaki. She received the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. Married to the medievalist J. A. Burrow, with whom she had three sons, she lived for many years in Bristol, the setting for many of her books. Diana Wynne Jones passed away in March 2011, after a long illness.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Among the most rewarding novels available for readers of all ages."--Publishers Weekly "It need only be said that the book is more than welcome back into print--and may its own reincarnation find it many new readers."--Children's Literature
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Penguin Young Readers Group
Pub date:
2012-04-12
Length:
288 pages

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