In Howl's Moving Castle, Diana Wynne Jones writes a tale of self-discovery, weaving a world filled with magic and intent.

Sofie thinks of herself as plain, as nothing more than the first to fail and the last to receive a fortune...if ever. Daughter of a hatter, eldest of her two sisters, she never seems to think of herself as the center of her world. Oblivious to the magic she embeds in snippets of fabric and to the intent she sows into ribbons, Sofie speaks in private to her hats. She has no idea that there is strength in her words as she breathes life into scarecrows.

Without understanding her magic, Sofie can't understand why the Wicked Witch of the Waste would curse her. Sofie doesn't see herself as special, but under the influence of the curse, she sees herself as free. She travels on, the image she built of herself crumbling. Readers will join Sofie on her journey as she finally allows herself to experience life.

Recommended by Sarah P.

Howl's Moving Castle has been adapted into an acclaimed animated film by Studio Ghibli.

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Fans of the series Throne of Glass and A Court of Thrones and Roses will fall in love with this action-packed book. Every page is filled with details and vivid descriptions that transport readers to the streets of Ketterdam and the biting cold of the Ice Court. Overflowing with humor and edge-of-the-seat scenes, Six of Crows introduces a variety of characters with significant life stories. This book shows how even in the darkest of times, friendships and love will bring people together.  Six of Crows is the first of the Six of Crows trilogy following a diverse group of criminals as they venture out into the unknown to pull off a heist.
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I would recommend this book to any teen wanting to read a fantasy book. It is a great book to read in any place, whether you’re in a long car ride or stuck inside on a rainy day. 

​Recommended by Sindhuja K.

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