Book-It’s HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE: Beyond the Theatre
Book-It Repertory Theatre presents HOWL's MOVING CASTLE by Diana Wynne Jones, adapted and directed by Myra Platt, from November 29 to December 29, 2019. Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books and films to enhance your experience of the show.
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Howl's Moving Castle
Jones' modern-day classic and the inspiration for the play. Teenage Sophie is resigned to a dull fate running her family's hat shop when she is turned into an elderly woman by the feared Witch of the Waste. Adventures abound after Sophie finds work cleaning the notorious Wizard Howl's castle and strikes up a bargain with Howl's fire demon, Calcifer. Originally intended for children and young adults, Jones' novel is beloved by all ages.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Although Howl tells Sophie "We can't all be Mad Hatters," both novels feature nonsensical and amusing characters.
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The Complete Poetry and Selected Prose of John Donne
Donne's poems "Song: Go and catch a falling star" and "The Sun Rising" are referenced in HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE.
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Stardust
"Tristran Thorn promised to bring back a fallen star. So he sets out on a journey to fulfill the request of his beloved, the hauntingly beautiful Victoria Forester--and stumbles into the enchanted realm that lies beyond the wall of his English country town. Rich with adventure and magic, Stardust is one of master storyteller Neil Gaiman's most beloved tales, and the inspiration for the hit movie." -- Harper Perennial
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Howl's Moving Castle
Acclaimed filmmaker Miyazaki's 2004 adaptation was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
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Reflections
"This collection of more than twenty-five critical essays, speeches, and biographical pieces written and/or chosen by Diana Wynne Jones will be required reading for the author's many fans and for students and teachers of the genre." -- Neil Gaiman
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Castle in the Air
The sequel to HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE is an homage to Arabian Nights and features many of the characters from first novel in disguise.
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House of Many Ways
The final novel in the HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE trilogy features Charmain, a young woman with unexpected magical aptitude, who is caught up in a royal search to solve the kingdom's financial troubles with a little help from Sophie, Sophie's son Morgan, and Calcifer the fire demon.
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The Privilege of the Sword
This underrated fantasy novel features LGBTQIA protagonists, intrigue, romance, and swordplay. The first of a series.
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Howl's Moving Castle
This graphic novel adaptation is heavily influenced by the Studio Ghibli animation found in Miyazaki's film.
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