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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Uprooted
Adult fans of HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE will enjoy Novik's fantasy tale featuring Agnieszka, a young woman chosen by her village's formidable wizard to be his apprentice for the next ten years.
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Akata Witch
Set in Nigeria, this award-wining children's fantasy follows 12-year-old Sunny as she navigates school, living with albinism, and the dawning realization of her magical powers.
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Hamlet
The Wizard Howl quotes HAMLET throughout Jones' 1986 novel.
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Nimona
Shape-shifting Nimona signs up as a villain's sidekick, with unexpected results. "Stevenson’s dedication ('To all the monster girls') hints at affection toward girls who might see themselves in Nimona: joyful and dangerous, maybe a little monstrous on bad days, ultimately the architects of their own destinies."-- The New York Times.
Format: Graphic Novel
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What Makes This Book So Great
Looking for excellent fantasy novels? "Over 130 essays in all, What Makes This Book So Great is an immensely readable, engaging collection of provocative, opinionated thoughts about past and present-day fantasy and science fiction, from one of our best writers."-- Tor
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