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Castle in the Air

By: Diana Wynne Jones
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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A magical Arabian Nights tale from the captivating creator of fantasy, Diana Wynne Jones. The dazzling sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle.

Far to the south in the Land of Ingary, lives a young carpet merchant called Abdullah. In his dreams, he is the long-lost son of a great prince. This dream is a complete castle in the air… or is it?

Abdullah’s day-dreams suddenly start to come true when he meets the exquisite Flower-in-the-Night, daughter of the ferocious Sultan of Zanzib. Fate has destined them for each other, but a bad-tempered genie, a hideous djinn, and various villanous bandits have their own ideas. When Flower-in-the-Night is carried off, Abdullah is determined to rescue her – if he can find her.

©1990 Diana Wynne Jones (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Adaptations Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Fiction Humorous Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Destiny Tear-jerking Heartfelt Feel-Good
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“This is the Arabian Nights with a twist. Readers won’t put down the book until they figure out all its secrets.”
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review)

"A bewitching romp, gratifying to mind, imagination, and funnybone."
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Loved it, intricate and unusual story, like a Persian carpet worked into a western fairytale. if only all locked up princess could have a magic carpet, and a ginnie wouldn't do any harm too.

Wonderful story, enjoyed it very much.

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Spoilers (maybe) A lovely sequel to Howl's Moving Castle. I was unsure of how this started whether it would tie in with the first book, but rest assured it really does, and in a way I found surprising and heartwarming to listen to.

Heartwarming

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A sweet book, I didn’t know that howl and Sophie and co make it into the story! I loved that! Would have liked more of them in it though… will go to book three soon.

Totally loved the narrator. She has an amazing voice!

I didn’t know it would link to the first book!

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I listen to this with my seven-year-old daughter. We both loved it. Lots of great opportunities for her to learn new words.

Excellent performance

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absolutely delighted to find this trilogy on audible. very good narrator and my all time favourite book trilogy couldn't be happier.

my favourite book trilogy

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