Castle in the Air

Published by Takween Publishing, "Castle in the Air" by Diana Wynne Jones is the brilliant, oriental-themed fantasy companion to Howl's Moving Castle. The story introduces Abdullah, a modest carpet merchant in the city of Zanzib who spends his time building elaborate daydreams. His life is upended when he buys a genuine magical flying carpet that transports him to a night garden where he falls in love with Princess Flower-in-the-Night. When a powerful djinn abducts the princess, Abdullah sets off on an epic rescue mission involving a mischievous genie, a fierce desert bandit, and familiar magical figures like Howl and Sophie in clever disguises.

It is a delightful, witty, and imaginative fantasy adventure that expands the world of Howl and Sophie with vibrant storytelling, humor, and Arabian Nights-inspired folklore.

Fans of Howl's Moving Castle, lovers of folklore and fairytale fantasy, readers of Studio Ghibli source material, and YA fantasy enthusiasts of all ages.