Diana wynne jones was an author who was born in london, england, in the 1934. Theres always much more going on than you thought, and a second time through makes the reader realize that the clues were always right there, disguised. Interested in reading diana wynne jones, but not sure where to start. Authors similar to diana wynne jones literaturemap. Discount prices on books by diana wynne jones, including titles like cart and cwidder the dalemark quartet. See all books authored by diana wynne jones, including howls moving castle, and castle in the air, and more on. A community dedicated to discussing the works of the late, great diana wynne jones, creator of howls moving castle, the chrestomanci books and more. Tamora pierce robin mc kinley patricia c wrede diane duane gail carson levine megan whalen. Welcome to the fantastic worlds of diana wynne jones.
According to her, diana began writing during the 1960s in order to maintain her own sanity while raising her children. Readalikes for diana wynne jones if you like diana. It feels like a small piece of a much larger story asgrims story which according to the introduction of the anthology is exactly what it was intended to be. One of the most underrated british fantasy authors ever, whose work inspired others from rowling to pullman. Diana wynne jones was an inimitable voice, not just in childrens. Needless to say i had high expectations, and diana wynne jones did not disappoint. Her way of gently and notsogently subverting established tropes while working within the established framework of the genre left an indelible mark on literature, and her combination of whimsy, wry humor, and heart make her books beloved of many readers. Diana wynne jones was the awardwinning author of over forty novels for adults and children, among them howls moving castle, which was turned into an academy awardnominated animated film by director hayao miyazaki. Top 25 quotes by diana wynne jones of 141 az quotes. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia.
There is a genuine sense of menace and tension, some lovely comic moments, a few plot twists and turns and some excellent characterisation all typical wynne jones features. Goodreads members who like diana wynne jones also like. The first and most wonderful thing about diana wynne jones hereafter dwj is. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people. Diana wynne joness entrancing, classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. There are books for readers of all ages, from classics like his dark materials. She captures the dogginess of a dog very well, but combines it with a more human intelligence which shapes the story. Jones skewers sword and sorcery like its going out of business. When i was a kid, i read my paperback copy of witch week by diana wynne jones so many times that the binding fell apart. When the note, written in ordinary ballpoint, turns up in the homework books mr crossley is marking, he is very upset. Characterized by magic, multiple universes, witches and wizardsand a charismatic ninelived enchanterher books were filled with unlimited imagination, dazzling plots, and an effervescent sense of humor that earned her legendary status in the world of.
She is a british writer whose betterknown works include the chrestomanci series and the novels howls moving castle and dark lord of derkholm. Diana wynne jones has become one of my favorite authors, but i avoided her for years. Joness books are like, id say begin with dark lord, howls, or archers goon. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween. The closer two writers are, the more likely someone will like both of them.
Just when you think you see where the plot is going, the magic of the hexwood shifts something and you see events from a new perspective. Howls moving castle, by diana wynne jones by champlinlibrarianys a communitycreated list. Find authors like diana wynne jones from the worlds largest community of readers. The best books to read if you love harry potter oprah magazine. One of my favourite of diana wynne jones books and since i love all of them this is real praise. Of them all, perhaps her three great yaadult crossover masterpieces are hexwood and deep secret and fire and hemlock. Characterized by magic, multiple universes, witches and wizardsand a charismatic ninelived enchanterher books were filled with unlimited imagination, dazzling plots, and an effervescent sense of humor that earned her legendary status in the world of fantasy. Diana wynne jones fan and read all of her books i could track down. Diana wynne jones was an inimitable voice, not just in childrens fiction, but in fantasy overall. The lives of christopher chant by jones, diana wynne ebook. Mairelon the magician and the magicians ward are good too if youlike a little romance. In a career spanning four decades, awardwinning author diana wynne jones 1934. Readalikes for diana wynne jones if you like diana wynne jones try these authors.
I plowed through the chrestomanci series like it was a drug, something i havent done that since when i read the narnia books as a kid. Diana wynne jones books list of books by diana wynne jones. Enchanted glass by diana wynne jones used like new. All the books below are recommended as readalikes for diana wynne jones but some maybe more relevant to you than others depending on which books by the author you have read and enjoyed. The lives of christopher chant chronicles of chrestomanci series by diana wynne jones. Buy enchanted glass by diana wynne jones, in like new condition. For the first time i think its a pity diana wynne jones wrote so little adult fiction, because i would love to be able to read more like this. Most of diana wynne jones books are like that, which is why theyre such a pleasure to reread. It struck me, jones said, that the great were remarkably touchy and unpleasant, and i thought i would like to be the same, without the unpleasantness. She has also written three plays for children and a novel for adults. Diana wynne jones books list of books by author diana. The magicians of caprona by jones, diana wynne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Books by diana wynne jones authors like diana wynne.
Prompted by her pennypinching fathers refusal to buy the children any books, diana wynne jones wrote her. Jones works are also compared to those of robin mckinley and neil gaiman. It probably changed my life, though id be hard pressed to say exactly how. So look for the suggested readalikes by title linked on the right. The harry potter books are frequently compared to the works of diana wynne jones.
Shed just stopped all chemotherapy, on the advice of her doctors, who said it wasnt doing any good. Diana wynne jones audio books, best sellers, author bio. She won the carnegie commendation, the boston globehorn book award, the guardian childrens fiction prize, and the world fantasy award for life achievement. She lived in london until war was declared in 1939 where her and her family fled to wales. Many of her earlier childrens books were out of print in recent years, but have now been reissued for the young audience whose interest in fantasy and reading was spurred by harry potter. Most of diana wynne jones books are aimed at children and young adults, but she. In books like witch week and the ogre downstairs, she balanced hilarious mixups and secrets with very real threats, consequences. Having just heard that diana wynne jones has passed away, ive come back to press m. For example, i can remember wondering, why does it seem like i am supposed. Even with a horrorfilled premise like zombies in 1876 philadelphia. Share diana wynne jones quotations about heart, books and children.
Internet searches for books similar to diana wynne jones never yield satisfying results for me. Next, delve into diana wynne jones trove of other acclaimed. Its almost a different book the second time around. Diana wynne jones was raised in the village of thaxted, in essex, england. She was born to richard aneurin and marjorie jones who both were teachers by profession. This is the first diana wynne jones book i ever read. She is the author of the chrestomanci and dalemark quartet series. Diana wynne jones was born in london on august 16, 1934. She wrote so many books, all of them essential, and funny, and weird, and true. Talking about the novel fire and hemlock, this analyzes the diana wynne jones.
Author biography interview books by this author readalikes. Its not really something that is done, in the writing field. My uncle harold gave it to me one year for christmas. His father and uncles are enchanters, his mother a powerful sorceress, yet nothing seems magical about christopher chant except his dreams. Diana wynne jones 16 august 1934 26 march 2011 was a british writer of fantasy novels for children and adults. So what was it like for you to return to howls world. I ve actually reread diana wynne joness charmed life twice in recent months. This will surely be the book by which posterity will remember diana wynne jones, whose imagination is never less than astonishing. Diana wynne jones has 116 books on goodreads with 1050877 ratings. She mixed up fantasy and science fiction and the domestic so that unhappy families and awkward adolescents got smooshed up, quite believably, with mythological figures, extraterrestrial powers, and all other sorts of.
Howls moving castle was recommended to me by a friend who praised it highly. This is one of my favourite diana wynne jones books. Glorious new rejacket of a diana wynne jones favourite, featuring chrestomanci now a book with extra bits. Books by diana wynne jones authors like diana wynne jones what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. In a career spanning four decades, awardwinning author diana wynne jones wrote more than forty books of fantasy for young readers. When i originally posted the second of them, it was with the caption here is diana wynne. Many of the books they list ive read already and know they. For the record, i have rarely heard other fantasy writers openly critique harry potter. Authors with similar writing style to diana wynne jones. Books by diana wynne jones author of howls moving castle. Creating a number of longrunning series too, she established entire worlds as, much like jones, she was an extremely imaginative author with a lot of scope. Diana wynne jones wrote countless fantasy works of the highest order, including for kids, yas, and crossover adultsyas.
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