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House of Many Ways (Howl's Moving Castle, #3)

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by Diana Wynne Jones

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When will this book ever become a movie? It needs to!
Misty I so wish Ghibli made all 3 books into cartoons!
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Is it okay to skip the second book of the series? Are the plotlines of each book in the series independent from each other?
Digdagdug There are some connections to the first & second books, but "House Of Many Ways" stands up well on it's own.

The Princess of Norland in "House" knows …moreThere are some connections to the first & second books, but "House Of Many Ways" stands up well on it's own.

The Princess of Norland in "House" knows Howl & Sophie because they met in the second book. Also, Morgan (Howl & Sophie's son) was introduced in the second book. But you are told in "House" that Howl & Sophie are friends of the Princess and that Morgan is their son. You don't really need more info than that - it is not important to the story in any way.(less)
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Do you need to read Castle in the Air before this or is is a stand alone novel that just mentions previous characters?
Shannon You don't necessarily need to read Castle in the Air to read this one, but I think it enhances some details/characters in the book if you do. …moreYou don't necessarily need to read Castle in the Air to read this one, but I think it enhances some details/characters in the book if you do. (less)
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Shannon I believe that was referring to when she was running. The pain in the side of the abdomen that people can get while running more than they're used to …moreI believe that was referring to when she was running. The pain in the side of the abdomen that people can get while running more than they're used to is sometimes called a stitch in the side. It's just a little pain from being a bit out of shape.(less)
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Is this the last book in the series?
Shannon Unfortunately, yes
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