Diana Wynne Jones

Diana Wynne Jones

About

Diana Wynne Jones (1934-2011) was a celebrated British author renowned for her imaginative and influential contributions to children's and young adult fantasy literature. With a career spanning over four decades, Jones penned over 40 books, including the beloved *Howl's Moving Castle*, the *Chrestomanci* series, and *The Chronicles of Chrestomanci*. Her work is acclaimed for its whimsical yet complex storytelling, rich world-building, and memorable characters. Jones's stories often blend humor with intricate plots that captivate readers of all ages. Her influence extends across fantasy literature, inspiring countless writers and enchantingly continuing to delight audiences worldwide.

Books (36)

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Black Maria

Black Maria

3.76Fantasy
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Howl's Moving Castle

Howl's Moving Castle #1

Howl's Moving Castle

4.17Fantasy
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Archer's Goon

Archer's Goon

4.08Urban Fantasy
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The Pinhoe Egg

Chrestomanci (Recommended Reading Order) #6

The Pinhoe Egg

4.10Fantasy
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Eight Days of Luke

Eight Days of Luke

3.90Urban Fantasy
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Charmed Life

Chrestomanci (Recommended Reading Order) #1

Charmed Life

3.97Fantasy
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Witch Week

Chrestomanci (Recommended Reading Order) #3

Witch Week

3.93Fantasy
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Drowned Ammet

The Dalemark Quartet #2

Drowned Ammet

3.91Fantasy
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Castle in the Air

Howl's Moving Castle #2

Castle in the Air

3.88Adventure
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The Magicians of Caprona

Chrestomanci (Recommended Reading Order) #4

The Magicians of Caprona

3.93Adventure
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Enchanted Glass

Enchanted Glass

3.89Fantasy
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The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Vol. II

Chrestomanci (Recommended Reading Order) #3-4

The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Vol. II

4.21Science Fiction Fantasy
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The Spellcoats

The Dalemark Quartet #3

The Spellcoats

3.96Adventure
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The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 1

Chrestomanci (Recommended Reading Order) #1-2

The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 1

4.23Adventure
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The Tough Guide to Fantasyland

The Tough Guide to Fantasyland

3.95Fantasy
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The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 2

Chrestomanci (Recommended Reading Order) #3-4

The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 2

4.21Science Fiction Fantasy
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A Tale of Time City

A Tale of Time City

3.86Time Travel
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Hexwood

Hexwood

4.01Fantasy
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Earwig and the Witch

Earwig and the Witch

3.58Fantasy
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The Ogre Downstairs

The Ogre Downstairs

3.89Science Fiction Fantasy
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Fire and Hemlock

Fire and Hemlock

3.96Urban Fantasy
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A Sudden Wild Magic

A Sudden Wild Magic

3.78Fantasy
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House of Many Ways

Howl's Moving Castle #3

House of Many Ways

4.06Adventure
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Dark Lord of Derkholm

Derkholm #1

Dark Lord of Derkholm

4.11Dragons
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The Crown of Dalemark

The Dalemark Quartet #4

The Crown of Dalemark

4.07Adventure
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Reflections

Reflections

4.32Nonfiction
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Mixed Magics

Chrestomanci (Recommended Reading Order) #

Mixed Magics

3.86Fantasy
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The Homeward Bounders

The Homeward Bounders

3.93Science Fiction Fantasy
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Conrad's Fate

Chrestomanci (Recommended Reading Order) #5

Conrad's Fate

4.08Fantasy
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Dogsbody

Dogsbody

4.10Fantasy
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Year of the Griffin

Derkholm #2

Year of the Griffin

4.12Fantasy
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Deep Secret

Magids

Deep Secret

4.11Adventure
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The Merlin Conspiracy

Magids

The Merlin Conspiracy

3.93Adventure
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Believing Is Seeing

Believing Is Seeing

3.79Fantasy
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The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Vol. 2

Chrestomanci (Recommended Reading Order) #3-4

The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Vol. 2

4.21Science Fiction Fantasy
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Cart and Cwidder

The Dalemark Quartet #1

Cart and Cwidder

3.85Adventure
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