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Discussion Guide

Howl's Moving Castle Collector’s Deluxe Edition

By Diana Wynne Jones

These book club questions are from Books-A-Million.

Book club questions for Howl's Moving Castle Collector’s Deluxe Edition by Diana Wynne Jones

Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.

How does being the eldest of three sisters affect Sophie’s behavior in the beginning of the book? How does her behavior change over the course of the story?
Why does the Witch of the Waste place a curse on Sophie?
How does the curse change the way Sophie acts and sees the things and people around her?
Howl’s front door opens four different portals, depending on how the knob is turned. Where would you want the four portals to open to if you live in Howl’s magical castle?
Why do you think Howl lets Sophie stay in this moving castle?
Why does Howl want his name blackened? Do the rumors about him make things turn out the way he hopes?
Why does Michael get angry when Howl says that he’s in love with Lettie? How does this make Sophie feel?
If you had Sophie’s ability to talk life into objects, what object would you use it on?
What do the dog and scarecrow have in common? How do they come to be as they are? 10.Why is the Witch of the Waste the way she is? How are she and Howl similar? How are they different?
What is the bargain between Howl and Calcifer? What would have happened if Sophie hadn’t been able to break it?
If you were to write a sequel, what would be Howl and Sophie’s next adventure?

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