212 pages
English language
Published Nov. 19, 1986 by Greenwillow Books.
Eldest of three sisters in a land where it is considered to be a misfortune, Sophie is resigned to her fate as a hat shop apprentice until a witch turns her into an old woman and she finds herself in the castle of the greatly feared wizard Howl.
A young woman gets caught up in magical machinations and is turned old & fabulously crotchety. Great characters and vibe but I lost track of the plot a bit (disclaimer: listened to this as a sleep story), and wasn't really into the romantic ending.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8eOjQ3JrXk&list=PLp6dwtXsi8Pu6G7MT4ajMGB1YrumzQRZ9
I read this book 10 years ago, and thought that I remembered it, but I really didn’t. I think I was confusing it with one of the author’s other books. I’m surprised that I didn’t remember more, as I’m also the eldest of three sisters.
Beautifully written, with adventure and love
