About

Diana Wynne Jones

Diana Wynne Jones (1934-2011) was a highly acclaimed British fantasy author. Growing up in London during WWII, she developed a lifelong fascination with stories and languages. Jones published over 40 novels, including "Howl's Moving Castle" (1986), "Charmed Life" (1977), and the "Chrestomanci" series. Her works explore themes of identity, magic, and the power of storytelling. Her unique blend of fantasy, humor, and relatable characters earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 2007. Jones's imaginative worlds and unforgettable characters continue to captivate readers of all ages.

Book Series by Diana Wynne Jones

The Dalemark Quartet Series

Cart and Cwidder

1975

Drowned Ammet

1977

The Spellcoats

1979

The Crown of Dalemark

1993

Chrestomanci Series

Charmed Life

1977

The Magicians of Caprona

1980

Witch Week

1982

The Lives of Christopher Chant

1988

Conrad's Fate

2005

The Pinhoe Egg

2006

Chrestomanci Collections

Mixed Magics: Four Tales of Chrestomanci

2000

Howl's Castle Series

Howl's Moving Castle

1986

Castle in the Air

1990

House of Many Ways

2008

Magids Series

Deep Secret

1997

The Merlin Conspiracy

2003

Derkholm Series

Dark Lord of Derkholm

1998

Year of the Griffin

2000

Diana Wynne Jones Other Novels

Changeover

1970

Wilkins' Tooth / Witch's Business

1973

The Ogre Downstairs

1974

Dogsbody

1975

Eight Days of Luke

1975

The Four Grannies

1980

The Time of the Ghost

1981

The Homeward Bounders

1981

Archer's Goon

1984

Fire and Hemlock

1985

A Tale of Time City

1987

Chair Person

1989

Wild Robert

1989

Aunt Maria / Black Maria

1991

A Sudden Wild Magic

1992

Hexwood

1993

Everard's Ride

1995

Puss in Boots

1999

Stealer of Souls

2000

Enna Hittims

2006

The Game

2007

Enchanted Glass

2010

Earwig and the Witch

2011

The Islands of Chaldea ( With: Ursula Jones)

2014

Diana Wynne Jones Short Story Collections

Warlock at the Wheel and Other Stories

1984

Stopping for a Spell

1993

Minor Arcana

1996

Believing Is Seeing

1999

Unexpected Magic

2002

Vile Visitors

2012

Diana Wynne Jones Picture Books

Who Got Rid of Angus Flint?

1978

Yes Dear

1992

Diana Wynne Jones Non-Fiction Books

The Skiver's Guide

1984

The Tough Guide to Fantasyland

1996

Reflections

2012

Howl's Moving Castle Film Graphic Novels with Hayao Miyazaki

Howl's Moving Castle Picture Book

2004

Howl's Moving Castle, Vol. 1

2004

Howl's Moving Castle, Vol. 2

2005

Howl's Moving Castle, Vol. 3

2005

Howl's Moving Castle, Vol. 4

2005

MagicQuest Series

The Sherwood Ring ( By: Elizabeth Marie Pope)

1958

The Seventh Swan ( By: Nicholas Stuart Gray)

1962

The Dragon Hoard ( By: Tanith Lee, Graham Oakley)

1971

The Throme of the Erril of Sherill ( By: Patricia A. McKillip)

1973

The Perilous Gard ( By: Elizabeth Marie Pope)

1974

The Magic Three of Solatia ( By: Jane Yolen)

1974

Power of Three

1976

Time Piper ( By: Delia Huddy)

1976

The Dark Lord of Pengersick ( By: Richard Carlyon)

1976

East of Midnight ( By: Tanith Lee)

1977

The Devil on the Road ( By: Robert Westall)

1978

The Ash Staff ( By: Paul R. Fisher)

1979

Tulku ( By: Peter Dickinson)

1979

The Magicians of Caprona

1980

The Princess and the Thorn ( By: Paul R. Fisher)

1980

Mont Cant Gold ( By: Paul R. Fisher)

1981

The Hawks of Fellheath ( By: Paul R. Fisher)

1984

Talking to Dragons ( By: Patricia C. Wrede)

1985

The Last Days of the Edge of the World ( By: Brian M. Stableford)

1985

Diana Wynne Jones Anthologies

Dragons & Dreams

1986

Gaslight & Ghosts

1988

Dragons and Warrior Daughters

1989

Arrows Of Eros

1989

Hidden Turnings

1989

Now We Are Sick

1991

Fantasy Stories

1994

Spellbound

1995

A Treasury of Witches and Wizards

1996

Secret City

1997

Firebirds: An Anthology of Original Fantasy and Science Fiction

2003

Fantasy: Red Hot Reads

2004

Firebirds Rising: An Anthology of Original Science Fiction and Fantasy

2005

The Wand in the Word

2006

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