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House of Many Ways

House of Many Ways is a young adult fantasy novel written by Diana Wynne Jones. The story is set in the same world as Howl's Moving Castle and Castle in the Air.

“… don't spoil my learning process!”

Diana Wynne Jones House of Many Ways

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“Sophie said a bad word. In the dim light she had stubbed her toe on one of the many dusty bricks piled around the place.
Naughty-naughty" Twinkle said.
Oh shut up!" Sophie said, standing on one leg to hold her toe. "Why don't you grow up?”

Diana Wynne Jones House of Many Ways

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“She's not stupid. She just never lets her mind out.”

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“All she heard next of the strange conversation behind the sofa was Mrs. Pendragon saying something about sending Twinkle (or was his name Howl?) to bed without supper and Twinkle daring her to 'jutht TRY it.”

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“I’m beginning to think I’ve led a much too sheltered life.”

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“In addition, Master Twinkle seems convinced that someone is denying him a pair of stripey trousers.”

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“I'll show you how," Peter said. "Stop hiding behind your ignorance.”

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