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Author Description Diana Wynne Jones was a celebrated British writer best known for her inventive and influential works of fantasy for children and young adults. Her stories often combined magical worlds with science fiction elements, parallel universes, and a sharp sense of humor. Among her most beloved books are <i>Howl's Moving Castle</i>, the Chrestomanci series, The Dalemark Quartet, <i>Dark Lord of Derkholm</i>, and the satirical <i>The Tough Guide to Fantasyland</i>. Her work gained renewed attention and readership with the popularity of the Harry Potter series, to which her books have frequently been compared. <br /><br />Admired by authors such as <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1221698._Neil_Gaiman" title=" Neil Gaiman" rel="nofollow noopener"> Neil Gaiman</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3618._Philip_Pullman" title=" Philip Pullman" rel="nofollow noopener"> Philip Pullman</a>, and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1077326._J_K__Rowling" title=" J.K. Rowling" rel="nofollow noopener"> J.K. Rowling</a>, Jones was a major influence on the landscape of modern fantasy. She received numerous accolades throughout her career, including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, two Mythopoeic Awards, the Karl Edward Wagner Award, and the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. In 2004, <i>Howl's Moving Castle</i> was adapted into an acclaimed animated film by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4263._Hayao_Miyazaki" title=" Hayao Miyazaki" rel="nofollow noopener"> Hayao Miyazaki</a>, further expanding her global audience. <br /><br />Jones studied at Oxford, where she attended lectures by both <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1069006._C_S__Lewis" title=" C.S. Lewis" rel="nofollow noopener"> C.S. Lewis</a> and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/656983._J_R_R__Tolkien" title=" J.R.R. Tolkien" rel="nofollow noopener"> J.R.R. Tolkien</a>. She began writing professionally in the 1960s and remained active until her death in 2011. Her final novel, <i>The Islands of Chaldea</i>, was completed posthumously by her sister <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/324500._Ursula_Jones" title=" Ursula Jones" rel="nofollow noopener"> Ursula Jones</a>.

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