“There were horrendous, dramatic, violent quantities of green slime—oodles of it. It covered Howl completely. It draped his head and shoulders in sticky dollops, heaping on his knees and hands, trickling in glops down his legs, and dripping off the stool in sticky strands. It was in oozing ponds and crawling pools over most of the floor. Long fingers of it had crept into the hearth. It smelled vile.”
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Diana Wynne Jones
Diana Wynne Jones, a renowned British fantasy writer, was born on August 16, 1934, in Wales, UK, and passed away on March 26, 2011. Her works are known for their imaginative storytelling, deep themes, and richly developed characters, particularly in the realm of young adult fantasy literature. Notable works include 'The Magicians' Assistant' and 'The Time of the Ghost'. more
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