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The House with a Clock in Its Walls

by John Bellairs

The House with a Clock in Its Walls Cover

ISBN13: 9780142402573
ISBN10: 0142402575
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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

John Bellairs, the name in Gothic mysteries for middle graders, wrote terrifying tales full of adventure, attitude, and alarm. For years, young readers have crept, crawled, and gone bump in the night with the unlikely heroes of these Gothic novels: Lewis Barnavelt, Johnny Dixon, and Anthony Monday. Now, the ten top-selling titles feature an updated cover look. Loyal fans and enticed newcomers will love the series even more with this haunting new look!

Review:

"Is there no end to the suspense John Bellairs can create?" School Library Journal (Starred Review)

Review:

"There's suspense and action aplenty....Perfect for the pre-Stephen King set." Booklist

Synopsis:

This classic is now reissued with a brand-new look. A boy goes to live with his magician uncle in a mansion that has a clock hidden in the walls which is ticking off the minutes until doomsday.

About the Author

John Bellairs died in 1991, leaving a rich legacy of critically acclaimed, best-selling Gothic novels.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780142402573
Author:
Bellairs, John
Publisher:
Puffin Books
Illustrator:
Gorey, Edward
Author:
Gorey, Edward
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
Subject:
Mystery and detective stories
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Fantasy
Subject:
Magic
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Fiction - Mystery
Subject:
Children s All Ages - Fiction - Mystery
Subject:
Mysteries & Detective Stories
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Series:
Lewis Barnavelt
Publication Date:
August 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
179
Dimensions:
7.78x5.14x.55 in. .34 lbs.
Age Level:
07-18
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