About the book
A haunting gothic tale by master mysery writer John Bellairs--soon to be a major motion picture starring Cate Blanchett and Jack Black!
\"The House With a Clock in Its Walls will cast its spell for a long time.\"--The New York Times Book Review
When Lewis Barnavelt, an orphan. comes to stay with his uncle Jonathan, he expects to meet an ordinary person. But he is wrong. Uncle Jonathan and his next-door neighbor, Mrs. Zimmermann, are both magicians! Lewis is thrilled. At first, watchng magic is enough. Then Lewis experiments with magic himself and unknowingly resurrects the former owner of the house: a woman named Selenna Izard. It seems that Selenna and her husband built a timepiece into the walls--a clock that could obliterate humankind. And only the Barnavelts can stop it!
Editions of The House with a Clock in Its Walls
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780803738218
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780803738232
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780142402573
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140363364
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451481283
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101659717
Read an Excerpt
A haunting gothic tale by master mysery writer John Bellairs--soon to be a major motion picture starring Cate Blanchett and Jack Black!
\"The House With a Clock in Its Walls will cast its spell for a long time.\"--The New York Times Book Review
When Lewis Barnavelt, an orphan. comes to stay with his uncle Jonathan, he expects to meet an ordinary person. But he is wrong. Uncle Jonathan and his next-door neighbor, Mrs. Zimmermann, are both magicians! Lewis is thrilled. At first, watchng magic is enough. Then Lewis experiments with magic himself and unknowingly resurrects the former owner of the house: a woman named Selenna Izard. It seems that Selenna and her husband built a timepiece into the walls--a clock that could obliterate humankind. And only the Barnavelts can stop it!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The House with a Clock in Its Walls about?
A haunting gothic tale by master mysery writer John Bellairs--soon to be a major motion picture starring Cate Blanchett and Jack Black!
\"The House With a Clock in Its Walls will cast its spell for a long time.\"--The New York Times Book Review
When Lewis Barnavelt, an orphan. comes to stay with his uncle Jonathan, he expects to meet an ordinary person. But he is wrong. Uncle Jonathan and his next-door neighbor, Mrs. Zimmermann, are both magicians! Lewis is thrilled. At first, watchng magic is enough. Then Lewis experiments with magic himself and unknowingly resurrects the former owner of the house: a woman named Selenna Izard. It seems that Selenna and her husband built a timepiece into the walls--a clock that could obliterate humankind. And only the Barnavelts can stop it!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The House with a Clock in Its Walls?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of The House with a Clock in Its Walls?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780803738218
Is The House with a Clock in Its Walls part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Lewis Barnavelt
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The House with a Clock in Its Walls?
John Bellairs
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The House with a Clock in Its Walls is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780803738218) and hardcover(ISBN 9780803738232) and paperback(ISBN 9780142402573) and paperback(ISBN 9780140363364) and paperback(ISBN 9780451481283) and ebook(ISBN 9781101659717)
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