The House with a Clock in Its Walls by John Bellairs (English) Paperback Book

Description: The House with a Clock in Its Walls by John Bellairs, Edward Gorey 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 ReviewWhen 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! Back Cover 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 witches! Lewis is thrilled. At first, watching magic is enough. Then Lewis experiments with magic himself and unknowingly resurrects the former owner of the house: a woman named Serenna Izard. It seems that Serenna and her husband built a time-piece into the walls-a clock that could obliterate humankind. And only the Barnavelts can stop it! Author Biography John Bellairs (1938-1991) was the critically acclaimed, best-selling author of many Gothic novels for middle-graders, including the novels starring Johnny Dixon and Lewis Barnavelt. Review Is there no end to the suspense John Bellairs can create? (School Library Journal, starred review)ThereÆs suspense and action aplenty. . . . Perfect for the pre-Stephen King set. (Booklist)Brace yourself for a wild ride. (Kirkus Reviews) Review Quote There Details ISBN0142402575 Author Edward Gorey Short Title HOUSE W/A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS Language English Illustrator Edward Gorey ISBN-10 0142402575 ISBN-13 9780142402573 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Illustrations Yes Year 2004 Residence US Birth 1938 Death 1991 Audience Age 8-12 DOI 10.1604/9780142402573 Series Number 1 Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2004-08-03 NZ Release Date 2004-08-03 UK Release Date 2004-08-03 Pages 192 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Series Lewis Barnavelt Publication Date 2004-08-03 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Replaces 9780140363364 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6751467;

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