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Summary: The House with a Clock in Its Walls
Review: "What if I were to raise a dead person by myself?" With Halloween coming up, this would be a perfect horror fantasy you would want to read. Orphaned Lewis Barnavelt comes to live with his Uncle Jonathan. He finds out an astonishing truth about his Uncle and his neighbor being a witch. Lewis loves watching his Uncle's amazing tricks. When he makes a mistake of not obeying his uncle and bringing the evil Selena Izard back to life, things don't go well. Selena Izard and her husband hold terrible secrets in their house. The clock that is always ticking in Jonathan's house gets louder. Now, the question is, can Lewis, his Uncle and Mrs.Zimmermen stop the clock before Selena Izard brings the world to an end? Read this amazing horror story to find out! I recommend this book to anyone who likes horror fantasies. It's a real page-turner. The author writes it in a way that makes you want to keep reading. There are a lot of surprises in the middle that makes you not want to put down the book. For example, there is this one time when Luke, his uncle and Mrs.Zimmermen take a car ride and then suddenly there is a car following them. To get out of danger they drive across a bridge and then they're safe. Hey, this kind of sounds like the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Its like the character has to run across the bridge, so he is safe from the headless horseman. Anyways, I also think some of the characters in this book are interesting, like Uncle Jonathan and Mrs. Zimmerman. They're odd in some way, but that is what makes them fit in this story. To end it, this was a really hard book for me to put down. Read this amazing horror fantasy!
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Summary: The House With a Clock In Its Walls
Review: This is a great book to read. The book is about a kid that's mom and dad died and he went to live with his uncle and weird things start to happen. Overall the House With a Clock In Its Walls is a great book because I like books that are different and strange. This book is a good magic book and if you like Harry Potter and other magic books you would like this one too. I say this book is one of the best books I have read all year and you should read it.
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Summary: Fantasy but not Fantastical
Review: This was a book on my school's reading list, and I picked it up. At the beginning it was kind of confusing, but at the end it was exciting and I couldn't put it down. I gave this book 4 stars because although it was a fantasy book (which I don't really like) it was not that way off base. It was a suspenseful, eventful book full of literary twists. I'd recommend this book for late elementary and beginning middle school kids.
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Summary: Not Just For Kids
Review: John Bellairs had a natural flair for gothic fantasy leaving us several very fine stories before his early death. THE HOUSE WITH THE CLOCK IN ITS WALLS was the first in a series featuring Louis Barnavelt. Set in the 1950's (which seemed to be Bellair's favorite period)it centers on an old mansion inside of which can be heard an unseen ticking clock. The fact that the house once belonged to a wizard with a bad reputation convinces Louis and his Uncle Jonathan that there is something sinister behind the ticking. It is a well written tale that quite frankly not just for children. If you have a lazy afternoon or perhaps a stormy night it would make a great read.
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Summary: love love *love* this book
Review: I read this book in junior high and still remember it as one of the best books I've ever had the pleasure of picking up. Edward Gorey's illustrations are wickedly cool and add to the creepiness and intensity of the story. I haven't read this since then, but after coming across it again here on amazon I know I'll be hunting in my parents' basement for my battered and well-read copy to check up on Lewis one day soon ...
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Summary: best book ever.
Review: I think John Bellairs is the best author for kids. I also think this is the best book he ever wrote by far. Fat unhappy smart bookish Lewis Barnevelt's parents killed in a car accident so he has to move to New Zebedee,MI with his uncle, who happens to be a warlock. Lewis and his uncle save the world in this one, totally fab!
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Summary: A Mysterious and Suspensful Book
Review: The House With a Clock in it's walls is a great book! I read it in three days because I just couldn't put it down! This book is a real thriller! It's about a boy who moves to his Uncle's house after his parents die. There he gets mixed up in a crazy adventure that involves ghosts and finding a clock to stop dooms day from coming. Will he find the clock? Read this book to find out!!
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Summary: I've BEEN in the House With The Clock In Its Walls!
Review: John Bellairs' books are wonderful-- spooky, exciting, funny and mysterious. His books are are based on a real town, Marshall, MI. I grew up in this town and have BEEN in the house he uses as a model for The House With The Clock In Its Walls. The house is even creepier in person. If you want a great book with a true hero, this is for you! If you are ever in Marshall, MI, go visit the House...
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Summary: clock in it walls the best book ever
Review: A House With a Clock In Its Walls by John Bellairs is a mystery story with weird characters that will keep you reading. A long time ago a boy named Lewis lived in a house with his parents. One night his parents got in a auto axident and died. So he had to go live with his uncle Johnathan who lived in New Zebedee on Manision street with a huge house. His friend Miss Zimmerman lived next to him. I would recommend this book for people who like mysteries. I think this is one of the best books ever made. I would give this book to people who like slightly scary stories
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Summary: For All you Harry Hordes...
Review: I read this book because it was on the "If you liked Harry then read this" list. The story line is great, and the last several chapters are compelling and scary. Bellairs does a great job of blending suspense and fantasy, just as Rowling has done with the Harry Potter series. This is a must read for all harry potter fans (I recommend to read it while waiting for number 5) This is a great book because of its storyline and setting. The story is typical for a boy Lewis's age- trying to fit in,but failing. The setting is the greatest creation of the author. A house filled with fireplaces, a clock(or clocks?), and secret passageways. Another 5 star classic for anyone
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