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Summary: As Good as Harry Potter
Review: I reallllly like Harry Potter, but at the same time, nothing can equal the thrill this book gives it's reader the first time you read it. So scary. So fun.
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Summary: Haunting, amusing, frightening, and unforgettable.
Review: Out of all the numerous (and profoundly unremarkable) titles recommended to me as a beginner in junior high school by my teachers and advisors, this is the only one that has stuck with me, for over two decades (I am now 32), as a tale with the kind of spine-tingling horror, sophisticated humor & sarcasm, shocking plot-twists, and ultimately satisfying conclusion rarely seen in novels written for the typical "Young Adult" contingent. To this day, I have (somewhat pleasant, somewhat frightening, and even nostalgic!) dreams about this house, and the clock within its walls, having grown up with a similar timepiece in my own home (and under vaguely similar circumstances). I have never read a book that has haunted me, or entertained and enchanted me, as much as this one. I highly recommend it anyone.
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Summary: Lewis is NOT a Harry Potter
Review: I bought this book based on one of the "what to read while waiting for the next Potter book" lists. While the book is ok, it in no way compares to JK Rowling's works. In comparison, The House With A Clock In Its Walls is short, has a simplistic plot, and no character development except for Lewis, his uncle Jonathan and Mrs. Zimmerman. Lewis makes no real friends and is generally a weak character for the main character role. The art work reminds me of the original Adams Family cartoons minus the homor - dark and not overly interesting.Maybe this book will have more interest for a younger audience (which I am sure it was written for). But, as an adult (56), I find the Harry Potter series to have the kind of plot and character development that I find in a John Grisham novel while still appealing to the younger audience. Most adult appeal is certainly missing in this book.
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Summary: I grew up with this book
Review: John Bellairs is a relation of mine--he's a cousin of my grandmother, so I grew up with this book. The character, Rose Rita, is based on my Great Aunt, Rosie, and the house in which it is set in is a house that I have been to countless times. My Grandmother cleans it for the old woman who lives there. I love this book because it is not necessarily written for children--I am 16, and I still enjoy it; it an all of his books. But because it has special sentimental value for me, I love it all the more, and am flattered that you all have given it such good reviews :)
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Summary: A perfect introduction to Gothic Horror and suspense
Review: I'm 30 years old now, and I can still remember pulling this off the shelf and reading it for the first time in third grade. Man, it still carries a hair on the back of your neck feel with a lot of the scenes,(the car chase, the shadow moving down the coal room), I really cannot recommend this book strongly enough. One of the earlier reviewers compared it to Harry Potter, which I feel is unfair to both authors. Each are special in their own way, Potter for bringing back reading and pulling the kids off the damn Nintendo for awhile, forcing them to use their minds, and Bellair's Lewis is every nerdy kid on the outside, given a chance to explore new worlds before anyone else. Be sure to check out Bellair's other books, there isn't one that I haven't enjoyed, but start with The Clock in the Walls first.
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Summary: Strange book
Review: This book was good, but I read it really late at night. It scared the heck out of me. I think this book is not meant for any kid younger than 6th grade. All i can say is that it was very strange
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: The House With a Clock in its Walls is a great book.I got really into it and read in less than 4 hours. It was scary and good all at the same time. John Bellairs is a great author and I can't wait to read his other books. I'm with the other review, forget Harry Potter, these books rock! Harry Potter four had nearly 800 pages I think, and it was boring! These books are exciting from the start. I really recommend this book, and I'll be willing to give it more than five stars.
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Summary: Spans Generations
Review: I loved this book when I was a child. Even though my son is older now I still read to him. Recently I ran across this book again and he and I read it together. He loved it as much as I did when I was his age. I would highly recommend it; and also the other books in the series.
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Summary: Great Mystery/Fantasy Book
Review: This book is for any kid that loves catchy books that grab your attention in a second. The book is a great read
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Summary: Yesterday and Today
Review: I have been trying to think of some books I can give to my 10-year old niece and 12-year old nephew. For some reason, I could not get theis book out of my mind. I read it 12 years ago, when I was their age. Even though I had hundreds of other books in my room, I read it, and re-read it, and read it again until the pages were falling out and the paper backing had to be taped together. This is an excellent book filled with age-appropriate suspense, and I know I have to share it with these two wonderful kids.
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