
The House with a Clock in Its Walls
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Narrated by:
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George Guidall
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By:
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John Bellairs
A haunting gothic tale by master mystery writer John Bellairs - soon to be a major motion picture starring Cate Blanchett and Jack Black!
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 timepiece into the walls - a clock that could obliterate humankind. And only the Barnavelts can stop it!
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"The House with a Clock in Its Walls will cast its spell for a long time." (The New York Times Book Review)
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What did you love best about The House with a Clock in Its Walls?
I read this series when I was little & really identified with Lewis, being a less than athletic fat kid myself. He's flawed, but tries to do the right thing, even when He's scared, which is rare for the hero of any book, let alone one for young readers.What was one of the most memorable moments of The House with a Clock in Its Walls?
The many spooky supernatural elements will stay with you.Which character – as performed by George Guidall – was your favorite?
Uncle Johnathan really comes across perfectly. A kind but blustery man who wants to make sure Lewis has a safe home.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
I think the one for the actual film soon to be released is "can you hear the ticking?" I might have gone with "Each tick of the clock brings the world closer to its doom!"Any additional comments?
All the books by this author are very well done, but for this series things really become "perfect" when Rose Rita is introduced in the second book. The 4 lead characters balance each other out, but you need to read this book first because it establishes the world.A formerly unknown classic.
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I absolutely recommend this to anyone who likes a good read/listen!
Better than the movie!!
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Very Entertaining
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disappointed
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Boring
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Great narration!
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great Book!
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I had liked the movie promos, but didn't see the movie. I think it was probably better as a movie than a book.
Good Movie?
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really enjoyed it
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Scary Story for Middle Grade Kids
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