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John Bellairs Books

    January 17, 1938 – March 8, 1991

    John Bellairs was an American novelist known primarily for his work in the Gothic genre. His narratives masterfully weave the supernatural with psychological depth, drawing readers into mysterious and suspenseful tales. Bellairs focused on crafting stories that explore the complex emotional landscapes of his characters while building palpable tension and wondrous worlds. His distinctive style left an indelible mark on the genre, resonating with both young readers and adults.

    John Bellairs
    The Lamp from the Warlocks’s Tomb
    The Beast Under The Wizard's Bridge - The House With a Clock in Its Walls 8
    The Spectre From the Magician's Museum - The House With a Clock in Its Walls 7
    The Tower at the End of the World - The House With a Clock in Its Walls 9
    The Sign of the Sinister Sorcerer - The House With a Clock in Its Walls 12
    The Best of John Bellairs 2: The Johnny Dixon Mysteries

    • The Tower at the End of the World - The House With a Clock in Its Walls 9

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
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      When Lewis, his uncle Jonathan, and their friends Rose Rita and Mrs Zimmermann take a trip to a small town near Lake Superior, they expect a pleasant holiday. Instead, they find themselves facing the ghastly Ishmael Izard, son of the fiendish creator of the Doomsday clock that was once hidden in the walls of Uncle Jonathan's house.

      The Tower at the End of the World - The House With a Clock in Its Walls 9

    • The Beast Under The Wizard's Bridge - The House With a Clock in Its Walls 8

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
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      In this installment of the supernatural series, Lewis Barnavelt and his best friend Rose Rita embark on an adventure at the mysterious Wilder Creek Bridge. As they delve into the secrets of the bridge, they encounter supernatural elements that challenge their friendship and courage. The story blends friendship, mystery, and the supernatural, showcasing the duo's growth and the thrilling experiences that come with exploring the unknown.

      The Beast Under The Wizard's Bridge - The House With a Clock in Its Walls 8

    • The House with a Clock in Its Walls

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      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 neighbour, Mrs Zimmermann, are both witches! Lewis couldn't be happier. What's not to like about seeing his uncle practise spells and eating Mrs Zimmermann's delicious cookies? At first, watching 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 evil Selenna and her husband built a timepiece into the walls, a clock that could obliterate humankind. As the clock can be heard ticking away in the house all the time, sometimes louder, sometimes quieter, sometimes faster, sometimes slower, it is up to the Barnavelts to find where it is hidden in the walls and stop it. A true race against time

      The House with a Clock in Its Walls

    • The Whistle, the Grave and the Ghost - The House With a Clock in Its Walls 10

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      A camping trip with his Scout troop uncovers a strange, old grave and a magical silver whistle that holds mysterious powers. Lewis embarks on an adventure filled with unexpected twists and the potential for enchantment, as he navigates the secrets hidden within the grave and the significance of the whistle. This journey promises to challenge his understanding of reality and introduce him to the extraordinary.

      The Whistle, the Grave and the Ghost - The House With a Clock in Its Walls 10

    • The Best of John Bellairs

      The House with a Clock in Its Walls, The Figure in the Shadows, The Letter, the Witch, and the Ring

      • 544 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      The House with a Clock in Its Walls; The Figure in the Shadows and The Letter, the Witch, and the Ring are three magically eerie tales gathered in this one-volume edition. The series opens as Lewis Barnavelt, a newly orphaned ten-year-old, comes to live with his Uncle Johnathan. Little does Lewis know that Uncle Johnathan and his next-door neighbor, Mrs. Zimmerman are witches. Lewis finds that he himself owns magical powers, and soon is thrust in a supernatural battle between good and evil. The second tale focuses on Grampa Barnavelt's old coin. Lewis thinks the coin is an amulet, but when he starts to wear it around his neck, bizarre things start to happen - and not all of them good. The last tale shifts the focus to thirteen-year-old Rose Rita, who is embittered because she cannot go to camp like Lewis. so Mrs. Zimmerman offers Rita an adventure of her own. But when a magical ring disappears, Rita gets more of an adventure than she bargained for. John Bellair's vivid characterization and and excruciatingly suspenseful plots make this series a thrilling ride!

      The Best of John Bellairs