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John Bellairs

The House with a Clock in Its Walls

The House with a Clock in Its Walls

A classic gothic mystery novel for children by John Bellairs, following the adventures of orphan Lewis Barnavelt.

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  • Rachel
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    “A gothic-esque mystery. Could be a fun Halloween-time chapter book. Little bit spooky, little bit silly and a lot a bit relatable for 9-12 year olds. The audiobook is great, too!”

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