The House with a Clock in Its Walls (Lewis Barnavelt, #1)

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Has anyone else realized that the synopsis on the movie tie-in edition is of the film, and not the novel? I've read this wonderful book many times, and there's certainly no character named Serenna Izard. And have never in my days have I seen a movie tie-in do this.
Dan K Just re-read the book. She's Issac Izzard's dead wife, a somewhat minor but pivotal role.…moreJust re-read the book. She's Issac Izzard's dead wife, a somewhat minor but pivotal role.(less)
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Would people who have read this book, say it is scary??? Or is it OK???
Maria Erika TBH the start and the middle is great, I love the cozy but the ending for me is not that good, it's hanging

…moreTBH the start and the middle is great, I love the cozy but the ending for me is not that good, it's hanging

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Would you recommend this book to a 17-year-old guy? My first language isn't English and I'm trying to learn through books. I've already read the full Harry Potter saga in English and I haven't had much trouble but some books like 1984 or The handmaid's tale have been demanding me A LOT of concentration and I haven't been able to finish them.I'm looking for an easy-to-read book so I don't end up quitting reading in EN.
Jerilyn Yes, you might enjoy it. The vocabulary level is about 5th grade American. Some of the humor and sarcasm might be confusing to someone who hasn’t soci…moreYes, you might enjoy it. The vocabulary level is about 5th grade American. Some of the humor and sarcasm might be confusing to someone who hasn’t socialized with American 10-yr-old boys.(less)
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Jerilyn This question is not a spoiler.
Lewis is a 10-yr-old boy who suddenly becomes an orphan, and has to go live with his nonconformist uncle in another tow…moreThis question is not a spoiler.
Lewis is a 10-yr-old boy who suddenly becomes an orphan, and has to go live with his nonconformist uncle in another town. Uncle Jonathan isn’t just strange; he’s a magician. His house is a mansion crammed with fascinating items, hidden passages and mysterious sounds. Like the ticking clock that Uncle Jonathan is obsessed with finding.(less)
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