![]() ![]() Set in 1948, The House with a Clock in Its Walls introduces us to 10 year old Lewis Barnavelt, his eccentric uncle Jonathon, and their equally unusual neighbor Florence Zimmerman. ![]() This book launches what will become a very popular series of ghost stories for children (and adults who have not gotten too old for fun ghost stories). Bound in purple cloth, the hardback book has a graphic wrap-around dust jacket design in purple, grey, black and white. It is also the first author/illustrator collaboration between Edward Gorey and Mr. Published in 1973 by The Dial Press, New York, The House with a Clock in Its Walls is the first book in the long running series started by John Bellairs. It is a great site with lots of information on this popular author and his writing. Before I get started on this post, I wanted to be sure to mention that everyone should check out for all things John Bellairs. ![]()
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