Book
The house with a clock in its walls / John Bellairs ; pictures by Edward Gorey.
Record details
- ISBN: 014036336X (pbk.) :
- Physical Description: 179 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Dial Press, c1973.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Sequel: The figure in the shadows. |
| Summary, etc.: | A boy goes to live with his magician uncle in a mansion that has a clock hidden in the walls which is ticking off the minutes until doomsday. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Magic > Juvenile fiction. Friendship > Juvenile fiction. Clocks and watches > Juvenile fiction. Uncles > Juvenile fiction. |
More Options
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at GRPL.
Holds
0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | jFiction Paperback Bellairs (Text) | 31307018241556 | Storage | Available | - |
Electronic resources
Author Notes
The House with a Clock in Its Walls
John Bellairs was born in Marshall, Michigan on January 17, 1938. He attended Notre Dame and the University of Chicago. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, he was a teacher. He went on to author fifteen graphic novels for young adults, one fantasy book "The Face in the Frost," and two other books. His works have been nominated for several awards in the past. Among those nominated for, he won the Utah Children's Fiction Book Award in 1981 for "The Letter, the Witch and the Ring" and the New York Times Outstanding Books of 1973 Award for "The House with a Clock in Its Walls." Bellairs died of cardiovascular disease, on March 8, 1991. (Bowker Author Biography)
Click here for Terms of Use.
