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168 pp.
| Dial
| October, 2008
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8037-3151-6$16.99
(4)
4-6
John Bellairs Mystery series.
Primed for a relaxing summer, Lewis Barnavelt instead finds himself plagued by a series of accidents that lead him, his uncle Jonathan, and old friends Rose Rita and Mrs. Zimmerman to become enmeshed in the magician Schlectesherz's nefarious pursuit of power. Despite some sketchy details and the not-so-spooky tone of the supernatural goings-on, series fans will find this engaging.
173 pp.
| Dial/Sleuth
| October, 2006
|
TradeISBN 0-8037-3148-5$16.99
(3)
4-6
John Bellairs Mystery series.
Lewis Barnavelt and his best friend, Rose Rita, again encounter danger as they investigate supernatural goings-on at Hawaii House. The friends--along with Uncle Jonathan and Mrs. Zimmermann--encounter an angry goddess, ancient relics, a Hawaiian princess, and an army of ghostly warriors before the house returns to a peaceful state. Fans will enjoy the story's suspense and fillips of humor.