{"title":"John Bellairs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Bellairs\u003c\/strong\u003e invites young readers into worlds filled with mystery, magic, and haunting adventures. His stories often blend eerie atmospheres with clever puzzles, captivating those who enjoy a thrilling journey through the unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of chilling tales and imaginative storytelling, Bellairs’ books combine \u003cem\u003esupernatural intrigue\u003c\/em\u003e with compelling characters, making each story an unforgettable exploration of the strange and fantastical.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-house-with-a-clock-in-its-walls-by-john-bellairs-9781848127722","title":"The House With a Clock in Its Walls","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American classic - soon to be a major motion picture from Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, starring Cate Blanchett, Jack Black and Kyle MacLachlan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLewis Barnavelt doesn't have time on his side...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Lewis Barnavelt, an orphan, comes to stay with his uncle Jonathan, he expects to meet an ordinary person. But he is wrong. Uncle Jonathan and his next-door neighbour, Mrs Zimmermann, are both witches! Lewis couldn't be happier. What's not to like about seeing his uncle practise spells and eating Mrs Zimmermann's delicious cookies?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt first, watching magic is enough. Then Lewis experiments with magic himself and unknowingly resurrects the former owner of the house: a woman named Selenna Izard. It seems that evil Selenna and her husband built a timepiece into the walls - a clock that could obliterate humankind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the clock can be heard ticking away in the house all the time, sometimes louder, sometimes quieter, sometimes faster, sometimes slower, it is up to the Barnavelts to find where it is hidden in the walls - and stop it. A true race against time...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe House With a Clock in Its Walls\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating tale filled with magic, suspense, and an exhilarating race against the clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126634066156,"sku":"9781848127722","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781848127722-the-house-with-a-clock-in-its-walls.jpg?v=1785972821"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-bellairs.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}