The House With a Clock in Its Walls

When orphaned Lewis Barnavelt first comes to live with his Uncle Jonathan, he nothing. Then he finds out the amazing truth—his uncle and his next-door neighbor, Mrs. Zimmermann, are both witches! But simply watch- ing Jonathan's magic isn't enough for Lewis. When he makes the mistake of emulating his uncle, Lewis un- knowingly resurrects the evil Serenna Izard. Years ago, she and her long-dead husband hid a horrifying secret in their house. Now the Barnavelts live there—but they've got to conquer the forces of evil in order to stay alive! --back cover