![]() ![]() He loses everything and everyone he knows as he has to move in with a new guardian in a new city at the young age of 10. Lewis, the young boy we follow throughout the book, loses both his parents. John Bellairs also shortly approaches the feeling of helplessness and rebuilding broken lives. Even though John Bellairs never challenges or explains a way to get over low self-esteem, he concludes in a good way which is with his protagonist realizing he is good enough the way he is. He gets bullied and feels like an outsider, the same way every other non-magical creature, like the readers, might have felt as well. Readers young and old alike will be able to relate to Lewis’ low self-esteem, and even condescending way of acting. The book has a refreshing splash of charmed and enchanted elements, while still confronting important and relevant themes in an honest and serious way. It is a “coming of age” novel with the extra plot twist of magic. The book follows Lewis and his journey of becoming a young man and magician. The House with a Clock in Its Walls is a children and juvenile mystery novel written by John Bellairs. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous ![]() ![]() We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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