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Lewis Barnavelt Books

In order from The House with a Clock in Its Walls to The Sign of the Sinister Sorcerer.

The Lewis Barnavelt series is a set of 12 chapter books by John Bellairs and Brad Strickland, published between 1973 and 2008. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 260 pages. Subjects across the series include magic, orphans, and clocks and watches.

About the series

What's Lewis Barnavelt About?

Twelve gothic mysteries follow Lewis Barnavelt, Rose Rita, and their magician guardians as they confront haunted objects, sinister sorcerers, and supernatural threats.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$858

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1973

The House with a Clock in Its Walls

By John Bellairs, Edward Gorey (Illustrator)

A young boy discovers that his new home is haunted by a malevolent spirit and that he has the power to communicate with the dead.

179 pages· 38,975 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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Summary: Orphaned Lewis Barnavelt moves in with his mysterious Uncle Jonathan, only to discover a world of magic and danger. When Lewis accidentally resurrects a sinister sorceress, he unleashes a hidden clock capable of destroying humanity. With time ticking away, Lewis and his magical allies must unravel the secrets of the house to prevent catastrophe. Will they succeed before it's too late?

In reading order

Lewis Barnavelt Series

12 books · Published 1973–2008

#1 in Series

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$858

The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1973

A young boy discovers that his new home is haunted by a malevolent spirit and that he has the power to communicate with the dead.

#2 in Series

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$1139

The Figure in the Shadows

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1975

A magical coin unleashes a dark force, threatening to consume Lewis. Can he be saved?

#3 in Series

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$1139

The Letter, the Witch, and the Ring

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1976

A vanished ring, a missing friend, and a farm full of secrets. Can Rose Rita uncover the truth?

#4 in Series

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$1139

The Ghost in the Mirror

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1993

A powerless witch and her friend must save an innocent wizard from a doomed fate.

#5 in Series

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$1139

The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1993

A boy unleashes a ghostly wizard bent on family destruction in a mysterious manor.

#6 in Series

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$1139

The Doom of the Haunted Opera

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1995

A mysterious opera score threatens to awaken the dead. Can two kids stop it?

#7 in Series

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$1139

The Specter from the Magician's Museum

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998

A talent show magic act awakens an ancient threat. Can Lewis save Rose Rita from a sinister fate?

#8 in Series

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$574

The Beast Under the Wizard's Bridge

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2000

A bridge hides secrets and a monster that even magic may not defeat.

#9 in Series

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$1139

The Tower at the End of the World

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2001

A vacation turns into a battle against a vengeful sorcerer threatening the world.

#10

#10 in Series

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$1139

The Whistle, the Grave, and the Ghost

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2003

A magical whistle stops bullies but awakens a vampire. Can Lewis survive?

#11

#11 in Series

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$1139

The House Where Nobody Lived

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2006

Mysterious drumbeats and fiery dreams haunt Lewis and Rose Rita in the Hawaii House.

#12

#12 in Series

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$1139

The Sign of the Sinister Sorcerer

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2008

A summer of accidents and a hooded figure haunt Lewis. Coincidence or curse?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Lewis Barnavelt series?

There are 12 books in the Lewis Barnavelt series. It began with The House with a Clock in Its Walls in 1973, and the newest book, The Sign of the Sinister Sorcerer, was published in 2008.