Book Series · 12 Books

Lewis Barnavelt Books

In order from The House with a Clock in Its Walls to The Whistle, the Grave and the Ghost.

The House with a Clock in Its Walls
The Figure in the Shadows
The Letter and the Witch and the Ring
The Ghost in the Mirror
The Vengeance of the Witch Finder
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The House with a Clock in Its Walls
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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 1973–2021

#1
The House with a Clock in Its Walls
Sale price
$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.

The Figure in the Shadows
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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?

The Letter and the Witch and the Ring
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$1139

The Letter and 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?

The Ghost in the Mirror
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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.

The Vengeance of the Witch Finder
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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.

The Doom of the Haunted Opera
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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?

The Spectre from the Magician's Museum
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$1139

The Spectre 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?

The Beast Under the Wizard's Bridge
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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.

The Tower at the End of the World
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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.

The House Where Nobody Lived
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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.

The Sign of the Sinister Sorcerer
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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?

The Whistle, the Grave and the Ghost
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$1139

The Whistle, the Grave and the Ghost

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

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

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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 Whistle, the Grave and the Ghost, was published in 2021.

What order should you read the Lewis Barnavelt books in?

Start with The House with a Clock in Its Walls and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #12.

What ages are the Lewis Barnavelt books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Lewis Barnavelt to life.

01

John Bellairs

Author
02

Brad Strickland

Author
03

Edward Gorey

Illustrator

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