The Mystery of the Clock in Its Walls (Collection: Adventures of Lewis Barnavelt)

This is the beginning of a series of stories about Lewis Barnavelt, a ten-year-old boy who dreams of adventure and mystery in his life. Young Lewis has always wanted to live in an old house, full of secret passages, hidden rooms, and large fireplaces. Suddenly, with the death of his parents, the boy finds himself in a mansion that matches his dreams—his uncle Jonathan's house. And so the adventure begins... In a time of genies and magic, a thought-provoking read with plenty of scares.