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Gr 4–8—Brendan, Cordelia, and Eleanor Walker are dragged by their parents to look at houses in San Francisco. Their father, a doctor, has lost his job due to an incident at the hospital, and the family has to downsize. The Kristoff House overlooking the bay seems to be too good to be true for the money, but, surprisingly, their father buys it. Once the family moves in, all kinds of strange things start to happen. It turns out that there is bad blood between a former owner of the house, Denver Kristoff...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

A contemporary story that has an old-fashioned feel, this clever combination of adventure and humor will be a hit with fans of fantasy, thrillers, and family dramas. Chris Columbus and Ned Vizzini’s writing is detailed and funny: “The new colossus . . . looked like an all-out bruiser, with a bald, acne-spotted skull, sharp red eyebrows, and a goatee like a devil’s tail. His face wa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More