"Oh, by the way,” he said, “you might bring Lewis a glass of iced tea, and get me a refill. No sugar. And bring out another plate of chocolate-chip cookies.” Mrs. Zimmermann stood up and clasped her hands subserviently in front of her. “How would you like your cookies, sir? Stuffed down your throat one by one, or crumbled up and sifted into your shirt collar?” ― John Bellairs, The House with a Clock in Its Walls
Following the heartbreaking loss of his parents, Lewis finds himself sent to live with his odd Uncle Jonathan. He soon finds himself in the midst of great adventure, as he struggles to find his place in his new life. John Bellairs uses the mysteries of magic to remind us not to be afraid to be ourselves and surround ourselves with those who like us for who we truly are.
The book was originally published in 1973, but the book-based movie came out in August 2018. This is one of those rare circumstances where the movie is truly just as good as the book. Not because it follows the book precisely, but because it doesn't. It takes a classic, that is a little dated, brushes it off and makes it relevant and interesting to modern audiences. It's just plain fun.
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