{"product_id":"house-of-secrets-clash-of-the-worlds-9780062192547","title":"House of Secrets: Clash of the Worlds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe final book in the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling House of Secrets series that was called \"a breakneck, jam-packed roller coaster of an adventure\" by J. K. Rowling. Created by Hollywood director Chris Columbus (of \u003cem\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/em\u003e fame) and bestselling author Ned Vizzini (\u003cem\u003eIt's Kind of a Funny Story\u003c\/em\u003e), with the acclaimed author of the Codename Zero series and the Fourth Stall saga, Chris Rylander.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith their last adventure just barely over, the Walker kids thought life would finally go back to normal. But things don't remain calm for long . . . especially when the colossus Fat Jagger turns up in San Francisco Bay--and he's in danger \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the police closing in, the Walkers must figure out how to save their giant friend. When a frost beast is spotted in Santa Rosa--and more mystical creatures start appearing all over America--it's soon clear that the characters from Denver Kristoff's works are invading the real world. It's up to Brendan, Eleanor, and Cordelia to reenter the book world one last time to keep the worlds from colliding, causing mass destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey will have to track down three Worldkeepers hidden in Kristoff's books--magical items that when used together will seal the worlds off for good. But the Walkers' first move leads them straight into the Wild West, with lethal outlaws and lawless deputies--and that's just the beginning. They'll encounter dinosaurs, aliens, killer robots, and the Wind Witch herself--with new friends and old--and be faced with some of the deadliest choices they'll ever have to make. The scariest thing of all could be deciding who to trust, since everyone is hiding something. . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eColumbus, Chris:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eChris Columbus has written, directed, and produced some of the most successful box-office hits in Hollywood history. He first made his name by writing several original scripts produced by Steven Spielberg, including the back-to-back hits \u003cem\u003eGremlins\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Goonies\u003c\/em\u003e. As a director, Columbus has been at the helm of such iconic projects as \u003cem\u003eHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHome Alone\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStepmom\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMrs. Doubtfire\u003c\/em\u003e. As a producer, Columbus was also behind the hit films \u003cem\u003eNight at the Museum\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Help\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVizzini, Ned:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eNed Vizzini (1981-2013) was the bestselling author of the acclaimed young adult books \u003cem\u003eIt's Kind of a Funny Story\u003c\/em\u003e (also a major motion picture), \u003cem\u003eBe More Chill\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTeen Angst? Naaah . . . \u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Other Normals\u003c\/em\u003e. He wrote for the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSalon\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e. He also wrote for TV, including MTV's hit show \u003cem\u003eTeen Wolf\u003c\/em\u003e. His work has been translated into twenty-five languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRylander, Chris:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Rylander\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of the Fourth Stall saga and the Epic Series of Failures trilogy, as well as \u003cem\u003eCodename Zero\u003c\/em\u003e and its sequels. A fan of baseball, statistics, and baseball statistics, he lives with his family in Chicago. You can visit him online at www.chrisrylander.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51182796013842,"sku":"9780062192547","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_256539eb-103b-447b-aa79-e9e64c852f76.jpg?v=1744446997","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/house-of-secrets-clash-of-the-worlds-9780062192547","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}