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| Author | Chris Columbus Ned Vizzini |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Cliff Nielsen |
| Language | English |
| Series | House of Secrets |
| Genre | adventure, action, fantasy |
| Publisher | Balzer + Bray |
Publication date | April 23, 2013 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print, e-book, audiobook |
| Pages | 490 pages |
| ISBN | 9780062192462 |
| Followed by | House of Secrets: Battle of the Beasts, House of Secrets: Clash of Worlds |
House of Secrets is a 2013 children's novel by Chris Columbus and Ned Vizzini.[1] The book was first published on April 23, 2013, through Balzer + Bray and is the first book in the House of Secrets series. The book follows the three Walker family children as they attempt to find a secret book and rescue their parents in the process. Rights to the book were sold in 12 foreign territories.[2]
Of the book, Columbus has commented that he was inspired to write the series after seeing the popularity of the Harry Potter series and its effect on young readers.[3] Columbus has also remarked that he views the book as a "cousin" to his 1985 film The Goonies.[4]
- ^ Kellogg, Carolyn (April 18, 2013). "Chris Columbus and Ned Vizzini open up about 'House of Secrets'". LA Times. Archived from the original on April 20, 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
- ^ Thielman, Sam (5 January 2012). "Chris Columbus has 'Secrets'". Variety. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
- ^ Driscoll, Molly (January 5, 2012). "'Harry Potter' director Chris Columbus takes on children's books". Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (24 April 2013). "Chris Columbus on Debut Novel: It's the 'Cousin' of 'Goonies' (Q&A)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 August 2013.