{"product_id":"the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea-9781250217318","title":"The House in the Cerulean Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWASHINGTON POST\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2021 Alex Award winner!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 2021 RUSA Reading List: Fantasy Winner!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Indie Next Pick!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e's \"Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2020\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eBook Riot\u003c\/i\u003e's \"20 Must-Read Feel-Good Fantasies\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune's bestselling, breakout contemporary fantasy that's \"\u003ci\u003e1984 \u003c\/i\u003emeets \u003ci\u003eThe Umbrella Academy\u003c\/i\u003e with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in.\" (Gail Carriger)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLinus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management he's given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage, where six dangerous children reside: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not they're likely to bring about the end of days. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut the children aren't the only secret the island keeps. Their caretaker is the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, who will do anything to keep his wards safe. As Arthur and Linus grow closer, long-held secrets are exposed, and Linus must make a choice: destroy a home or watch the world burn. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn enchanting story, masterfully told, \u003ci\u003eThe House in the Cerulean Sea\u003c\/i\u003e is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place--and realizing that family is yours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tj Klune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tor Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/29\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250217318\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 17\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e517635 \/ House in the Cerulean Sea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Awards - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTJ KLUNE is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of\u003ci\u003e The House in the Cerulean Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Extraordinaries, \u003c\/i\u003e and more. Being queer himself, Klune believes it's important--now more than ever--to have accurate, positive queer representation in stories.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44139223580886,"sku":"9781250217318","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/1660\/5398\/products\/img_a74e51f2-6f8c-433d-b30e-ffcc5eb58915.jpg?v=1681396234","url":"https:\/\/bookclubonmain.com\/products\/the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea-9781250217318","provider":"Book Club On Main","version":"1.0","type":"link"}