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Synopsis
The lovable underdog Lewis Barnavelt and his best friend Rose Rita are at it again—investigating the curious (and possibly supernatural?) goings-on in their town of New Zebedee. They get more than they bargained for when a new family moves into the Hawaii House, one of the oddest-looking houses in town, and Lewis and Rose Rita are drawn into a mystery involving forces far beyond the shores of their imagination. Why are there strange drumbeats emanating from the top floor of the Hawaii House? And why is Lewis having dreams about Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire? Incorporating actual Hawaiian legends with a spine-tingling story of suspense, this is another great addition to the Bellairs canon.
Is The House Where Nobody Lived appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle grade mystery features supernatural elements including mysterious drumbeats, dreams of Hawaiian deities, and spine-tingling suspense appropriate for the age group. No graphic content, violence, or mature themes.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following Lewis and Rose Rita as they investigate strange happenings in a mysterious house and uncover secrets involving Hawaiian mythology.