Battle of the Beasts: 2 (House of Secrets, 2) - Softcover

"A dark action-adventure-fantasy with surprising heart."--Kirkus Reviews

Praise for HOUSE OF SECRETS: "A breakneck, jam-packed rollercoaster of an adventure about the secret power of books, HOUSE OF SECRETS comes complete with three resourceful sibling heroes, a seriously creepy villainess, and barrel loads of fantasy and fear."--J.K. Rowling

Praise for HOUSE OF SECRETS: "A swift-paced . . . clever page-turner for any reader who has wanted to take part in literary adventures. . . . This story is compelling, great fun, and sure to be popular."--ALA Booklist

Praise for HOUSE OF SECRETS: "In a rousing adventure reminiscent of THE EMERALD ATLAS, director Columbus and author Vizzini catapult a trio of siblings across time and space, as they square off against a forgotten writer's literary legacy... The nonstop action comes with increasingly high stakes...wildly imaginative."--Publishers Weekly

Praise for HOUSE OF SECRETS: "The story is an engrossing page-turner with a parade of near-escapes, hilarious mishaps, and courageous face-offs with terrifying villains. The nonstop action will keep readers on the edge of their seats"--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"[An] imaginative, fast-paced adventure that is sure to please fans."--Booklist