<b><a href="http://bellairsia.com">John Bellairs</a></b> (1938–1991) was an American novelist working primarily in the Gothic genre. He is best-known for the children's classic <i>The House with a Clock in its Walls</i> 1973) and for the pathbreaking fantasy novel <i>The Face in the Frost</i> (1969). Bellairs held a bachelor's degree from Notre Dame University and a master's in English from the University of Chicago. He combined writing and teaching from 1963 to 1971, including a year at <a hr...
The Figure in the Shadows
The Figure in the Shadows
Synopsis
Lewis, the timid but brave hero, returns in a new tale of magic and mystery. While investigating his grandfather's old trunk, Lewis and his uncle find an ancient coin. Lewis hopes it's an amulet to protect him from bullies, and with his new friend Rosa Rita, he tests its power. However, they are unprepared for the astonishing and sinister events that unfold.
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Lewis BarnaveltProtagonist
Rosa RitaSupporting
Jonathan BarnaveltSupporting
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Edition
The Figure in the ShadowsUnknown, 1975
155 pages
Dial PressLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97808037491605 editions available
