📖 peek insideThe House in the Cerulean Sea
by TJ Klune
Linus Baker is a rigid caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, tasked with inspecting an orphanage on a remote island. There, he meets six dangerous children-including the Antichrist-and their mysterious caretaker, Arthur Parnassus. As Linus sheds his bureaucratic shell, he discovers a world of wonder and unconditional acceptance. This whimsical, feel-good contemporary fantasy is a heartwarming exploration of found family and the courage it takes to stand up for what is right.
Widely read around the world. Estimated 7 million readers.
Notable Quotes
"We should always make time for the things we like. If we don't, we might forget how to be happy."
"Hate is loud, but I think you'll learn it's because it's only a few people shouting, desperate to be heard. You might not ever be able to change their minds, but so long as your remember you're not alone, you will overcome."
"Change often starts with the smallest of whispers. Like-minded people building it up to a roar."
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