Best Selling Books by Chris Columbus

Hailed as “a breakneck, jam-packed roller coaster of an adventure” by J. K. Rowling, this New York Times bestseller is the first installment in the explosive tween fantasy series by famed Hollywood director Chris Columbus (of Harry Potter fame) and bestselling author Ned Vizzini (It’s Kind of a Funny Story). Siblings Brendan, Eleanor, and Cordelia Walker once had everything they could ever want. But everything changed when Dr. Walker lost his job. Now the family must relocate to an old Victorian house, formerly the home of occult novelist Denver Kristoff—a house that simultaneously feels creepy and too good to be true. By the time the Walkers realize that one of their neighbors has sinister plans for them, they’re banished to a primeval forest way off the grid. Bloodthirsty medieval warriors patrol the woods around them, supernatural pirates roam the neighboring seas, and a power-hungry queen rules the land. To survive, the siblings will have to be braver than they ever thought possible—and to fight against their darkest impulses. The key may lie in their own connection to the secret Kristoff legacy. But as they unravel that legacy, they’ll discover that it’s not just their family that’s in danger . . . it’s the entire world.

The sequel to the New York Times bestselling House of Secrets—hailed by J. K. Rowling as "a breakneck, jam-packed roller coaster of an adventure"—this second installment by Hollywood director Chris Columbus (of Harry Potter fame) and bestselling author Ned Vizzini (It''s Kind of a Funny Story) is full of even more explosive twists and turns. Since the siblings'' last adventure, life in the Walker household is much improved—the family is rich and the Wind Witch is banished. But no Walker will be safe until she is found. Summoning her to San Francisco brings all the danger that comes with her, and puts the Walkers in the crosshairs of a mysterious journey through Denver Kristoff''s books. As the Walkers travel from ancient Rome to World War II to Tibet, they are tested in ways that cut deeper than before—by Denver Kristoff, the Wind Witch, and one another. Fantasy fiction fans who enjoy Rick Riordan will find much to love in this thrilling and action-packed novel.

Book two in the bestselling HOUSE OF SECRETS series. Get ready for another action-packed adventure!

The final book in the New York Times bestselling House of Secrets series that was called "a breakneck, jam-packed roller coaster of an adventure" by J. K. Rowling. Created by Hollywood director Chris Columbus (of Harry Potter fame) and bestselling author Ned Vizzini ( It''s Kind of a Funny Story), with the acclaimed author of the Codename Zero series and the Fourth Stall saga, Chris Rylander. With their last adventure just barely over, the Walker kids thought life would finally go back to normal. But things don''t remain calm for long . . . especially when the colossus Fat Jagger turns up in San Francisco Bay—and he''s in danger! With the police closing in, the Walkers must figure out how to save their giant friend. When a frost beast is spotted in Santa Rosa—and more mystical creatures start appearing all over America—it''s soon clear that the characters from Denver Kristoff''s works are invading the real world. It''s up to Brendan, Eleanor, and Cordelia to reenter the book world one last time to keep the worlds from colliding, causing mass destruction. They will have to track down three Worldkeepers hidden in Kristoff''s books—magical items that when used together will seal the worlds off for good. But the Walkers'' first move leads them straight into the Wild West, with lethal outlaws and lawless deputies—and that''s just the beginning. They''ll encounter dinosaurs, aliens, killer robots, and the Wind Witch herself—with new friends and old—and be faced with some of the deadliest choices they''ll ever have to make. The scariest thing of all could be deciding who to trust, since everyone is hiding something. . . .

Cordelia, Brendan, dan Eleanor Walker berusaha kembali hidup normal setelah petualangan mendebarkan mereka dengan buku Kristoff. Namun, keadaan mereka berbalik seratus delapan puluh derajat dari sebelumnya. Kini permintaan mereka telah terkabul: mereka menjadi kaya raya. Di tengah usaha mereka beradaptasi, kekacauan mulai terjadi. Ada bayangan-bayangan hitam yang mengikuti Eleanor selama di sekolah, Cordelia mendadak berubah menjadi nenek tua, dan Brendan gagal menjadi populer. Dan hal teraneh yang semakin menjauhkan mereka dari kehidupan normal adalah petualangan baru yang dimulai di Bohemian Club bersama para hantu. Sebuah petualangan fantasi kelam yang mendebarkan-- Kirkus Review Kaya imaji dan penuh petualangan yang akan membuat para penggemar fantasi jatuh cinta--Booklist

Keluarga Walker terpaksa pindah ke apartemen mungil, meninggalkan rumah indah ala Victoria mereka yang menghadap ke Jembatan Golden Gate, dan nyaris tak punya apa-apa lagi karena ayah mereka yang kecanduan judi. Namun, permasalahan mereka bukan hanya itu. Makhluk-makhluk mistis bermunculan di San Fransisco. Para monster dari buku Kristoff kini mewujud nyata! Untuk mencegah kiamat terjadi, Cordelia, Brendan, dan Eleanor harus kembali ke dalam dunia buku. Dalam perjalanan, mereka bertemu pembunuh bengis bertangan satu, diserbu dinosaurus terbang, berteman dengan alien, Brendan berubah menjadi zombi, Cordelia dirasuki Penyihir Angin, dan Eleanor tanpa disangka-sangka menjungkirbalikkan keseluruhan cerita. Berhasilkah mereka lolos hidup-hidup? Mampukah Walker Bersaudara menyelamatkan dunia? [Mizan, Noura Books, Nourabooks, Novel, Fantasi, Terjemahan, Indonesia]

Based upon the screenplay written by Chris Columbus. Suggested by characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

I tre fratelli Walker hanno tutto: genitori premurosi, una grande casa, tutti i videogiochi che desiderano. Ma la loro vita cambia all’improvviso quando il padre, un famoso chirurgo, perde il lavoro. La famiglia, costretta a cambiare casa, approda a Kristoff House, luogo affascinante e misterioso costruito un secolo prima da Denver Kristoff, uno scrittore svitato con un debole per l’occulto. In casa Kristoff le stranezze non tardano a mostrarsi: i fratelli Walker si ritrovano imprigionati nello strampalato mondo dei libri di Kristoff e devono mettercela tutta per venirne fuori affrontando pirati, squali, giganti e altre mostruose avventure che si rincorrono in un turbine mozzafiato.

La mansión de los secretos, de Chris Columbus, escritor y director de exitosas películas como las primeras tres entregas de Harry Potter o Gremlins, y Ned Vizzini, es una estupenda novela de literatura infantil, con buen ritmo, ágil y llena de acción. Hasta hace poco tiempo, Cordelia, Brendan y Eleanor Walker tenían una vida de ensueño: un padre y una madre maravillosos, una gran casa en San Francisco y lo último en tecnología inteligente. Pero todo cambió cuando su padre, un prestigioso cirujano, perdió su trabajo como resultado de una violenta transgresión que nadie consigue explicarse. Como consecuencia de ello la familia tiene que mudarse a la Casa Kristoff, un lugar misterioso construido casi un siglo atrás por Denver Kristoff, un perturbado escritor de fantasía, amante del ocultismo. De repente, los hermanos, y la casa, se ven catapultados al corazón de un peligroso y extraño mundo nacido de la imaginación del propio Kirstoff, con la misión de rescatar un oscuro libro de poderes inusitados, descubrir la historia secreta de la familia Walker y salvar a sus padres... y quizás incluso al mundo. Reseñas: «Una aventura que viaja a toda velocidad, repleta de acción, con sube y bajas constantes sobre el poder de los libros. La mansión de los secretos es una obra completa, con tres héroes muy recursivos, una malvada muy espeluznante y montones de fantasía y miedo.» J. K. Rowling «Una historia que avanza rápido... gustará a los lectores inteligentes que quieran participar en aventuras literarias... Un libro que no puedes soltar, divertido y sin duda popular.» Booklist

Dall’ultima avventura, la vita della famiglia Walker è molto migliorata. Dahlia Kristof, conosciuta come la Strega del Vento, è stata spedita in esilio e ora i Walker sono persino diventati ricchi e possono permettersi una prestigiosa scuola, la Bay Academy Prep. Ma queste novità, anche se entusiasmanti, non portano la felicità sperata. Mamma e papà litigano spesso; Brendan sta attraversando un momento difficile perché non riesce a farsi nuovi amici; Cordelia è perseguitata dalla sensazione che il viaggio nei libri di Denver Kristof abbia trasformato per sempre la sua mente e anche il suo corpo, e Eleanor è stufa di tutte queste novità e vuole solo che la sua famiglia torni a essere quella di una volta. Come se non bastasse, mentre i Walker sono presi dai loro problemi, Denver Kristof è alla ricerca di sua figlia Dalia per riportarla a San Francisco. Così i ragazzi finiscono ancora una volta nel mirino della Strega del Vento e di suo padre, il Re della Tempesta, certi di sapere come affrontare anche questa prova. Ma non c’è limite alle risorse dei loro nemici…