Is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place-and realizing that family is yours. As Arthur and Linus grow closer, long-held secrets are exposed, and Linus must make a choice: destroy a home or watch the world burn. The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected placeand realizing that family is yours. Their caretaker is the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, who will do anything to keep his wards safe. Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not they're likely to bring about the end of days.īut the children aren't the only secret the island keeps. When Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management he's given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage, where six dangerous children reside: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages.

At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune's bestselling, breakout contemporary fantasy that's The children on the island - whose magic deems them dangerous by outsiders - reveal that they share the same needs and dreams as any child, and we found ourselves becoming as protective of them as some of the other characters are.The 2021 RUSA Reading List: Fantasy Winner But it was being drawn into the unique lives of those on the island, and being charmed by the endearing personalities of the characters that captivated us. The narrative skilfully explores themes of belonging and family, as well as asking questions of nature and nurture, and the inclusion and acceptance of others. As a caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Children, Linus has been set a highly classified assignment by his employer, the Extremely Upper Management, to investigate the orphanage and determine if the children should remain open. This book took us on a memorable journey along with its protagonist, the lonely and ‘adventureless’, Linus Baker, to a mysterious and fantastical orphanage on a distant island, housing six seemingly dangerous magical children and their enigmatic Master, Arthur Parnassus. As a friend of ours commented, “It is the perfect read if you are looking to be transported to another world and be uplifted!” It has been deemed suitable for students aged 14 and over.

The House on the Cerulean Sea is a masterly example of how fantasy narratives metaphorically represent big ideas and questions we have about the world we live in, written in a style that is hopeful and whimsical that brings a smile to readers’ faces.

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