the mansion in the mist [Paperback]

john bellairs (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Puffin (1992)
• ASIN: B000X1UMYK
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,923,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sadly, the last, May 12, 2000

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This review is from: The Mansion in the Mist: An Anthony Monday Book (Anthony Monday Mystery) (Mass Market Paperback)

Sadly, this was the last novel completed by the late John Bellairs, the brilliant writer who more than anyone else sculpted the intellectual and imaginative structure of my mind as I grew up.

A welcome return by the Anthony Monday characters, this book does not have the rushed feel of THE SECRET OF THE UNDERGROUND ROOM and THE CHESSMEN OF DOOM, its close predecessors.

The marvelous characters further develop in surprising ways, and the enthralling mixture of atmosphere, mystery, humor, adventure, and horror that you've come to expect from Bellairs are happily present. The plot twists in the latter half of the novel are wondrous, as is the conception of the story itself.

MANSION is a strong late entry into the series, and it is a tragedy that Mr. Bellairs did not survive to further add to his volume of work. Unfortunately, despite Brad Strickland's valiant efforts, the novels since MANSION contain a void that I'm afraid will never be filled.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book, November 15, 2000

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Mansion in the Mist: An Anthony Monday Book (Anthony Monday Mystery) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have never liked reading but this John Bellairs book, The Mansion in the Mist, kept me reading. I got hooked onto his books in 4th grade and ever since I have enjoyed his books. The Mansion in the Mist has a lot of discriptive words in it, sets the setting and gets off to a great start. All the way through the book he is consistant on good adjectives and is very interesting. I like his endings the most though because sometimes they are scary but in the end his makes sure everyone's O.K. I think John Bellairs is the best author!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Mansion in the Mist, December 11, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Mansion in the Mist (Anthony Monday) (Paperback)

If you are looking for a book filled with mystery, magic, and strong characters, then you have come to the right man. John Bellairs is a true wizard in writing books that will keep you on the edge of your seats, and the same is said for this book.