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A NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, and WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER!A 2021 Alex Award winner!The 2021 RUSA Reading List: Fantasy Winner!An Indie Next Pick!One of Publishers Weekly's Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2020One of Book Riot’s “20 Must-Read Feel-Good Fantasies”Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune’s bestselling, breakout contemporary fantasy that's 1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in. (Gail Carriger)A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret.Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. 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.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. Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not they’re likely to bring about the end of days.But the children aren’t the only secret the island keeps. Their caretaker is the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, who will do anything to keep his wards safe. 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. An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place―and realizing that family is yours.

Journey into the Enchanting World of "House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune

In the quaint fishing village of Sal, orphan Linus Baker lives a quiet and solitary life. His world is turned upside down when he's assigned to investigate the Marsyas Island Orphanage, a peculiar haven for magical children. Unconventional, chaotic, and full of laughter, the orphanage challenges Linus's rigid beliefs and opens his heart to possibilities he never imagined.

Linus meets an extraordinary group of children with unique abilities, including the mischievous Theodore, the telepathic Lucy, and the shape-shifting Phee. As he immerses himself in their world, he discovers that the orphanage is more than a mere refuge - it's a sanctuary where love and acceptance prevail.

As Linus delves deeper into his investigation, he encounters the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, the orphanage's enigmatic director. Their interactions spark an unexpected connection, stirring emotions that Linus struggles to comprehend. Amidst the laughter and tears, Linus finds himself questioning his own identity and the boundaries of his heart.

"House in the Cerulean Sea" is a heartwarming and enchanting tale that celebrates the power of love, family, and the beauty of embracing the extraordinary. TJ Klune weaves a captivating narrative that explores themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and the importance of creating a home where everyone belongs.

Join Linus Baker on his extraordinary journey as he discovers the transformative power of love and acceptance in a world filled with magic, laughter, and the bonds that make a family.