ISBN: 9781250217318
Editorial: Tor
Autor: Klune, Tj
Año de edición: 2011
N° Paginas: 416
Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
Descripción: TJ KLUNE is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Awardwinning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, The Extraordinaries, and more. Being queer himself, Klune believes it's importantnow more than everto have accurate, positive queer representation in stories. 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 MustRead FeelGood Fantasies"Lambda Literary Awardwinning 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 wellbeing of children in governmentsanctioned 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 werePomeranian, 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, longheld 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 placeand realizing that family is yours. Críticas 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 MustRead FeelGood Fantasies"I loved it. It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. Simply perfect. V.E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueIt will renew your faith in humanity." Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of the Shannara series "It's a witty, wholesome fantasy that's likely to cause heartswelling." The Washington Post"The House in The Cerulean Sea is a modern fairy tale about learning your true nature and what you love and will protect. It's a beautiful book." Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author "1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in. Touching, tender, and truly delightful, The House in the Cerulean Sea is an utterly absorbing story of tolerance, found family, and defeating bureaucracy."Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of Soulless"Sweet, comforting, and kind, this book is very close to perfect. The House in the Cerulean Sea is a work of classic children's literature written for adults and children alike, with the perspective and delicacy of the modern day. I cannot recommend it highly enough." Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author of Every Heart a Doorway"Is it possible to fall in love with someone's imagination? If so, consider me fully smitten. TJ Klune creates worlds where fear and threat can be conquered by kindness, and a tender, queer heart is more valuable than any weapon or power." David Levithan "Quirk and charm give way to a serious exploration of the dangers of complacency in this delightful, thoughtprovoking Orwellian fantasy from Klune.... This tale of found family is hopeful to its core. Readers will revel in
- Idioma: Inglés
- Autor: Klune, Tj
- Editorial: Tor
- N° Paginas: 416
- Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
- Envío: Desde EE.UU.
