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 and their mysterious caretaker reside.
Enjoy our presentation of The House in the Cerulean Sea written by TJ Klune and published by Tor. 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 and their mysterious caretaker reside.
The House in the Cerulean Sea was an Alex Award Winner in 2021. It was also one of Book Riot’s 20 Must-Read Feel-Good Fantasies.
Please be advised, The House in the Cerulean Sea contains depictions or discussions of child abuse and hate speech.
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