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House of Secrets series.
Illustrated by
Greg Call.
With Chris Rylander. When threats from the book worlds start entering the real one, the Walker siblings (who can travel between worlds) split up to seek the Worldkeepers--each hidden in a different book--and restore the boundaries. The low-hanging humor, clichéd emotional beats, and convoluted plot endemic to the series undermine its conclusion. Still, creative, adrenaline-filled action sequences will hook adventure fans and please series followers.