
Rights to the book were sold in 12 foreign territories.

The book follows the three Walker family children as they attempt to find a secret book and rescue their parents in the process. The book was first published on April 23, 2013, through Balzer + Bray and is the first book in the House of Secrets series. House of Secrets is a 2013 children's novel by Chris Columbus and Ned Vizzini. “Chris, Michael and Mark tell stories that resonate with multiple audiences, across generations and genres that deliver a sense of magic and wonderment through definitional characters,” said Ayo Davis, executive vice president, Creative Development and Strategy, Disney Branded Television. “There is so much affinity for their acclaimed films, and we are delighted to be working with them to develop House of Secrets into a thrilling Disney+ series.”Ī release date for “House of Secrets” on Disney+ has not been announced yet.House of Secrets: Battle of the Beasts, House of Secrets: Clash of Worlds Doubtfire, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Night At The Museum and Percy Jackson & the Olympians, just to name a few.Ĭolumbus is teaming with his 26th Street Pictures partners, Michael Barnathan and Mark Radcliffe, to develop the trio of novels for Disney. By the time the Walkers realize that their new neighbor has sinister plans for them, they’re trapped in the magical house, traveling through the fantastical intertwined universes of Kristoff’s novels.”Ĭolumbus is known for directing some of the most famous movies of all time including Home Alone, Mrs. The live-action adventure fantasy series follows “siblings Brendan, Eleanor and Cordelia Walker who aren’t pleased when their family relocates to a creepy Victorian house once owned by an occult novelist, Denver Kristoff.


Director Chris Columbus is developing a series for Disney+ based on his book series “House of Secrets” which he co-authored with the late Ned Vizzini.
