The Cerulean Chronicles Series

By TJ Klune

A magical orphanage, six extraordinary children and a family challenging fear, prejudice and bureaucracy.

heartwarming · whimsical · enchanting

What is The Cerulean Chronicles series by TJ Klune about?

Written between 2020 and 2024, TJ Klune’s Cerulean Chronicles is a cosy fantasy duology about magical children, chosen family and resisting cruel systems. In The House in the Cerulean Sea, rule-bound caseworker Linus Baker visits a remote orphanage and discovers six unusual children who challenge his ideas about duty and belonging. Somewhere Beyond the Sea follows the family as it faces public scrutiny and welcomes a child struggling with his identity. Best suited to older teenagers and adults, with warnings for neglect, prejudice, grief, peril and mild romance.

Genres

Fantasy Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

About the author

TJ Klune is a bestselling author who loves writing magical and heartwarming stories. He is well known for his book 'The House in the Cerulean Sea,' which is full of adventure and friendship. TJ enjoys creating characters who are a bit different and believes everyone deserves a place where they belong.

All the books in The Cerulean Chronicles series

The House in the Cerulean Sea

by TJ Klune

A rule-following caseworker discovers a not-so-dangerous family hiding something extraordinary on Marsyas Island.

Somewhere Beyond the Sea

by TJ Klune

When a new child calls themselves a monster, Arthur must face his forgotten past.

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