Chris Columbus

Chris Columbus is an acclaimed American author and filmmaker best known for his thrilling middle-grade adventure series beginning with "House of Secrets" and its sequel "Battle of the Beasts." Born in Spangler, Pennsylvania, Columbus brings the same imaginative storytelling that defined his celebrated film career — including directing "Home Alone," "Mrs. Doubtfire," and the first two "Harry Potter" films — to the written page. His books follow the Walker siblings as they are hurled into a world of danger, magic, and mystery. Columbus crafts pulse-pounding narratives that captivate young readers and keep them turning pages late into the night.