Echoing what so many reviews have said, but what a charming little book this is!

I loved that it was a fantasy book without being too heavily fantasy. It was just a part of it. If you took the fantasy element out of it, it would still be just as charming and just as effective in telling the story. 

Linus was so ordinary he felt so relatable. Working away at his job that he was good at. His adventure to the House in the Sea set him free. 

I felt pure joy when the verdict was decided and was thrilled when he walked out the office and got on the train back home.

So many happy tears in this book. 5 stars