Sure to thrill both fans and newcomers, this smart, suspenseful tale offers ghosts, friendships, and a cast of unforgettable characters, all wrapped up in a cozy mystery. There are fresh clues to uncover as friends old and new join in his search for a mysterious map and a famous smuggler’s lost haul.
Welcome to the irresistible world of Greenglass House, where thirteen-year-old Milo is spending the winter holidays stuck in a house full of strange guests who are not what they seem. If you’re looking for a low-stress escape, Greenglass House is the perfect novel.The Westing Game meets Ray Bradbury for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society in this sequel to the Edgar Award-winning New York Times bestseller. Thanks to all of the story elements–setting, tone, and characters– Greenglass House is a very fun and comforting book to read. Each character adds so much life and color to the story as a whole. You can’t help but come to like them as you read–even the ones that start off as rude. There are new elements added to the mystery every chapter, and though they seem disconnected, it’s cool when each piece finally comes together and the answers fall into place.Īs is with most books I have read, the characters were my favorite part: all unique and colorful, with their own stories and quirks. The plot in general is incredibly interesting. The contrast of the winter weather with the warmness of the house adds to the novel’s welcoming feel. Kate Milford describes the house in a very welcoming way, making it seem like the perfect place to live. While this childlike attitude shows itself in the actions and words of the characters, it also affects the overall tone of the book, giving it a more whimsical feel–as seen through the eyes of a child.īoth the setting and the tone of the story are very cozy. Greenglass House allows the young characters to be children and gives them imagination. Many novels make young characters act much older or mature than they should for their age. This book does a great job of capturing the mindset of a child in its main character. He and his friend Meddy must work to solve these mysteries and discover the truth about the strange guests and the Greenglass House itself. A crowd of customers come to stay at the inn, each bringing with them their own intertwining mysteries and spoiling Milo’s plans. The novel stars Milo, who is looking forward to spending a quiet winter break with his parents in the Greenglass House, an inn they own. It is, in many ways, the perfect comfort read.
Greenglass House captures perfectly the comfort of home and a child’s excitement of new opportunities.
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