Hardcover, 176 pages
English language
Published Dec. 15, 2014 by Clarion Books.
It’s wintertime at Greenglass House. The creaky smuggler’s inn is always quiet during this season, and twelve-year-old Milo, the innkeepers’ adopted son, plans to spend his holidays relaxing. But on the first icy night of vacation, out of nowhere, the guest bell rings. Then rings again. And again. Soon Milo’s home is bursting with odd, secretive guests, each one bearing a strange story that is somehow connected to the rambling old house. As objects go missing and tempers flare, Milo and Meddy, the cook’s daughter, must decipher clues and untangle the web of deepening mysteries to discover the truth about Greenglass House—and themselves.
4.5 Atmospheric and non-obvious middle-grade mystery story that is respectful of its adorable and quirky characters and also features role-playing in an interesting and non-standard way. Highly recommended, even though the time period feels like a mishmash between the 1920ies, 1960ies and 2000s.
This fabulous story feels like a warm hug, with some shedded tears at the end. Loved it!
