Greenglass House (a National Book Award Nominee)

By (author) Kate Milford; By (author) Milford Kate; Illustrated by Zollars Jaime
Short description/annotation
It''s wintertime at Greenglass House. The 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, the guest bell rings. Soon Milo''s home is bursting with guests, each one bearing a story that is connected to the old house.
Description
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.
Review quote
"An enchanting, empowering, and cozy read." — Booklist (starred review) "An abundantly diverting mystery." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The legends and folktales Milford creates add to Nagspeake''s charm and gently prepare the ground for a fantasy twist."  — Publishers Weekly "Give this one to fans of Trenton Lee Stewart''s The Mysterious Benedict Society."  — School Library Journal "The intricately woven connections, large cast of memorable characters, and beautifully detailed writing come together to make this exceptionally engaging story leap off the page." — VOYA "Milford employs a Westing Game level of cunning in setting up clues, revealing their importance, and immediately pivoting to a higher level of mystery, gratifying readers as she pulls them into the story."  — Horn Book Magazine
Biographical note
Kate Milford is the New York Times best-selling author of the Edgar Award–winning, National Book Award nominee Greenglass House, as well as Ghosts of Greenglass House, Bluecrowne, The Thief Knot, and many more. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York. www.greenglasshousebooks.com and www.katemilfordwritesbooks.com, Twitter: @KateMilford JAIME ZOLLARS has illustrated children’s books, magazines, newspapers, and ad campaigns for clients that include United Airlines, Random House, The American Red Cross, Scholastic, and the L.A. Weekly. Jaime is inspired by fairy tales and Flemish painters, non-fiction books, forgotten paper, found textures, and flea market photographs. She lives and works in Baltimore, Maryland, with her husband and son. To find out more, visit www.jaimezollars.com.
Promotional headline
National Book Award Nominee. Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery. Nebula/Andre Norton Award Nominee. New York Times Bestseller.