Ghosts of Greenglass House (Greenglass House #2)

by Kate Milford (Author)

Ghosts of Greenglass House (Greenglass House #2)
Reading Level: 6th − 7th Grade
"New York Times"-bestselling author Milford welcomes readers back to the irresistible world of Greenglass House where 13-year-old Milo is, once again, spending the winter holidays stuck in a house full of strange guests who are not what they seem.
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Kirkus

Starred Review

Adopted Milo, who has become conscious of the ways the world assumes things about him and his Chinese heritage, takes on a new hero persona that offers him confidence and insight into his emotions and strengths. A brainy, satisfying assemblage of puzzles with an immensely likable protagonist. (Mystery/fantasy. 10-14).

School Library Journal

Gr 4-6—The Greenglass House and Milo are back with a sequel to rival the first book. One year has passed and once again Christmas break is upon the Pine family—but, as luck would have it, this will not be the quiet holiday that the family craves. Between a suspicious art student, old acquaintances from last year's Christmas adventure, and a group of odd carolers, this historic house becomes the setting of yet another caper. Milo adopts a new persona and skill set from the role playing game Odd Trails to figure out who has stolen the mysterious derrotero of famed smuggler Violet Cross. This nautical map charts the impossible coast of Nagspeake; a map that smugglers and customs agents alike would desperately love to have in their arsenal. Milford artfully weaves a mystery that revolves around a large group of characters, new and old. Characters are quirky, scheming, funny, and not entirely what readers may expect. VERDICT A solid middle grade book best for those who appreciate a good plot twist and a great story. A recommended purchase for most libraries, especially where there are fans of the first installment.—Lisa Nabel, Tacoma Public Library, WA

Copyright 2017 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

"Milford's clever, complex plot is full of humor, tantalizing clues, and stories within the story . . . A brainy, satisfying assemblage of puzzles with an immensely likable protagonist." —Kirkus, starred review

"Working on many levels, Milford delivers a head-scratching mystery, an eerie ghost story, hints of romance, and tales within tales that explore the (fictional) history of Nagspeake . . . And when it all comes together at the satisfying climax, readers might go straight back to the beginning to read the book again." —Horn Book

"[Milford's] richly visual language brings scenes vividly to life, and while there's certainly enchanting magic to be had, Milo's talents don't come from supernatural gifts but rather his own imagination and intelligence, which is an empowering change from classic fantasy narratives." —Booklist
Kate Milford

Kate Milford is the author of the novels The Broken Lands and The Boneshaker, as well as the crowdfunded novella The Kairos Mechanism. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit the tourism website of fictional Nagspeake (where Greenglass House is located) at www.nagspeake.com and Kate's personal website at www.clockworkfoundry.com.

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780544991460
Lexile Measure
800
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
October 03, 2017
Series
Greenglass House
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV028000 - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
JUV013010 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Adoption
JUV069000 - Juvenile Fiction | Ghost Stories
Library of Congress categories
Identity
Identity (Psychology)
Mystery and detective stories
Ghosts
Ghost stories
JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Friendship
Hotels, motels, etc
Hotels
JUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective Stor
JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations /
JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / G
JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / G
Smuggling
JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Adoption

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