Greenglass House
By Kate Milford
Read by Chris Henry Coffey
The Greenglass House Series: Book 1
Unabridged
Format :
Library CD (In Stock)
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2 Formats: CD
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2 Formats: Library CD
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ISBN: 9781664440555
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ISBN: 9781664548381
| Runtime: | 11.69 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction/Action & Adventure |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
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. Longlisted for the 2014 National Book Award for Young People's LiteratureEditorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“An enchanting, empowering, and cozy read.” —Booklist (starred review)
“The legends and folktales Milford…creates add to
Nagspeake’s charm and gently prepare the ground for a fantasy twist.” —Publishers Weekly
“This well-paced mystery maintains suspense as new details are slowly
revealed about each guest. A plot twist near the end will leave readers
anxious to reread the story to see how they could have missed major
details. 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
“The icy, atmospheric setting and nuanced character development propel the story forward." —School Library Journal
“Milford’s storytelling is splendid. Stories within the story are rich
and layered; clues are generously offered; even the badly behaved
visitors seem fairly good-humored until the worst reveals true perfidy
at the last…An abundantly diverting
mystery seasoned with mild fantasy and just a little steampunk.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Narrator Chris Henry Coffey brings an air of mystery and excitement to Greenglass House…The audiobook is a good listen for families and young readers. Coffey offers up a deep-voiced narration that is engaging and gives Milo an air of tentative excitement as he uncovers the adventures that await.” —AudioFile
Author
Author Bio: Kate Milford
Kate Milford is the author of The Boneshaker, The Broken Lands, and Greenglass House along with companion novellas. Milford writes for stage and screen as well as writing as a travel columnist for the Nagspeake Board of Tourism and Culture. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her family.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Action & Adventure |
| Runtime: | 11.69 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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