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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherSquare Fish
ISBN-101250294193
ISBN-139781250294197
eBay Product ID (ePID)18038806705
Product Key Features
Book TitleWinterhouse
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicParanormal, Occult & Supernatural, Fantasy & Magic, Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, Mysteries & Detective Stories, General, Games & Activities / Puzzles
IllustratorBristol, Chloé, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorBen Guterson
Book SeriesWinterhouse Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight11.6 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
ReviewsPraise for Winterhouse : An Indie Next List Pick "Clever and captivating." -- Kirkus Reviews " Filled with puzzles and magic, Guterson's debut keeps suspense high as the secrets of Elizabeth's past unwind. This satisfying mystery leaves just enough unanswered questions to have readers eager for the next book in this planned trilogy." -- Publishers Weekly "A charming, atmospheric mystery with some fantasy elements, for fans of Kate Milford's Greenglass House and Trenton Lee Stewart's The Mysterious Benedict Society . . . . Bristol's art is whimsical and enhances the spirit of the story." -- School Library Journal "A natural fit for readers with a penchant for puzzles and wordplay in the vein of the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series and Pseudonymous Bosch." -- Booklist, Praise for Winterhouse : An Edgar Award Nominee An Agatha Award Nominee An Indie Next List Pick An Oklahoma Book Award Nominee "Clever and captivating." -- Kirkus Reviews " Filled with puzzles and magic, Guterson's debut keeps suspense high as the secrets of Elizabeth's past unwind. This satisfying mystery leaves just enough unanswered questions to have readers eager for the next book in this planned trilogy." -- Publishers Weekly "A charming, atmospheric mystery with some fantasy elements, for fans of Kate Milford's Greenglass House and Trenton Lee Stewart's The Mysterious Benedict Society . . . . Bristol's art is whimsical and enhances the spirit of the story." -- School Library Journal "A natural fit for readers with a penchant for puzzles and wordplay in the vein of the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series and Pseudonymous Bosch." -- Booklist, Praise for Winterhouse : An Edgar Award Nominee An Indie Next List Pick "Clever and captivating." -- Kirkus Reviews " Filled with puzzles and magic, Guterson's debut keeps suspense high as the secrets of Elizabeth's past unwind. This satisfying mystery leaves just enough unanswered questions to have readers eager for the next book in this planned trilogy." -- Publishers Weekly "A charming, atmospheric mystery with some fantasy elements, for fans of Kate Milford's Greenglass House and Trenton Lee Stewart's The Mysterious Benedict Society . . . . Bristol's art is whimsical and enhances the spirit of the story." -- School Library Journal "A natural fit for readers with a penchant for puzzles and wordplay in the vein of the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series and Pseudonymous Bosch." -- Booklist, Winterhouse : An Indie Next List Pick "Clever and captivating." - Kirkus Reviews " Filled with puzzles and magic, Guterson's debut keeps suspense high as the secrets of Elizabeth's past unwind. This satisfying mystery leaves just enough unanswered questions to have readers eager for the next book in this planned trilogy." - Publishers Weekly
Dewey Edition23
Series Volume Number1
Dewey Decimal813.6
SynopsisAn Edgar Award Finalist An Agatha Award Finalist An enchanting urban fantasy middle-grade debut--the first book in a trilogy--set in a magical hotel full of secrets. Orphan Elizabeth Somers's malevolent aunt and uncle ship her off to the ominous Winterhouse Hotel, owned by the peculiar Norbridge Falls. Upon arrival, Elizabeth quickly discovers that Winterhouse has many charms--most notably its massive library. It's not long before she locates a magical book of puzzles that will unlock a mystery involving Norbridge and his sinister family. But the deeper she delves into the hotel's secrets, the more Elizabeth starts to realize that she is somehow connected to Winterhouse. As fate would have it, Elizabeth is the only person who can break the hotel's curse and solve the mystery. But will it be at the cost of losing the people she has come to care for, and even Winterhouse itself? Mystery, adventure, and beautiful writing combine in this exciting debut richly set in a hotel full of secrets. Christy Ottaviano Books Praise for Winterhouse An Indie Next List Pick "Clever and captivating." -- Kirkus Reviews "A charming, atmospheric mystery with some fantasy elements, for fans of Kate Milford's Greenglass House and Trenton Lee Stewart's The Mysterious Benedict Society . . . . Bristol's art is whimsical and enhances the spirit of the story." -- School Library Journal, An Edgar Award Finalist An Agatha Award Finalist An enchanting urban fantasy middle-grade debut--the first book in a trilogy--set in a magical hotel full of secrets. Orphan Elizabeth Somers's malevolent aunt and uncle ship her off to the ominous Winterhouse Hotel, owned by the peculiar Norbridge Falls. Upon arrival, Elizabeth quickly discovers that Winterhouse has many charms--most notably its massive library. It's not long before she locates a magical book of puzzles that will unlock a mystery involving Norbridge and his sinister family. But the deeper she delves into the hotel's secrets, the more Elizabeth starts to realize that she is somehow connected to Winterhouse. As fate would have it, Elizabeth is the only person who can break the hotel's curse and solve the mystery. But will it be at the cost of losing the people she has come to care for, and even Winterhouse itself? Mystery, adventure, and beautiful writing combine in this exciting debut richly set in a hotel full of secrets. Christy Ottaviano Books Praise for Winterhouse : An Indie Next List Pick "Clever and captivating." -- Kirkus Reviews "A charming, atmospheric mystery with some fantasy elements, for fans of Kate Milford's Greenglass House and Trenton Lee Stewart's The Mysterious Benedict Society . . . . Bristol's art is whimsical and enhances the spirit of the story." -- School Library Journal