Winterhouse (Winterhouse, #1)

Posted on 06 June 2018 by Ben Guterson

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 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. Download Winterhouse (Winterhouse, #1) – kino-fada.fr Oh my gosh I freaking LOVED this book The setting of Winterhouse was absolutely magical, I loved the writing, the characters, the mystery, everything Who says middle grade books aren t for adults First book of 2018 and it s gonna be hard to topE ARC from Netgalley.comPoor Elizabeth Somers Her parents died when she was four, and she has been raised by her uncaring Aunt Purdy and Uncle Burlap When they decide to take a vacation over Christmas, she is packed off to Winterhouse with 3 and a grocery bag of clothing There s little explanation, but she is glad to have a few books with her, and the hotel is not as bad as she has feared Aside from the creepy booksellers, the Hiems, who warn her that the proprietor, Norbridge Falls, is not E ARC from Netgalley.comPoor Elizabeth Somers Her parents died when she was four, and she has been raised by her uncaring Aunt Purdy and Uncle Burlap When they decide...Charming Though I would have liked it better without the ghost y elements.While Elizabeth s aunt and uncle go on vacation, Elizabeth is sent to spend her winter break from school at a mysterious hotel Her aunt and uncle don t explain why, and although Elizabeth at first is resentful of this trip, she eventually begins to enjoy herself at the hotel, and while there finds both a friend and a mystery to solve.I thought the descriptions of the hotel and the various characters staying there were fantastic I loved Elizabeth s interest in various codes and ciphers The mys While Elizabeth s aunt and uncle go on vacation, Elizabeth is sent to spend her winter break from school at a mysterious hotel Her ...Interest Level 3 6 Reading Level 6.4 kidlitexchange partner Thanks to the kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book all opinions are my own.Imagine that your parents have passed away and you have to live with an aunt and uncle that do not want you, you are poor and you have no friends That is the life of Elizabeth Somers So when she comes home from school for Christmas break and there is a note on the door, a bag of clothes, a bus ticket and 3, she is not quite sure what Interest Level 3 6 Reading Level 6.4 kidlitexchange partner Thanks to the kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book all opinions are my own.Imagine that your parents have passed away and you have to live with an aunt and uncle that do not want you, you are poor and you have no friends That is the life of Elizabeth Somers So when she comes home from school for Christmas break and there is a note on the door, a bag of clothes, a b...Thanks to the kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book all opinions are my own.This magical, modern day fantasy is full of mystery, fun, imagination and charm Elizabeth has been an orphan for the past seven years, living in poverty with a heartless aunt and uncle Her only friends are her books, which she borrows from her caring school librarian This all changes when an unexpected invitation arrives inviting her to spend the Christmas holidays in a mysterious place called the Thanks to the kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book all opinions are my own.This magical, modern day fantasy is full of mystery, fun, imagination and charm Elizabeth has been an orphan for the past seven years, living in poverty with a heartless aunt and uncle Her only friends are her books, which she borrows from her caring school librarian This all changes when an unexpected invitation arrives inviting her to spend the Christmas holidays in a mysterious place called the Winterhouse Hotel Upon Elizabeth s arrival at Winterhouse, she finds her first friend ever who shares her love of books, word puzzles and anagrams She also discovers an amazing library, a myst...From my first reading of the description of Winterhouse, I was super excited Books like Chasing Vermeer, The Greenglass House, and The Mysterious Benedict Society are my absolute favorite kind of middle grade fiction but are, unfortunately, less common As a side note, finding a true mystery a story with a puzzle rather than a thriller for middle grade or YA isdifficult than one might think Winterhouse did not disappoint It is a true mystery, complete with a code for the reader to a From my first reading of the description of Winterhouse, I was super excited Books like Chasing Vermeer, The Greenglass House, and The Mysterious Benedict Society are my absolute favorite kind of middle grade fiction but are, unfortunately, less common As a side note, finding a true mystery a story with a puzzle rather than a thriller for middle grade or YA isdifficult than one might think Winterhouse did not disappoint It is a true mystery, complete with a code for the reader to attempt to solve, should they choose to do so The solution is explained within the book, so thoseinclined toward passive mystery reading need not worry It kept me guessing up to the end On par with the puzzle is the atmosphere of Winterhouse It seems heavily influenced by Wes Anderson think Grand Budapest Hotel meets Moonrise Kingdom and I loved it I am just sad such a place doesn t exist I am very pleased to see thi...I really enjoyed this book and will be ordering it for the library collection Very good kids cozy mystery I look forward to the next book.When Elizabeth s guardians send her away to a strange hotel for Christmas vacation, she expects to spend a miserable holiday there Instead, she finds a new friend and a fascinating mysteryand maybe even a hint of magic, and a little bit of danger.This is a solid entry in the genre of middle grade puzzle novels, perfect for young readers who love anagrams and secret codes There were enough clues to figure out the solution to one big riddle before the main character does, which is alwa...Originally posted at Log Cabin LibraryElizabeth will be spending her Christmas break at the Winterhouse Hotel while her Aunt and Uncle take a vacation At least they left her some clothing in a grocery bag, a few measly dollars, and a bus, and train ticket to get her there Once Elizabeth gets underway, she encounters an odd couple dressed all in black, who upon their arrival at the hotel, introduce themselves as the Heims, booksellers of old rare books They give her a cryptic warning that Mr Originally posted at Log Cabin LibraryElizabeth will be spending her Christmas break at the Winterhouse Hotel while her Aunt and Uncle take a vacation At least they left her some clothing in a grocery bag, a few...

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06 June 2018

Ben Guterson