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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2014 | Grades 5-8
Gr 4–6—The Greenglass House is the kind of ancient, creaky home in which a gothic horror story might be set, and the plot in Milford's latest seems to be headed that way, at least at first. Milo has just finished his homework and is looking forward to the quiet time over Christmas break, when the inn for smugglers his adopted parents run is usually deserted. But in the midst of a howling blizzard, an odd assortment of visitors with secretive purposes seemingly re...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on August 1, 2014
At the start of the winter holidays, Milo Pine is anticipating a quiet week at home--home being Greenglass House, a "smugglers' hotel"--with his adoptive parents, when the bell rings and a parade of strangers begins to arrive: blue-haired Georgie and silent-footed Clem, abrasive Dr. Gowervine, uptight Mrs. Hereward, dour Mr. Vinge. Apart from their unexpected appearance during a normally slow time of year, something else is strange about the visitors, and a mysterious document Milo finds i...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2014
Milo is anticipating a quiet winter-holiday week at home--home being Greenglass House, a "smugglers' hotel"--with his adoptive pa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
