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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
I loved this sequel! I think the author is doing great things with diversity, adoption narratives, childhood emotion, family dynamics, moral gray areas, and the enduring power of friendship. That is a LOT of stuff but I really loved all of it. I didn’t think it could compare to Greenglass House, but it definitely held up.
This had WAY too many details and characters, I got lost. Book 1 was better
Good premise, took too long to get "there". The first one was definitely best.
Not as enjoyable as the first (a bit slow in the middle) but still a great mystery.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Look at that cover! These books are so perfectly created for cooler weather and comfy reading. As an educator, I believe motivation is key to developing life-long readers, so I love an inspiring cover.
Again, in this sequel, we meet Milo and Meddy during the winter holidays at Greenglass House. They are off on another adventure involving strange house guests, ghosts, and missing objects. In addition to a fun, twisty mystery, though, this book begins to tackle some issues that Milo encounters as he becomes a teenager. He is adopted and, in this book, the reader gets to see him questioning his parentage and heritage. This struggle with identity is great to explore with older readers, moving into adolescence. Milo also faces a conflict with a teacher that drives much of the emotional narrative. These are relevant issues that many children work through in school.
This sequel did not disappoint and I know fans of Greenglass House will really enjoy the follow-up. These are such fun reads for kids, perfect for the changing temperatures outside, and engaging for adults as well.
Again, in this sequel, we meet Milo and Meddy during the winter holidays at Greenglass House. They are off on another adventure involving strange house guests, ghosts, and missing objects. In addition to a fun, twisty mystery, though, this book begins to tackle some issues that Milo encounters as he becomes a teenager. He is adopted and, in this book, the reader gets to see him questioning his parentage and heritage. This struggle with identity is great to explore with older readers, moving into adolescence. Milo also faces a conflict with a teacher that drives much of the emotional narrative. These are relevant issues that many children work through in school.
This sequel did not disappoint and I know fans of Greenglass House will really enjoy the follow-up. These are such fun reads for kids, perfect for the changing temperatures outside, and engaging for adults as well.
I received an ARC of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is such a fun read! It is a whimsical mystery with a crazy cast of characters and just a touch of magic. The main character, Milo, is not your typical kid, with a range of issues he is dealing with, and an alter ego to help him deal with them. He has a knack for solving mysteries and putting together the pieces of the things happening around him in a unique way, and I think he is a very relatable character, especially for kids who might be a little bit outside the box in a variety of different ways.
The writing style makes the book fun to read and easy to get into and stick with, even in places where the plot drags, which it definitely does at times. I think the plot could have been a bit more streamlined, but overall it was quite enjoyable and there were definitely some surprises along the way, as well as at the end. I would definitely recommend this book to fans of middle grade fantasy and mysteries!
This is such a fun read! It is a whimsical mystery with a crazy cast of characters and just a touch of magic. The main character, Milo, is not your typical kid, with a range of issues he is dealing with, and an alter ego to help him deal with them. He has a knack for solving mysteries and putting together the pieces of the things happening around him in a unique way, and I think he is a very relatable character, especially for kids who might be a little bit outside the box in a variety of different ways.
The writing style makes the book fun to read and easy to get into and stick with, even in places where the plot drags, which it definitely does at times. I think the plot could have been a bit more streamlined, but overall it was quite enjoyable and there were definitely some surprises along the way, as well as at the end. I would definitely recommend this book to fans of middle grade fantasy and mysteries!
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No