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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
If this town were real, I'd be vacationing at Greenglass House every Christmas.
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An element common to the majority of books for young readers is an exclusive focus on young characters. Adults are generally absent, incompetent, or irrelevant. Children's books dwell in the realms of children. Kate Milford, though, reverses that dynamic with her stories set in Greenglass House. Protagonist Milo lives in an adult world populated, for the most part, with adults. He is the lone young person. The adult characters are developed, interesting, and capable. What makes it work as a book for children is that Milo proves to be equally capable. He is a peer to the adults, and more than a match for most of the challenges they bring his way. Instead of validating kids by entering their world, these books validate kids by making space for them in an adult world.
This sequel largely follows the same formula as the first book, and I found it equally enthralling. A year later, Milo again finds his Christmas vacation overrun by unexpected guests filling his house with intrigue. Ghost Meddy returns to help him puzzle through the mysteries by becoming their characters from a role-playing game. The setting remains as much a character as any of the people. And the subtle elements of magic grow.
I need to read more Kate Milford.
This sequel largely follows the same formula as the first book, and I found it equally enthralling. A year later, Milo again finds his Christmas vacation overrun by unexpected guests filling his house with intrigue. Ghost Meddy returns to help him puzzle through the mysteries by becoming their characters from a role-playing game. The setting remains as much a character as any of the people. And the subtle elements of magic grow.
I need to read more Kate Milford.
Just as good as the first book in the series, and better in some ways. The way Milo takes on a new persona to help him with thinking through problems and issues is brilliant, and if the reader is paying attention, the way Milford slips between names for him and Meddy and their alter egos is masterful.
Greenglass House finds itself inundated at Christmas, as in the previous year. Thirteen-year-old Milo Pine was hoping for a quiet break, with his innkeeper parents. Guests, new and old friends, arrive with no shortage of mayhem and mischief. Fair to say, there is some other-worldly interaraction as well. I didn't think it was possible to love a book as much as I loved Kate MIlford's original, Greenglass House, but it is safe to say that this book was another solid win.
This book was an amazing sequel and Milo is such an amazing character. The plot of this book was just as interesting as the plot in the first book. I loved how characters from the previous book we revisited. I can’t wait to pick up the next one!
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
This was a fun enough read. Too many new characters to keep up with, eventually all the Waits became the same person except Marzana and Rob who were easy enough to distinguish early-ish on. With that, it was a bit hard to get too into the mysteries that directly revolved around them, until things starting coming together close to the end. The answers were pretty satisfying though, as the or at least some of the clues were there to pick up on.
Not as many ghosts as I expected though. I really thought some of The Waits were going to be ghosts, or at least one of them. It would have been a satisfying show of how Meddy could have reached her dad. Like, say Lucky was a ghost. Her relic could have been the hobby horse skull, and with it near she could travel from the Library to Greenglass House with her group.
Maybe a 4.5 star. But the main point is that this second book about Greenglass House & Milo & Meddy was so folkloric and mysterious and fun! And had a perfectly sweet ending.
I loved that the focus in this book was more on the folklore and history than the winter vibes of Greenglass House. It helped the stories to feel different, and also allowed us a deeper look into the world of Nagspeake.
While I probably enjoyed Greenglass House a little more than The Ghosts of Greenglass House, I like the characters in this second installment more. Somehow, even though there is still a thief and a mystery to be solved, most of the Waits were sympathetic and enjoyable to read about! Marzana was maybe my favorite new character. And of course, I enjoyed seeing Meddy again!
The beginning started out slow and the role playing terminology became a bit harder to keep track of, but I was entranced the whole time. Especially with all the new information about the Liberty and its residents. The plot still managed to take me by surprise, and I loved the twists and turns at the end. The mystery was satisfying, and my questions were answered by the resolution.
There were continued themes of adoption, plus a new look at social anxiety. They were both handled so well, and I came away feeling like I understood better.
Also, the ending was so sweet that I almost teared up! It was truly the perfect ending to our time with Milo and Meddy, though I wish there were endless books on their adventures.
Definitely don't miss out on these lovely, winter mystery books!
I loved that the focus in this book was more on the folklore and history than the winter vibes of Greenglass House. It helped the stories to feel different, and also allowed us a deeper look into the world of Nagspeake.
While I probably enjoyed Greenglass House a little more than The Ghosts of Greenglass House, I like the characters in this second installment more. Somehow, even though there is still a thief and a mystery to be solved, most of the Waits were sympathetic and enjoyable to read about! Marzana was maybe my favorite new character. And of course, I enjoyed seeing Meddy again!
The beginning started out slow and the role playing terminology became a bit harder to keep track of, but I was entranced the whole time. Especially with all the new information about the Liberty and its residents. The plot still managed to take me by surprise, and I loved the twists and turns at the end. The mystery was satisfying, and my questions were answered by the resolution.
There were continued themes of adoption, plus a new look at social anxiety. They were both handled so well, and I came away feeling like I understood better.
Also, the ending was so sweet that I almost teared up! It was truly the perfect ending to our time with Milo and Meddy, though I wish there were endless books on their adventures.
Definitely don't miss out on these lovely, winter mystery books!
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
4.5 stars and I can't decide whether to round up or down. I LOVE Greenglass House. I love Milo and Meddy. I love Kate Milford. I want to go back and re-read this one again and again.