Greenglass House

Twelve-year-old Milo is home for Christmas vacation with his adoptive parents who own Greenglass House, a hotel that caters to smugglers. One by one a number of mysterious people arrive at the inn and Milo and his friend Maddy become embroiled in the mystery when they find an antique map and try to decipher the secrets the map holds while thwarting the villains. This enticing novel for gr. 4-8 has it all – a smuggler’s map, a secret code, thefts and disappearances, and a cast of quirky characters. Well-suited for lit circles, Writer’s Workshop, read-aloud, independent and partner reading, and to encourage discussion of adoption, friendship, self-discovery, and heritage.