Winterhouse (Winterhouse Series #1)

by Ben Guterson Narrated by Sophie Amoss

Overview

"Narrator Sophie Amoss makes Elizabeth an empathetic and appealing character as she becomes more and more determined to solve the book's puzzle." - AudioFile Magazine

*Recommended by Parents' Choice*

Winterhouse by Ben Guterson is an enchanting urban fantasy middle-grade debut-the first audiobook 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 more 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 audiobook richly set in a hotel full of secrets.

A Christy Ottaviano Book

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for Winterhouse:
An Edgar Award Nominee
An Agatha Award Nominee
An Indie Next List Pick
An Oklahoma Book Award Nominee

“Clever and captivating.” —Kirkus Reviews

"Filled with puzzles and magic, Guterson’s debut keeps suspense high as the secrets of Elizabeth’s past unwind. This satisfying mystery leaves just enough unanswered questions to have readers eager for the next book in this planned trilogy." —Publishers Weekly

"A charming, atmospheric mystery with some fantasy elements, for fans of Kate Milford’s Greenglass House and Trenton Lee Stewart’s The Mysterious Benedict Society. . . . Bristol’s art is whimsical and enhances the spirit of the story." —School Library Journal

"A natural fit for readers with a penchant for puzzles and wordplay in the vein of the Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series and Pseudonymous Bosch." —Booklist

AUGUST 2018 - AudioFile

Listeners hear Elizabeth Somers’s unhappiness when she realizes her aunt and uncle are sending her to the Winterhouse Hotel, after leaving on their own vacation. Luckily, she has a practical disposition, which, along with a love of books and a facility for anagrams, will help her when she finds a magic book that holds a mystery. Narrator Sophie Amoss makes Elizabeth an empathetic and appealing character as she becomes more and more determined to solve the book’s puzzle. When Elizabeth confronts a mysterious couple who are after the book, Amoss’s narration darkens and slows, giving added hostility to their interactions. This is a delightful adventure worth sharing. E.J.F. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169197730
Publisher:	Macmillan Audio
Publication date:	05/08/2018
Series:	Winterhouse Series , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

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