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' Winterhouse' is classified equally a Childrens/Center Grade book - a genre I don't read very often, because I fear that the writing or the private plot points volition exist too kittenish for my liking. However, it didn't take long to convince me that this is a book that tin easily be read and enjoyed by all ages! The suspense was there from (literally) page one and lasted till the very stop. The words that were used were appropriate for children, merely weren't dumbed down either. The characters are smart and don't shy away from showing information technology (without boasting most it or feeling superior).
Talking about the characters - I can't get how cute they were!! Especially the friendship betwixt the main character Elizabeth and her new-found friend Freddy warmed my middle, they were just beyond precious. They treat each other with so much respect and acceptance; the thought that kids might read this book and larn how to treat their fellow peers makes me so happy.
Puzzles and riddles play a large office of the story, which I establish to exist unique and which I totally loved. It made the plot even more fun and exciting. I felt like I was solving everything together with the characters and it made me experience even closer to them. It animated me and then much that I all of a sudden felt the need to purchase a bunch of crosswords and jigsaws!
I merely cannot get it into my head that this is the
debut novel of the author!! Everything was just so wonderful and perfect...I'm telling you: Ben Guterson will go along to write many, many more fantastic books! It's kind of funny how I was worried almost reading this in the start, considering it ended up being one of my favourite books I've read in the entire year.I only take to criticise one tiny little thing: I would have liked a bit more insight into Elizabeth's life earlier she visits Winterhouse, to become a better understanding into her living situation with her aunt and uncle. The same goes for Freddy'due south relationship with his parents. Nevertheless, taking into consideration that this is only the start office of a trilogy, it isn't that large of a bargain. I'm sure we volition learn more virtually these things in the following books. And oh boy, I can't even brainstorm to tell you how excited I am for the sequel to come out...
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Elizabeth Somers is an orphan being raised by her miserable Aunt and Uncle, in the equally miserable town of Drere. She doesn't sleep in a cupboard nether the stairs, but she might as well.
Just when Elizabeth thinks things can't become whatever worse, her Aunt and Uncle tell her they are shipping her off to the ominous Winterhouse Hotel for three weeks over Christmas Holiday.
They are sending her on her ain, while they get on a much more glamorous holiday abroad.
Thus, Elizabeth embarks on the
**4.5-stars**Elizabeth Somers is an orphan being raised by her miserable Aunt and Uncle, in the as miserable town of Drere. She doesn't sleep in a cupboard under the stairs, only she might too.
Just when Elizabeth thinks things can't get any worse, her Aunt and Uncle tell her they are aircraft her off to the ominous Winterhouse Hotel for 3 weeks over Christmas Holiday.
They are sending her on her own, while they go on a much more than glamorous vacation away.
Thus, Elizabeth embarks on the solo vacation that will change her life forever.
Strange events brainstorm occurring before she even sets pes on the Winterhouse belongings. Aboard the railroad train, enroute to the hotel, y'all tin can tell something is awry.
Winterhouse is a wonderful alloy of mystery, intrigue, fun and chance. I enjoyed following Elizabeth and her friend, Freddy, who is too spending his holiday sans parental figures, equally they explore the hotel and the many mysteries held within its walls.
Elizabeth and Freddy, both major discussion nerds, develop a very strong friendship rather quickly.
Norbridge Falls, the eccentric owner of the hotel, was likewise a fun character; spilling forth droplets of wisdom onto the children with every plow. ((e.g. "The moment we start feeling ameliorate than other people because of our capabilities is the moment we start to lose ourselves.")
This story besides has a very malevolent set of baddies, the Hiemses, a husband and wife pair that seem to pop up at the most inconvenient times and in the most inconvenient places.
For the nerds, ((me)) there's a library with a very special book hidden on its shelves. The Volume.
Information technology is when Elizabeth comes across this book that things showtime to really heat up for her.
In that location is so much here to enjoy: messages subconscious in paintings, skeleton keys, codes, orbs of cherry light, coffins hidden in back bedrooms, long-held family secrets and then much more.
Cheers so much to the publisher, Henry Holt and Co., for providing me with a copy of this delightful book to read and review. As always, I truly appreciate the opportunity!
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"She was expert at all sorts of puzzles—discussion searches, hangman, acrostics, cryptograms, any puzzle with words."
Although I am not office of Winterhouse's target audience, I do savour reading the occasional volume aimed towards younger readers as they tin can be quite uplifting and entertaining reads. In fact, I picked Winterhouse upwardly hoping for a calorie-free and amusing read...which it was...occasionally, and the artwork was very cute, I'thou not sure Winterhouse lives up to its summary
| | blog | tumblr | ko-fi | |"She was skilful at all sorts of puzzles—word searches, hangman, acrostics, cryptograms, any puzzle with words."
Although I am not part of Winterhouse'south target audition, I do enjoy reading the occasional book aimed towards younger readers as they can exist quite uplifting and entertaining reads. In fact, I picked Winterhouse up hoping for a light and amusing read...which it was...occasionally, and the artwork was very cute, I'chiliad not sure Winterhouse lives upwards to its summary. Information technology has plenty of clever puzzles and give-and-take-plays but information technology lacked...oomph.
Winterhouse has an intriguing notwithstanding familiar premise. Elizabeth Somers is an orphan, who is raised by uncaring relatives and who doesn't take whatsoever friends. She is a precocious bibliophile (she does bring up some childhood favourites such every bit Inkheart, The Gold Compass, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe) who is a fan of puzzles, specially anagrams—and of using long or clever words (not always successfully). One Christmas her aunt and uncle decide to go on a holiday without her and so without whatever explanation or apology they ship to the Winterhouse hotel. In one case there Elizabeth meets Winterhouse'south eccentric owner, the kind librarian, a male child who happens to be equally bespectacled and puzzle-lover as she is, and a sinister couple.
While at that place was a lot to like, once at Winterhouse Elizabeth's behaviour becomes increasingly annoying. She is bossy towards her new friend and repeatedly jumps to featherbrained conclusions. The mystery of Winterhouse is weakened by the incredibly cartoonish villains and by a general lack of atmosphere. The rather obvious connection between 2 characters did not in fact come across as a surprise.
The setting, which had so much potential, never came to life. It remained rather nondescript.
All in all this was an okay MG read. The simple writing style and story reminded me of The Mysterious Howling past Maryrose Woods. At times it seemed that the narrative was trying to be equally quirky and clever as a book by Lemony Snicket just it doesn't quite succeed.
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Winterhouse and its sequels have been on my to-read list, have been on my reading radar for quite some time, and I am very glad that I accept at present finally read the first novel (and I am certainly and without a doubt also planning on reading the entire serial). And yes, every bit a middle form level fantasy story in and of itself, I have virtually definitely and indeed found Winterhouse an engaging reading romp, with just enough but not too much mystery and darkness, and Elizabeth Somers a both delightful and personally relatable main protagonist. I really honey love dear Elizabeth's bookishness, her mania for puzzles and except for the fact that she repeatedly fibs most having returned that mysterious volume to the hotel library, I generally also consider Elizabeth Somers sweetness tempered and generally fairly well behaved, full of intelligence and too a sense for what is correct (and with that library book, I estimate information technology does kind of appear as though Elizabeth is being externally controlled and manipulated to a large extent).Still, as much as
Winterhouse has appealed to me (and also to my inner child) and albeit that I take both massively enjoyed and appreciated (if not even loved) the hotel with almost every comfort, every wish and desire being granted setting, I exercise accept to acknowledge that I wish writer Ben Guterson's sense of narrational place were only a bit stronger and more solid. For while he does give a number of specific hints that Winterhouse is located in the USA (mentions of the 4th of July, dollars etc.), I for one when I outset started reading Winterhouse rather felt that I was reading a story set in the United Kingdom and not in America (or possibly more to the signal in Scotland, equally Elizabeth'south bus journeying to Winterhouse very much does remind me of the long train tip to Hogwarts that students must take in J.G. Rowling's Harry Potter serial). Furthermore, I also tend to find the villains of Winterhouse rather a bit too 1-sided and apartment (and would definitely much prefer both the Hiemses' and Gracella Winters to exist a trifle less overtly stereotypical horrid and evil), not to mention that yes, I likewise relatively quickly figured out how Norbridge Falls and Elizabeth Somers are connected (and thus, the major reveal at the terminate of Winterhouse as to their relationship was and remains both non surprising and as such likewise a flake of a permit-downwards). ...more
If my recent reads do not already prove it, let me explain that I take been on a chase for a new middle-grade volume that gives me the wonderful vibes of ane of my very, very favorite books--The Mysterious Benedict Society. Information technology is a skyscraper size of an order, I am all too enlightened of, but if I find one that gives only half of that whimsical feeling, I'll exist thrilled.
Winterhouse started off a strong contender, but by the terminate I would have to say it failed that claiming. It
If my recent reads do not already bear witness information technology, let me explain that I have been on a hunt for a new middle-grade book that gives me the wonderful vibes of one of my very, very favorite books--The Mysterious Bridegroom Society. Information technology is a skyscraper size of an order, I am all too aware of, simply if I find one that gives just half of that whimsical feeling, I'll be thrilled.
Winterhouse started off a strong contender, simply by the terminate I would have to say it failed that claiming. It still had it's unique elements, so let'south chat near those, shall we?
Elizabeth is a young bibliophile, loves puzzles, and has a broad vocabulary. I found her to be a dear and rooted for her all through-out this story. She gets sent to Winterhouse and--as you may look--mysterious things are happening. I'll let you read the back-cover for more than info, so let'southward get started on the content.
Content:This book was very make clean in about every regard. One thing to note is the magic elements of this plot.
* Elizabeth gets what is called "the feeling" before something is going to happen (near times it's just a book dropping to the ground or a loving cup falling into the kitchen sink). During the volume, Elizabeth tries to gather that feeling into moving an particular (telekinesis, perhaps?) and succeeds.
* At Winterhouse, the Falls family unit all take or had "powers" or a "awareness of what's inside of [them]". It is also called "genuine magic". Norbridge uses his for putting on magic shows for the guests. The magic this family unit is shown to accept isn't expounded upon profoundly in this book in the sense of where did information technology come from? why practise they have information technology? what happens if you use information technology for bad? etc., and so it doesn't feel very magic heavy in this fashion.
* All the same, one of the members of the Falls family unit became highly interested in spells and spirits and prepare out to become a witch. To keep from giving away spoilers, in that location is a scene after in the book that talks about someone's spirit being separated from their torso and others having to exercise certain things where the spirit and torso are one once again. I'll admit that it and a afterward scene did come up beyond a little creepy (to which our young characters as well said was creepy), but at the same time I almost would put it in the same category at Mother Gothel from Tangled...or maybe just a tad college if nosotros compare her final scene to the final scene of this grapheme.
* The book focuses quite heavily about Good vs Evil and choosing what side you will exist on. Regardless, I would say that it probably would be ane to avert for those who dislike any magic at all. Based on the dorsum-cover of the side by side book, I don't believe I'll continue this series considering of more magic content and the plot of people trying to bring a spirit back to life.
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I love when a book has exist guessing!! I've read a lot of them and can normally see what's coming and with this one, I was pleasantly surprised. The commencement 100 pages of this book had me on the edge of my seat wondering what the heck was going on and I really enjoyed that about this story. Reading this I couldn't help but be reminded of my favorite author John Bellairs. The fashion John told his stories with so
***Re-Read December 2020!!! - Loved it simply equally much as the first time._______________________
I love when a book has be guessing!! I've read a lot of them and can usually run into what'due south coming and with this ane, I was pleasantly surprised. The starting time 100 pages of this book had me on the edge of my seat wondering what the heck was going on and I really enjoyed that about this story. Reading this I couldn't help but be reminded of my favorite author John Bellairs. The fashion John told his stories with and then much mystery and darkness, all the same they had this cozy feeling at the same time. This book felt a lot similar a Bellairs volume and I actually appreciated that. There'southward mystery, magic, darkness, puzzles, and so much more than in this story and I'd really recommend information technology. The only issue I had, which tends to be an issue I have all the time with large books is that it went on 100 pages as well long, merely that doesn't take away from my enjoyment of it. I've started the second book already and I accept a feeling I volition enjoying it and hopefully a lot more than the showtime! - Richard
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Not blaming the book at all, I but went into it knowing that I typically practise non similar fantasy or magical things in my books and I but cannot go into this ane. I take no doubt that a great majority of kiddos in this age group would probably dearest this. It's got an adorable encompass, and the synopsis sounds very intriguing. Possibly I'll come up back to it later in the month.
Middle Grade March! DNF at 38%Not blaming the volume at all, I just went into it knowing that I typically do non like fantasy or magical things in my books and I just cannot get into this one. I have no doubt that a great majority of kiddos in this age group would probably love this. It's got an ambrosial comprehend, and the synopsis sounds very intriguing. Possibly I'll come back to it later in the month.
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Poor Elizabeth Somers. Her parents died when she was iv, and she has been raised past her uncaring Aunt Purdy and Uncle Burlap. When they decide to take a vacation over Christmas, she is packed off to Winterhouse with $3 and a grocery bag of clothing. In that location's little explanation, just she is glad to have a few books with her, and the hotel is non equally bad every bit she has feared. Bated from the creepy booksellers, the Hiems, who warn her that the proprietor, Norbridge Falls, is not
E ARC from Netgalley.comPoor Elizabeth Somers. Her parents died when she was iv, and she has been raised by her uncaring Aunt Purdy and Uncle Burlap. When they decide to take a vacation over Christmas, she is packed off to Winterhouse with $iii and a grocery pocketbook of clothing. In that location's little caption, but she is glad to accept a few books with her, and the hotel is not as bad as she has feared. Aside from the creepy booksellers, the Hiems, who warn her that the proprietor, Norbridge Falls, is not what he seems, and is non to be trusted. Norbridge seems quite nice, and looks out for Elizabeth, and also shows her the tremendous library at Winterhouse. Elizabeth also meets Freddy, whose parents send him to the hotel while they travel, and the two discover that they both like anagrams, word ladders, and other puzzles.
Strengths: This definitely had a Lemony Snicket sort of vibe, and the parallels betwixt this and Greenglass House are definitely very strong. Also had shades of Seible's Trouble with Twins. Well paced, with enough of twists and intriguing characters, this certainly has a lot of fine qualities to recommend it.
Weaknesses: Read this during extreme assault of Eye Age ennui, and was immediately annoyed by "Uncle Burlap". Really? Burlap? And dead parents. I loved Winterhouse itself, and the idea of the library, and just about the time I was settling into those lovely thoughts, Elizabeth and Freddy started with decoding messages, of which I am not a fan. That, and Elizabeth's favorite book is Anne of Green Gables, she claims to have read Swallows and Amazons, and she ends the book reading The Wind in the Willows. I'm done with Anne, even I hadn't read Swallows and Amazons until it appeared on a list of 100 Best Heart Class Books, and in xv years, I haven't been able to get a unmarried pupil to read The Wind in the Willows. So, a bit "bah, braggadocio" hither.
What I actually think: I'm not sure if my students volition be willing to invest in a trilogy of these, but I may have to buy this first book because I dearest the cover so much. This year, I am looking into buying Junie B. Jones books for my very reluctant sixth graders. I would love to have students who would bask this volume, simply right now, I'chiliad struggling to become them to read more than l pages. At least this has some pictures, which they all seem to require!
This book has a delightfully illustrated cover and this, combined with the premise, made me promise it would be an adventure along the lines of Greenglass Firm or Small Spaces. I was hoping for a very atmospheric setting, but based o
I call back my opinion about this volume is in the minority and I don't desire to convince anyone non to read this volume. I listened to this on audio and it was simply not able to concord my attention. That being said, my mind tends to wander when I heed to audio books in general.This volume has a delightfully illustrated comprehend and this, combined with the premise, made me hope it would be an adventure forth the lines of Greenglass House or Pocket-sized Spaces. I was hoping for a very atmospheric setting, but based on the descriptions, or lacky thereof, the the setting seemed nonexistent.
I enjoyed the protagonist, Elizabeth Somers's, character clarification, her love of books and wordplay but I didn't find the story itself ane worth following.
The villains in the book were stereotypical bad guys, hamhanded in their evilness. This book seemed to accept the ambition to attempt to be like other popular middle grade serial but it fell flat for me. I won't remember this book in another calendar week.
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I've been meaning to pick up
Winterhouse for some fourth dimension now, ever since I saw information technology compared to one of my recent middle-grade favorites, Greenglass House , and I'thousand glad that I finally did! It's an enjoyable, atmospheric read, and I can certainly understand the comparison to Milford's books, given the similarities in form (mystery with a fantastic element) and setting (snowbound hotel/inn at Christmas). I found Winterhouse itself an appealing setting - with all of the activities, the natural and man-made dazzler, and the marvelous treats, I'd love to visit it myself! - and Elizabeth'southward story engaging. That said, I didn't notice it quite as mysterious as I'd hoped, and dissimilar Milford's books, I saw all of the big reveals coming from miles off. Information technology was immediately articulate to me, for instance, that (view spoiler)[Elizabeth was Norbridge's long-lost granddaughter (hide spoiler)], or that (view spoiler)[the Hiemses were smuggling a body into the hotel, in their coffin-like "crate" (hide spoiler)]. Knowing these things ahead of time didn't ruin the story for me, although information technology did make it somewhat less gripping. My only other criticism would be the rather 1-dimensional nature of the main villain, whose motivations are never really explored, but left importantly equally a affair of that person beingness evil.Leaving aside these issues, this was still an appealing tale, especially for a debut, and I had no sooner finished information technology, than I was reaching for the sequel,
The Secrets of Winterhouse . Recommended to middle-form readers who enjoy atmospheric mysteries with a fantastic element to them. ...more than
Winterhouse does just that. Orphan Elizabeth lives with her Uncle Burlap and Aunt Purdy in a dismal and dreary atmosphere. (Information technology doesn't accept a
Honestly, I picked up this book because of its beautiful cover. It's the kind of book that would have enchanted me as a middle grade reader and frankly, it's the kind of cover that enchants me now. When I read good middle grade fiction, it transports me right dorsum to those magical days of loading upwardly a big reading pile from the library on a lazy summer mean solar day.Winterhouse does only that. Orphan Elizabeth lives with her Uncle Burlap and Aunt Purdy in a dismal and dreary temper. (It doesn't accept a genius to make the leap to the similarities to Harry Potter and his Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia hither.) When she arrives home i twenty-four hour period, in that location is a note from her aunt and uncle, $3 cash, and a deplorable little grocery bag of clothes hanging on the door. Elizabeth learns that she will be spending her Christmas break at the mysterious Winterhouse Hotel. Bookish Elizabeth sets her feet toward the train station for an unexpected Christmas vacation. Sprinkled throughout the novel are titles of Elizabeth'south favorite books like Anne of Green Gables (also an oprhan), the very British sailing adventure novel, Swallows and Amazons, and the more recent classic, The Mysterious Benedict Lodge. I loved that I had read all of these novels and they added that extra layer of adventure to come in this novel. Winterhouse has some definite strengths. The hotel is splendid in that magical Hogwarts kind of mode. I loved the idea of Elizabeth being at that place alone to explore. There'south something fascinating about a solo adventure. At that place were moments in the hotel that reminded me of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and moments that reminded me of Clue. In one case Elizabeth meets new friend, Freddy, they discover their shared honey for anagrams, word puzzles, and ciphers which pb them to unlock some of the hotel'southward mysteries.
On the flip side, the novel has some weaknesses equally well. Midway through the novel, the pacing falters and although there is mystery and intrigue, I felt the narrative slipping somehow. Too, the dark magic revealed is actually super creepy and information technology just doesn't match the overall tone of the volume. Honestly, that was a detraction for me. Yet, this is the first installment in a planned trilogy and I am looking forward to the next in the series.
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Winterhouse did not disappoint. It is a true mystery, complete with a code for the reader to a From my first reading of the description of Winterhouse, I was super excited. Books like Chasing Vermeer, The Greenglass Business firm, and The Mysterious Bridegroom Club are my absolute favorite kind of middle grade fiction just are, unfortunately, less common. (Every bit a side note, finding a truthful mystery - a story with a puzzle- rather than a thriller for eye course or YA is more than difficult than one might remember.)
Winterhouse did not disappoint. It is a true mystery, complete with a code for the reader to attempt to solve, should they cull to exercise so. (The solution is explained inside the volume, then those more inclined toward passive mystery reading demand not worry.) It kept me guessing upwardly to the end.
On par with the puzzle is the temper of Winterhouse. It seems heavily influenced by Wes Anderson (think Grand Budapest Hotel meets Moonrise Kingdom) and I loved it. I am just lamentable such a identify doesn't be.
I am very pleased to come across this labeled as "Winterhouse #one", implying there are more books to follow, although I am not certain where another book will go, every bit this one wrapped upwardly fairly neatly. I look forward to seeing what is next, however. ...more than
The storyline is cute- definitely meant to be read in the winter months, but it is predictable and incredibly deadening. It sort of screamed Harry Potter fan-fic to me in the way that the main grapheme has a horrible home life with an aunt and uncle who adopted her when her parents died, she finds magic in a mysterious place, she meets a quirky friend or 2, she has to scout out for maniacal adults with unknown mo
I don't listen books written for children. This book felt like information technology was written BY one.The storyline is cute- definitely meant to exist read in the winter months, only it is predictable and incredibly boring. It sort of screamed Harry Potter fan-fic to me in the fashion that the principal graphic symbol has a horrible domicile life with an aunt and uncle who adopted her when her parents died, she finds magic in a mysterious identify, she meets a quirky friend or two, she has to sentry out for maniacal adults with unknown motives, she meets an one-time man who leads the hotel and makes snowfall fall from the ceiling on Christmas and she learns that she'd descended from greatness. As I write this, I realize that it'south basically only B-charge per unit Harry Potter without owls.
I would recommend this book to anyone with as well much time on their hands and an interest in puzzles.
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Neglectful guardian aunt & uncle
Vague blurry retentivity of parents expiry
Inexplicably sent to magical place
Makes friends with smarty pants
Weird kinda sketchy Headmaster--I hateful...Hotel Director that watches from a distance and helps when needed.
Random magic around Hogwart--I hateful...hotel
*stares in Harry Potter*
I actually loved the two kids. They're curious and smart and kinda odd balls with kids their own age merely f
gosh this was ambrosial and has...just a TON of elements from pop culture in my babyhood.Neglectful guardian aunt & uncle
Vague blurry memory of parents death
Inexplicably sent to magical identify
Makes friends with smarty pants
Weird kinda sketchy Headmaster--I mean...Hotel Manager that watches from a altitude and helps when needed.
Random magic around Hogwart--I mean...hotel
*stares in Harry Potter*
I actually loved the two kids. They're curious and smart and kinda odd assurance with kids their own age but observe this home at the hotel with these swain weird adults. The mystery itself was actually a bit more dark than I was expecting. I loved the concept of the Winterhouse hotel a lot. I'm curious how they're going to flesh that out over the next couple books.
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I thought the descriptions of the hotel and the various characters staying there were fantastic. I loved Elizabeth'south interest in various codes and ciphers. The mys
While Elizabeth's aunt and uncle get on vacation, Elizabeth is sent to spend her wintertime break from schoolhouse at a mysterious hotel. Her aunt and uncle don't explain why, and although Elizabeth at first is resentful of this trip, she eventually begins to enjoy herself at the hotel, and while there finds both a friend and a mystery to solve.I idea the descriptions of the hotel and the diverse characters staying there were fantastic. I loved Elizabeth's interest in various codes and ciphers. The mystery aspect was a bit obvious, but I'thousand not the intended audition of this volume so I tin can give that a pass. What I tin can't give a pass to, though, is the fact that Elizabeth and her friend Freddy are both staying at this hotel, both without adults watching over them, and no 1 seems bothered by this. They aren't nether the watch of anyone, really. Fifty-fifty the Dursleys protested when Harry was whisked off to Hogwarts. Other than that, this story would make a great read for a snow solar day when one is trapped indoors.
Recommended for: tweens
Cherry Flags: none
Overall Rating: 3/5 stars
Read-Alikes: Greenglass House, Book Scavenger, Masterminds
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Netgalley for the purposes of review.
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In the tradition of Roald Dahl, Lemony Snicket and of course Harry Potter Series Box Set comes this new series for all those girls who wished Hermione was the hero of Hogwarts. The plot is very engaging albeit predictable for those who accept read Harry Potter and other fantasy adventure books. There are very very similar plot elements and so I was able to effigy things out before Elizabeth. The evil is a just a little bit scary but not terribly dark. In that location's also a message hither (equally in Harry Potter) about what happens to kids who are bullied. The message is never experience superior to anyone else or you go an evil witch/wizard. Try to observe the good in the bad.
The illustrations are OK. I find Elizabeth'due south hair is not natural looking. It sticks straight out and is virtually a triangle in one illustration. The illustration for the library is lovely and I wish it was in colour. I likewise like how the characters are shaded with unlike skintones. It's incidental to most of the characters just shows this fantasy give-and-take is a diverse. The best part of the illustrations are the anagrams in the chapter headings. Those were fun to piece of work out. The cover is absolutely incredible though!
I loved Elizabeth! At final, a fantasy heroine who revels in books and words. She loves classics like Anne of Green Gables, Swallows and Amazons and besides more contempo adventure novels like Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and The Mysterious Bridegroom Club. She is so intelligent and then clever. I could very strongly relate to her bookishness. At times she makes some bad decisions just there seems to exist a reason backside it. I didn't quite experience as bad for her as for Harry considering we don't encounter her aunt and uncle and don't see the corruption. One of the nigh charming moments in Harry Potter is when Hagrid announced "Yer a wizard!" and the reader goes on the magical journey with Harry. Elizabeth'south journey is prolonged and secrets are revealed just at the stop and nosotros yet don't run into her awful relatives. Freddy is besides a fun character. He is brilliant and soon to be a world famous inventor. I dear his dedication and bulldoze to succeed. Like many kids he feels unloved by his parents and Winterhouse becomes his home because of the lite, warmth and acceptance he finds at that place. Norbridge is such a love man. Some of his magic tricks are a fiddling tired but he's a kindly uncle like figure so the kids put up with it. Other tricks are quite impressive. I did wonder towards the end whether he is as good as he appeared. He seems to know more than he lets on or does he? I love Leona the librarian as well. She's a bit eccentric and her banter with Norbridge shows what comfortable sometime friends they are.
The bad characters are pretty standard for this type of novel. Marcus and Selena give Elizabeth the creeps and and then they give the reader the creeps. Unfortunately in that location isn't much backstory here and all is revealed at the end and by that time it'due south too late to craft a backstory. The Heimes are not very good at pretending to be good.
I recollect the intended target age volition love this book though and non find it as anticipated every bit adults practise. I would recommend information technology to my nieces who are a scrap also young for the darkness of Harry Potter. I can't expect to read the sequel! I hope it has more world building and word building.
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Winterhouse Hotel has an impressive library that profoundly fascinates Elizabeth. She's eager to do a thorough search and when she finds a book that calls out to her, she takes information technology. It's a book near games, puzzles, codes and riddles that has a connectedness to Norbridge's family. When Elizabeth learns near Winterhouse's legend she's determined to practise as much research as she tin. Will she be able to find the primal backside the mysteries that accept absorbed the family for many generations and what's the price she'll take to pay to go as far every bit she's able to?
Winterhouse is a brilliant intriguing story. I was dazzled by the enchanting hotel from the starting time and couldn't wait to discover out more of its history. Elizabeth is smart, curious and inquisitive and she manages to get together a lot of information in the short time she's there. She fits right in and feels more at home in her hotelroom than with her uncle and aunt. Her sad abode situation made me tear upwards, but Elizabeth is incredibly strong and she doesn't back down from whatsoever challenge. She can stand up for herself and doesn't let anyone brand her a victim. I admired her courage and fabulous fierce spirit. She's a truly remarkable principal graphic symbol and I enjoyed every single page of her story.
Ben Guterson has a gorgeous descriptive writing style. He makes Winterhouse Hotel come to life in a terrific vibrant way. It'southward a magical place filled with many delightful secrets. I could hands understand Elizabeth'south marvel and loved her limitless want to sleuth. Each attempt brings something new and I equally enjoyed all of her adventures. Ben Guterson's sentences are beautiful, they're laced with longing, hope, conundrums and predictions. They make Winterhouse compelling and alluring and that's exactly the way an splendid fantasy story should be. Winterhouse Hotel is a story that will stay with me for a very long fourth dimension, it'south a fantastic gem of a volume.
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This magical, modernistic day fantasy is full of mystery, fun, imagination and amuse. Elizabeth has been an orphan for the past vii years, living in poverty with a heartless aunt and uncle. Her only friends are her books, which she borrows from her caring school librarian. This all changes when an unexpected invitation arrives inviting her to spend the Christmas holidays in a mysterious place chosen the
Thank you to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book – all opinions are my own.
This magical, modern day fantasy is full of mystery, fun, imagination and charm. Elizabeth has been an orphan for the by vii years, living in poverty with a heartless aunt and uncle. Her only friends are her books, which she borrows from her caring schoolhouse librarian. This all changes when an unexpected invitation arrives inviting her to spend the Christmas holidays in a mysterious place called the Winterhouse Hotel.
Upon Elizabeth'due south arrival at Winterhouse, she finds her offset friend ever who shares her love of books, discussion puzzles and anagrams. She besides discovers an amazing library, a mysterious hotel possessor who does magic tricks, a very foreign volume that's probably been hidden abroad in the gigantic library for a hundred years and lots of secrets.
I really enjoyed this mystery. The author'south descriptions made the setting come alive for me. I also loved the mannerly illustrations, which are sprinkled throughout the book. I institute myself hoping that somehow Elizabeth would find a connection to Winterhouse and to Norbridge Falls that would allow her to stay. This kept me tied to the story as I rushed to the end. I would recommend this to be included in uncomplicated and middle school libraries. It is appropriate for grades 3 - viii.
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Fans of books like The Secrets of Eastcliff-by-the-Ocean most magical plac Mystery and magic, this one was enchanting. You'll find yourself wishing you could stay at Winterhouse. When Elizabeth is whisked away from her aunt and uncle to Winterhouse for 3 weeks during the winter holiday, she discovers new friends (who shares her fondness for anagrams and words ladders), activities galore and a mystery to solve. (view spoiler)[A mystery that may pb her to discover her true destiny. (hibernate spoiler)]
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I need the next book sooooon :)
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