Who should buy this book? Elementary or middle school libraries, public libraries. Readers who have enjoyed The Westing Game or A Series of Unfortunate Events, Harriet the Spy.

To whom would you recommend this book? For fans of cheeky mysteries and super sleuths. Price: 17.00 It is the summer of 1950-and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, young Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a series of inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarrely pinned to its beak. I haven’t read any of the other Greenglass House novels, and wonder if there is some background information that might have been important. The clues are embedded within the story so that the reader is able to work along with the sleuths to figure out the mystery.Īnything you didn’t like about it? There were parts of the book that were a little difficult to understand. Readers will relate to the typical teenage boredom, where nothing ever cool or interesting happens, until something does.

The main characters are likeable with their humor and banter between the friends. The book was well written, and quick to read. Greenglass House has zero language, and the only potential violence is scene where a customs agent threatens the protagonists with a gun (he doesn’t shoot anyone except for a ghost, which the bullet passes through without harming). They work together with other detectives their age – and even ghosts – to hunt for clues and solve the case. Best friends Marzana and Nialla are put to work when a strange crime is committed. What did you like about the book? The Thief Knot is a mystery perfect for older children and young teens. Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 2 The Thief Knot: A Greenglass House Story by Kate Milford illustrated by Jaime Zollars.

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