But the author is so natural with her description of Meddy’s whereabouts that it wasn’t until I realized she was a ghost that I took notice of her odd behavior. Milo is mostly alone when they are together. Every time Meddy shows up in the book, she’s sort of hiding–behind the Christmas tree, behind the loveseat. Milo doesn’t know this until late in the novel-and doesn’t know that others don’t see her. Here’s the biggest spoiler: Meddy turns out to be a ghost, the daughter of the captain who built the house. **Note: This craft review includes spoilers.** The Slow Reveal As he and the cook’s daughter Meddy uncover the secrets of the house, the process also reveals secrets about Milo himself.įrom pacing to setting to characters, this novel offers inspiration for middle grade writers. Milo, the adopted son of the inn’s owners, must discover these secrets to solve the mysteries that surround the inn and its past. Like a British Cozy mystery, Kate Milford’s tale about an inn filled with guests hiding secrets guides the reader to the final answer, with plenty of questions and misdirection. Greenglass House by Kate Milford (Clarion, 2014)
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