**An Edgar Award Finalist
An Agatha Award Finalist
An enchanting urban fantasy middle-grade debut--the first book 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
richly set in a hotel full of secrets.
Christy Ottaviano Books
**Praise for Winterhouse:
An Indie Next List Pick
**
"Clever and captivating." --Kirkus Reviews
"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