It's wintertime at Greenglass House. The smuggler's inn is always quiet during this season, and twelve-year-old Milo, the innkeepers' adopted son, plans to spend his holidays relaxing. But on the first icy night of vacation, the guest bell rings. Soon Milo's home is bursting with guests, each one bearing a story that is connected to the old house. A National Book Award Nominee  Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery  Nebula/Andre Norton Award Nominee New York Times Bestseller   * "An enchanting, empowering, and cozy read." —Booklist, starred review   * "An abundantly diverting mystery." —Kirkus, starred review   "The legends and folktales Milford creates add to Nagspeake's charm and gently prepare the ground for a fantasy twist." —Publishers Weekly   "Give this one to fans of Trenton Lee Stewart's The Mysterious Benedict Society." —School Library Journal   "The intricately woven connections, large cast of memorable characters, and beautifully detailed writing come together to make this exceptionally engaging story leap off the page." —VOYA   "Milford employs a Westing Game level of cunning in setting up clues, revealing their importance, and immediately pivoting to a higher level of mystery, gratifying readers as she pulls them into the story." —Horn Book Magazine