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Jun 17, 2015forbesrachel rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
On a cold winter's night five suspicious guests show up at Greenglass Inn. All of them have a hidden agenda regarding the secrets this house hides, so when things start to go missing it is up to Milo and Meddy to solve the mystery. To do this they don the mantle of role-playing characters, investigating matters secretly. By playing the blackjack Negret, Milo gradually finds new confidence in himself. The game allows him to come to terms with some personal issues, especially the fact that he's a Chinese boy adopted by a Caucasian family; he loves his family and is loved, but is extremely conscious of what others think. Meddy, as Sirin, acts as an invisible guide, helping him in his quest. Reality is, this is no game though, and while the majority of the book is quite fun, the end brings some real danger. Milo's in a unique position, he's a child, and he grew up in the house, so these strangers end up revealing things to him. Each adds a piece to the overall puzzle, and there are quite a few surprises for readers. Greenglass House is a great mystery that stuffs a ton of adventure into a small space, it has its own unique fables, and throws in a ghost story for good measure.