Winterhouse

By: Ben Guterson, Chloe Bristol

Narrated by: Sophie Amoss

"Narrator Sophie Amoss makes Elizabeth an empathetic and appealing character as she becomes more and more determined to solve the book’s puzzle." — AudioFile Magazine

*Recommended by Parents' Choice*

Winterhouse by Ben Guterson is an enchanting urban fantasy middle-grade debut—the first audiobook 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 audiobook richly set in a hotel full of secrets.

A Christy Ottaviano Book

Critic reviews

"Narrator Sophie Amoss makes Elizabeth an empathetic and appealing character as she becomes more and more determined to solve the book’s puzzle." -AudioFile

"Guterson provides readers a treat: mean caregivers à la the Dursleys; a vast, luxurious hotel where oddities abound; a new word-puzzle-loving friend; a shrouded history for Winterhouse; and sinister circumstances. . . Clever and captivating."--Kirkus Reviews

"Filled with puzzles and magic, Guterson’s debut keeps suspense high as the secrets of Elizabeth’s past unwind. This satisfying mystery leaves just enough unanswered questions to have readers eager for the next book in this planned trilogy."-Publishers Weekly

"A charming, atmospheric mystery with some fantasy elements, for fans of Kate Milford’s Greenglass House and Trenton Lee Stewart’s The MysteriousBenedict Society. . . Bristol’s art is whimsical and enhances the spirit of the story."--School Library Journal

"A natural fit for readers with a penchant for puzzles and wordplay in the vein of the Mr. Lemoncello’s
Library series and Pseudonymous Bosch."--Booklist

Excellent Listen!

I wasn't familiar with this book, but it was recommended to our family by a 12-year-old friend. She was really excited about it, and now I see why! On to the second book in the series!

Great Story

It is a great, simple story with wonderful vocab and is easy to listen to. This would be a great story for a reluctant reader!

The story line

Liked everything the characters the drawings the hotel settings the title Winterhouse the snow I have read it over 3 times

I love this book!!

It was very soothing to listen to. The characters are very detailed and the whole storyline was very good. I really liked all the details of the tastes, smells, and appearances of winter house.

Loved listening to this with my daughter

My 8 year-old and I truly enjoyed this story! We are looking forward to listening to the next book in the series!