A National Book Award Finalist * "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 genrly 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* "An enchanting, empowering, and cozy read."
—Booklist, starred review* "An enchanting, empowering, and cozy read."
—Booklist, starred review
* "An abundantly diverting mystery seasoned with mild fantasy and just a little steampunk."
—Kirkus, starred reviewA National Book Award Nominee * "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 T
he 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 MagazineA National Book Award Finalist * "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 T
he 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 MagazineA National Book Award Finalist * "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 genrly 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 A National Book Award Finalist * "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 genrly 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 * "An enchanting, empowering, and cozy read."
—Booklist, starred review
* "An abundantly diverting mystery seasoned with mild fantasy and just a little steampunk."
—Kirkus, starred review
"The legends and folktales Milford creates add to Nagspeake's charm and genrly prepare the ground for a fantasy twist."
—Publishers Weekly* "An enchanting, empowering, and cozy read."
—Booklist, starred review
* "An abundantly diverting mystery seasoned with mild fantasy and just a little steampunk."
—Kirkus, starred review
"The legends and folktales Milford creates add to Nagspeake's charm and genrly 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* "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 genrly 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