This is not the final text of the Greenglass House author’s note, by any stretch. But it's a deeply imagined and vividly described world that stands up well on its own.I suppose I should point out the use of “an” in the title. There's not much imagined folklore in this story, which, compared with the other Greenglass books, makes it feel just a bit less rich. The opening is a little slow, spending too much time on complaints about how nothing exciting ever happens when the reader knows good and well that something amazing is going to happen, or else what are all the rest of these pages in the book for? But hang in there until the adventure starts, and you'll be quickly absorbed in an inventively whimsical and slightly off-kilter world. Tweens will easily relate to the characters and root for Marzana as she tries to help solve a crime while battling social anxiety. Mystery and adventure lovers who haven't read any of the previous books will have no trouble fully immersing themselves in this refreshing new story.

The Thief Knot brings back old friends that fans of the series will enjoy spending time with again, while at the same time introducing a very interesting new bunch worthy of further exploration. This standalone mystery set in the wonderfully oddball Greenglass House world is full of intrigue, puzzlement, colorful characters, and a clever plot that moves along nicely. Strong messages include how to explore and pursue an adventure safely.

Strong language is very rare but includes 'crap,' 'hell,' and 'damn.' The group of kids model teamwork, loyalty, and using your unique talents to help the group. Adults drink wine with dinner, and there's one mention of a background character smoking. A kiss on the cheek and squeezing hands are the only instances of romance. There are some mildly eerie locations as well as a lot of whimsical ones. The only other violence is in a confrontation with the bad guys with a knife to the throat, slamming against a locker, and a hard kick in the stomach. The main plot involves middle school kids investigating the kidnapping of a girl their age, and there are a few moments of fearful speculation about what could happen to her. Reading the other books isn't necessary, but some characters from them appear here. Parents need to know that The Thief Knot is a standalone mystery-adventure story set in the world of author Kate Milford's Greenglass House series.

Background smoking mentioned once.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Adults have wine with dinner one adult is offered beer.

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