Greenglass House

Holes

Louis Sachar

A young boy is sent to a juvenile detention camp where inmates dig mysterious holes in the desert. The story weaves together multiple timelines and mysterious connections, similar to Greenglass House's narrative complexity. It features young protagonists uncovering hidden secrets and confronting unexpected challenges.

The Mysterious Benedict Society

Trenton Lee Stewart

A group of gifted orphans are recruited for a secret mission by an eccentric mentor. They must use their unique talents to infiltrate a mysterious school and uncover a sinister plot. The book combines clever puzzles, mysterious settings, and young protagonists solving complex mysteries, similar to Greenglass House's atmospheric storytelling.

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

E.L. Konigsburg

Two siblings run away and hide in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, becoming entangled in an art historical mystery. The novel features young protagonists solving a complex puzzle in an unusual setting, much like Greenglass House. It combines adventure, mystery, and intellectual curiosity.

The Westing Game

Ellen Raskin

A complex mystery involving multiple heirs solving the puzzle of a wealthy businessman's death. The novel features intricate plot twists, diverse characters, and a mysterious setting that will appeal to fans of Greenglass House. Clever young protagonists work together to unravel a multilayered mystery.

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Brian Selznick

An orphan living in a Paris train station becomes involved in solving a mysterious mechanical puzzle. The book blends visual storytelling with intricate mystery, featuring a young protagonist uncovering hidden secrets. Its atmospheric setting and complex narrative are reminiscent of Greenglass House.

The Blackthorn Key

Kevin Sands

A young apprentice to an apothecary becomes entangled in a dangerous mystery involving coded messages and historical secrets. The story features a young protagonist solving complex puzzles in a historical setting. Its blend of mystery, adventure, and intellectual challenge is similar to Greenglass House.

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Chris Grabenstein

A group of kids are locked inside an innovative, high-tech library and must solve elaborate puzzles to escape. The story features clever young protagonists, intricate problem-solving, and a mysterious setting reminiscent of Greenglass House. It blends adventure, mystery, and intellectual challenge in a compelling narrative.

The London Eye Mystery

Siobhan Dowd

Two siblings investigate the mysterious disappearance of their cousin after a ride on the London Eye. The story features neurodivergent protagonists solving a complex mystery, with careful attention to detail and puzzle-solving. Its intricate plot and mysterious atmosphere align with Greenglass House's style.

The Name of This Book Is Secret

Pseudonymous Bosch

A playful mystery following two young protagonists investigating a magician's mysterious death. The book uses a metafictional narrative style and features young detectives solving an intricate puzzle. Its whimsical tone and mysterious elements echo the storytelling approach of Greenglass House.

Chasing Vermeer

Blue Balliett

Two students become involved in solving an art-related mystery involving a stolen Vermeer painting. The book combines art, mathematics, and detective work in a compelling narrative. Its focus on young protagonists solving an intricate puzzle mirrors the storytelling approach of Greenglass House.