Today on Reading in the Middle, Annisha speaks with New York Times Bestselling author Ben Guterson, the creative force behind the acclaimed.

Winterhouse Trilogy, The Einsteins of Vista Point, and the captivating World-Famous Nine series. As a former educator, Ben discusses how his teaching experience influences his storytelling, how he weaves intricate mysteries packed with puzzles and emotion, and his belief that middle-grade fiction can be both enchanting and profoundly significant.

✨ In this episode, we discuss:

The Teacher Behind the Stories: Discover how a decade spent teaching impacted Ben's views on character, empathy, and narrative structure.

Winterhouse Origins: Learn about the inspiration behind the enchanting Winterhouse Hotel and the puzzles that keep readers engaged.

The Power of Puzzles: Understand why wordplay and hidden codes are entertaining and practical tools for enhancing reader engagement and critical thinking.

Ben’s New Mysteries in The Shadow of the World-Famous Nine: Explore themes of fame, truth, and family secrets in Ben's best work.

Writing for the Quietly Curious: How Ben skillfully intertwines tension, tenderness, mystery, and meaning throughout his novels.

Winterhouse: The Secrets of Winterhouse, The Winterhouse Mysteries, The Einsteins of Vista Point, The World-Famous Nine, The Shadow of the World-Famous Nine

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