Ben Guterson books

Ben Guterson is an American author of middle-grade fiction from Seattle, best known for the Winterhouse trilogy about a girl who discovers a magical hotel filled with puzzles and mysteries.

Standalone Novels

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The Einsteins of Vista Point 2022 Buy

The World-Famous Nine Reading Order

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The World-Famous Nine 2024 Buy
The Shadow of the World-Famous Nine 2025 Buy

Winterhouse Reading Order

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Winterhouse 2018 Buy
The Secrets of Winterhouse 2018 Buy
The Winterhouse Mysteries 2019 Buy

Ben Guterson is an American author of middle-grade novels. He grew up in the Seattle area and worked as a teacher and at Microsoft before turning to writing fiction. His first novel, Winterhouse, was published in 2018 and landed on the New York Times bestseller list.

The Winterhouse trilogy follows Elizabeth Somers, an orphan who is sent to stay at a grand, mysterious hotel in the mountains. The hotel is full of word puzzles, hidden passages, and a magical book that connects to a dark family secret. The series has been praised for its puzzles, which readers can solve alongside the characters. Chloe Bristol illustrated all three books.

Guterson’s newer series, The World-Famous Nine, is an adventure about a group of kids. He has also written The Einsteins of Vista Point (2022), a standalone novel about two kids who discover a time-travel secret in a small coastal town.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ben Guterson written?

Ben Guterson has written six books across three series.

What was Ben Guterson's first book?

Ben Guterson’s first book is Winterhouse, published in 2018.

What age group are Ben Guterson's books for?

His books are written for middle-grade readers, generally ages 8 to 12. The Winterhouse series and The World-Famous Nine both feature young protagonists solving mysteries and puzzles.

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