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Nothing to See Here Hotel #3
Sea-ing is Believing!
Welcome to The Nothing to See Here Hotel! A hotel for magical creatures run by Frankie Banister and his parents.
Having dealt with a demanding goblin prince and a grumpy leprechaun, entertaining a family of yetis (during a summer snow storm) and keeping the hotel hidden from human eyes, the Banister family have had their work cut out. But in the hotel where weird is normal, you can guarantee that there'll be more trouble on the way!
Find out what's in store for them next in the third book in a fabulously funny series by bestselling author Steven Butler, with a host of whacky characters brought to life with illustration from the wonderful Steven Lenton!
Having dealt with a demanding goblin prince and a grumpy leprechaun, entertaining a family of yetis (during a summer snow storm) and keeping the hotel hidden from human eyes, the Banister family have had their work cut out. But in the hotel where weird is normal, you can guarantee that there'll be more trouble on the way!
Find out what's in store for them next in the third book in a fabulously funny series by bestselling author Steven Butler, with a host of whacky characters brought to life with illustration from the wonderful Steven Lenton!
- GenresChildrensMiddle Grade
159 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2019
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Steven Butler
132 books40 followersSteven is the award-winning author of the Nothing To See Here Hotel series (winner of the Sainsbury's Fiction Prize; shortlisted for the Laugh-Out-Loud "Lollies" award and Alligator's Mouth award; featured on W.H Smith's Tom Fletcher Bookclub), The Wrong Pong series (shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize), his new adaptation of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey for Hachette's Awesomely Austen series, and his comedy collaboration with American author, James Patterson, the Dog Diaries series.
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January 2, 2022
Another great installment in this witty fantastical adventure series.
A fantastic light read for all ages.
A fantastic light read for all ages.
March 29, 2019
Welcome back to the Nothing To See Here Hotel, be prepared for a shiver-ye-timbers adventures as we go deep underwater to a new part of the Hotel. Strap on everyone, the ride is going to be seamazing.
The third book already in this amazingly fun series full with twists and turns, ghosts and mermaids, mystery and magic. This is one hotel I wish I could visit for real. OK, I would probably not be allowed in, I am just a mere human, but still, I would love it.
This time it Grandpa (well, great great great great, but you get the idea) Abe's birthday, and our cast is preparing to celebrate when our favourite cranky bad leprechaun Maloney pops in and she has a very fun surprise for the family. Something I would definitely want myself and my family. And from that moment things go topsy-turvy as Abe suddenly makes an appearance! Oh my!
Now we can finally find out if Abe is truly a baddie as said by his son Oculus, or if Oculus was just lying (I still think he is doing that). However, and I don't see this as a spoiler (it is even mentioned in the blurb), we do see that something is off about Abe. What is up with Abe, is he just confused due to the travel? Or because of ghostly amnesia (which does happen at times with ghosts)? Or is something else going on? I loved how the author wrote it and how he gave hints here and there.
We learn of a new part of the hotel, something that was hidden from sight and mind after Abe died. Yep, there is more to the hotel than we already thought. Can you imagine, this place was already freaking fabulous, and then it became even more awesome with a ballroom under the sea. Yes, under the sea. With a rollercoaster-ish ride to get to it. The things you can do with magic and hard work. I wish I could visit the ballroom, it sounds like a wonderful place with tons of wonders. There is something for everything. Plus, the way to ballroom, or I should say how to open the way to get there, wow. Dang, that is pretty creative and fun.
Next to the new hotel part, we also have tons of other things. Like finding out more about the family, about granny and Abe's relationship (I had a laugh at all of granny's reactions when Abe was around), there was a party, there was food (though still not my kind of food), there are chickens in bubbles, and oh my that ending.
Yes, that ending. It was very exciting. I already couldn't stop reading as soon as I started the book, but by the time that ending came around I was so deep into the book. I can't spoil anything, but believe me you are in for a ride. There are twists and turns and revelations and swimming to safety and big monsters and a grumpy leprechaun. Oh my!
I also love the words that the author used, they are so creative and original. Like honkhumptious, disgusterous, skwinkly, and others.
And like all the other books, this one has been delightfully illustrated~ And that cover is just fun and colourful. I am always eagerly awaiting the title and the cover for the new book. See what kind of things we can spot on it and how chaotically fun it is.
All in all, I enjoyed my third stay at this fabulous hotel. If you are looking for a fun, magical place to stay with some chaos and at times some evil villains popping up, if you are in for some surprises and a good time, be sure to visit The Nothing to See Here Hotel! You won't be disappointed.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
The third book already in this amazingly fun series full with twists and turns, ghosts and mermaids, mystery and magic. This is one hotel I wish I could visit for real. OK, I would probably not be allowed in, I am just a mere human, but still, I would love it.
This time it Grandpa (well, great great great great, but you get the idea) Abe's birthday, and our cast is preparing to celebrate when our favourite cranky bad leprechaun Maloney pops in and she has a very fun surprise for the family. Something I would definitely want myself and my family. And from that moment things go topsy-turvy as Abe suddenly makes an appearance! Oh my!
Now we can finally find out if Abe is truly a baddie as said by his son Oculus, or if Oculus was just lying (I still think he is doing that). However, and I don't see this as a spoiler (it is even mentioned in the blurb), we do see that something is off about Abe. What is up with Abe, is he just confused due to the travel? Or because of ghostly amnesia (which does happen at times with ghosts)? Or is something else going on? I loved how the author wrote it and how he gave hints here and there.
We learn of a new part of the hotel, something that was hidden from sight and mind after Abe died. Yep, there is more to the hotel than we already thought. Can you imagine, this place was already freaking fabulous, and then it became even more awesome with a ballroom under the sea. Yes, under the sea. With a rollercoaster-ish ride to get to it. The things you can do with magic and hard work. I wish I could visit the ballroom, it sounds like a wonderful place with tons of wonders. There is something for everything. Plus, the way to ballroom, or I should say how to open the way to get there, wow. Dang, that is pretty creative and fun.
Next to the new hotel part, we also have tons of other things. Like finding out more about the family, about granny and Abe's relationship (I had a laugh at all of granny's reactions when Abe was around), there was a party, there was food (though still not my kind of food), there are chickens in bubbles, and oh my that ending.
Yes, that ending. It was very exciting. I already couldn't stop reading as soon as I started the book, but by the time that ending came around I was so deep into the book. I can't spoil anything, but believe me you are in for a ride. There are twists and turns and revelations and swimming to safety and big monsters and a grumpy leprechaun. Oh my!
I also love the words that the author used, they are so creative and original. Like honkhumptious, disgusterous, skwinkly, and others.
And like all the other books, this one has been delightfully illustrated~ And that cover is just fun and colourful. I am always eagerly awaiting the title and the cover for the new book. See what kind of things we can spot on it and how chaotically fun it is.
All in all, I enjoyed my third stay at this fabulous hotel. If you are looking for a fun, magical place to stay with some chaos and at times some evil villains popping up, if you are in for some surprises and a good time, be sure to visit The Nothing to See Here Hotel! You won't be disappointed.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
April 24, 2019
Frankie and his family are celebrating his great great great granddad's 175th birthday.
Only then his ghost shows up and he reveals a huge surprise to the family, the hotel has another hidden floor!
With a crazy language and quirky characters this book is perfect for fans of fantasy books and believing that anything is possible! It is a fun and purely outrageous bunch of characters in their hotel and it's unlike anything you will come across again I'm sure as it's such a unique concept.
Only then his ghost shows up and he reveals a huge surprise to the family, the hotel has another hidden floor!
With a crazy language and quirky characters this book is perfect for fans of fantasy books and believing that anything is possible! It is a fun and purely outrageous bunch of characters in their hotel and it's unlike anything you will come across again I'm sure as it's such a unique concept.
April 17, 2019
By no means am I the target audience of this book but as a teacher I like to read children's fiction in order to recommend books to my class. I understand why the book is written in the way that it is but I find the made up words very unnecessary and I won't be reading anymore of this series or recommending any books past the first to my class. Sorry.
April 25, 2021
Yet another amazing book in this magical series. The twists and turns are fantastic and I’m yet to see it coming. I love the way it’s written and how we get to know each character that little bit more.
May 2, 2025
absolutely amazing book series
I absolutely love this series and I’m going to be so sad when it comes to and end.i have love every single book in this series so far.and it will be one that I re-read
I absolutely love this series and I’m going to be so sad when it comes to and end.i have love every single book in this series so far.and it will be one that I re-read
May 23, 2019
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August 21, 2019
A great continuation to the series - we loved it!
September 14, 2019
I love this book as much as the others and the twist of who the villian was this time was unexpected and i loved it!I also loved how no loose ends were left hanging!
August 17, 2020
VERY ENERGETIC. Fun story, entertaining way with language, feels like it's on the go all the time.
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November 18, 2020
it was ok. easy read for a 10 year old. enjoyed it with my daughter.
April 15, 2022
Oh I like this book so so so so super duper super duper wuper much so I rated it a five out of five stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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June 17, 2022
Enjoyed this quick read.4.25/5
July 30, 2024
It was okay and the ending had a twist, but it was not the most interesting for me. I think that it didn't make too much sense to me.
June 16, 2025
My students favourite of the three so far! The story continues to be amusing and super entertaining for my whole class!
May 19, 2020
Welcome back to the Nothing to See Here Hotel and be prepared for a rollercoaster of a ride.
In book three Frankie and his family are preparing to celebrate Great, Great,Great Grandpa's Abe's 175th birthday.
Maudlin Maloney has a surprise when she tells the family she could bring back Grandpa Abe from the other side as a ghost using a Skelo key. However Granny Regurgita (my favourite character in the books and you've got to love that name!) isn't keen on bringing her husband back as she never forgave him for dying and leaving her with the hotel.
Maudlin manages to bring back Abe and the Bannister family are over the moon especially Frankie, maybe now they will be able to find out if Abes son Oculus was lying about his father is Abe really a baddie or not? With the help of Abe they discover the long forgotten Briny Ballroom which no one apparently knew about. What they discover is a truly magical part of the hotel that they want to use to celebrate Abes birthday now his ghost can join them.
Frankie has his suspicions about Abe and hopes he really is who he says he is ....
Where do I start reviewing this hilariously funny book I absolutely loved it as I did the previous too Steven Butlers writing has you glued to the book from beginning to end and Steven Lentons illustrations are wonderful and bring the story to life. All the characters from the previous two books are here once again Granny is her usual grumpy self and so funny. Frankie is as always the one who has his head screwed on and looking out for his family and the hotel seems to be his job.
I loved the journey they take to the Briny Ballroom in Grandpas fish shaped machine called the Atilantus , which reminded me of the Nautilus from 20,000 leagues under the sea.
The descriptions and the illustrations of the ballroom are truly magical and as the story unravels we learn more about Frankie's family background.
I read this book in one sitting and really didn't want to put it down children and adults of all ages will love these books, adults will love some off the names of the characters like Viscera Von Tangle !!
A well deserved 5 stars and I'm hoping for a book 4 soon.
September 30, 2021
I really enjoyed this one. These books are not groundbreaking literature by any means but they're so fun and such easy reads. I'm so glad there is a 4th book coming out this year. Already pre-ordered.
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