Fablehaven
by Brandon Mull
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Author: Brandon MullBrand: Books
Illustrator: Brandon Dorman
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-04-24
ISBN: 1416947205
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Aladdin
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- ISBN13: 9781416947202
- Condition: New
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Book Review: Fascinating Start of a New Children's Series
Summary: 5 Stars
Brandon Mull quietly invaded the juvenile fantasy scene in 2006 with his excellent first novel, FABLEHAVEN, and now seems determined to stake out a large section of the reading real estate for himself. A second Fablehaven novel was published in 2007 and a third is forthcoming. In the meantime, he's started another fantasy series with the publication of THE CANDY SHOP WAR.
The conceit of FABLEHAVEN is simple and elegant. There are sections of land that have been set aside for the preservation of mythological creatures, and caretakers have been appointed to manage them and see to their needs (as well as keep some of them from doing evil, but we'll get to that).
Thirteen year old Kendra and eleven year old Seth Sorenson don't know much about their dad's parents. They've rarely seen them because they've never been to visit their grandparents and their grandparents always seem too busy to come see them.
But when their mom's parents die in a tragic accident, they're suddenly off to their grandparents' farm for an extended stay during the summer. Of course, while they're there, Kendra and Seth find out what the Big Secret is.
The first part of the book is interesting and keeps readers turning the pages, but with the secret given away so readily by the intriguing cover and the back cover copy, it's hard to not want to push through to the magical sequences. Still, the characterization and set up of Grandpa and Grandma Sorenson and the other household staff (including Lena - the housekeeper what used to be a naiad, Dale the farmhand, and Hugo the golem) are necessary.
The scene where Seth discovers the witch tied up with the knotted rope and playing with her limberjack is especially creepy. There were a lot of chills throughout the novel, and I have to admit that the Midsummer's Eve assault on the farmhouse by the wicked fantasy creatures kept me glued. My son constantly asked, "What's going to happen?" over and over through out that encounter, and he was only giving voice to what I wanted to know as well.
Once Grandpa disappeared and Dale was turned into a metal statue, things got really interesting. Seth and Kendra were on their own, and things didn't seem like they were going to get a lot better. Seth had screwed up nearly everything he'd touched, and Kendra was hesitant about a lot of things. My son, wife, and I waited breathlessly to see what was going to happen next, and that's the best mindset that a writer can ever evoke in a reader.
Mull does an excellent job of bringing the characters to life and he sets a crackerjack pace once he gets all the pieces laid out. Kendra and Seth's adventures are compelling, entertaining, and imaginative. They don't quite blow you away, but they kept my family and I on the edges of our seats.
There are puzzles and mysteries throughout the book. My wife guessed where Grandma Sorenson was, and my son and I jumped in at different clues. We all loved the ogre (imagining getting an ogre getting a massage was just hilarious, as was Grandma Sorenson's bargaining) and the satyrs, and were put off by the imps and the witch.
This is one of those books that you just can't put down unless you have to. Even after the book had to be put away for the evening, FABLEHAVEN stayed in my mind and in my son's. He got up every morning with fresh questions about the story and the characters. I didn't blame him because I had most of the same questions dancing through my thoughts.
For those of you looking for a new series to read, or to give to your kids or young readers that you know, FABLEHAVEN is a great series to get started on. It's still early in the series to jump aboard and still be kept waiting for each new installment. And even with one novel done, there are still a ton of questions we have about Fablehaven. We can't wait to go exploring there again.
Summary of Fablehaven
Kendra and her brother, Seth, have no idea that their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws keep relative order among the greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. But when the rules get broken, powerful forces are unleashed, and Kendra and her brother face the greatest challenge of their lives. To save their family, Fablehaven, and maybe even the world, Kendra and Seth must find the courage to do what they fear most...Multigenerational Books
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