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Fablehaven

by Brandon Mull

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ISBN13: 9781416947202
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For centuries mystical creatures of all description were gathered into a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite.

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 greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken — Seth is a bit too curious and reckless for his own good — powerful forces of evil are unleashed, and Kendra and her brother face the greatest challenge of their lives. To save their family, Fablehaven, and perhaps even the world, Kendra and Seth must find the courage to do what they fear most.

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Danger lurks everywhere at Fablehaven, where someone has released a plague that transforms beings of light into creatures of darkness. In dire need of help, the Sorensons question where to turn, now that long trusted allies have been revealed as potential foes. Kendra embarks on a special mission that only she can attempt because of her new abilities as fairykind, while Seth stays behind and discovers an incredible new talent of his own. The siblings are put to the test as the threat grows both abroad and home at the Fablehaven preserve, and Brandon Mull spins his richest and most thrilling fantasy tale yet in this third title of the popular fantasy series.

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Fablehaven, a sanctuary for mystical creatures, survives as one of the last strongholds of true magic in a cynical world. Kendra and her brother Seth do not know their grandfather is the current caretaker, but they soon face the challenge of their lives when powerful forces of evil are unleashed.

About the Author

Brandon Mull is the author of the Beyonders series, as well as the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Fablehaven series. He resides in Utah, in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his wife and four children. Brandon’s greatest regret is that he has but one life to give for Gondor. Brandon Dorman is the illustrator of Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face and The Wizard, both by Jack Prelutsky; and The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck. He received a degree in fine arts from Brigham Young University—Idaho and lives in Puyallup, Washington, with his family.

Table of Contents

Contents

Chapter 1 A Mandatory Vacation

Chapter 2 Collecting Clues

Chapter 3 The Ivy Shack

Chapter 4 The Hidden Pond

Chapter 5 Journal of Secrets

Chapter 6 Maddox

Chapter 7 Prisoner in a Jar

Chapter 8 Retaliation

Chapter 9 Hugo

Chapter 10 Midsummer Eve

Chapter 11 Aftermath

Chapter 12 Inside the Barn

Chapter 13 An Unexpected Message

Chapter 14 Trolling for Grandpa

Chapter 15 The Far Side of the Attic

Chapter 16 The Forgotten Chapel

Chapter 17 A Desperate Gamble

Chapter 18 Bahumat

Chapter 19 Farewell to Fablehaven

Acknowledgments

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emmejo, July 9, 2010 (view all comments by emmejo)
Fablehaven is a magical preserve for magical creatures and well hidden from the public. When the caretaker of Fablehaven is pressed into service as caretaker of his grandchildren, they soon figure out that it is not a normal place. But how much will Kendra and her little brother, Seth, discover? And are the risks of knowing too much worse, than the risk of not knowing what exactly is going bump in the night?

This entire book felt like an elaborate rip-off of the Spiderwick Chronicles. I kept thinking, "yep, read that scene" as I went. I won't even bother listing what disappointed me, I'll just mention the one thing I liked: The writing wasn't half bad, and I liked the use of sayings that aren't overused in fantasy lit. The descriptive writing was very well done, and I could imagine the scenes vividly without the descriptions killing the pacing.
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Ness101, January 1, 2010 (view all comments by Ness101)
10 Reasons Why Everyone Should Read Fablehaven (by Brandon Mull):
1-The story is really inventive and unique. Spiderwick has a similar setting, but Fablehaven is so much better executed.
2-The author uses lots of great words that you dont normally see in children's' books.
3-The character development within the books and throughout the series is some of the best I've read in children's lit.
4-The good characters aren't perfect. They make mistakes and they learn from them.
5-The evil characters are really evil and sinister and clever, and I'm a sucker for a well-written villain.
6-It's not predicatable. Sometimes surprising is always happening.
7-Family is important. The characters care for each other even though they sometimes get annoyed.
8-There are consequences for your actions. When characters do stupid things, they don't just get of scot-free.
9-It's absorbing. Within one chapter you are hooked and you can't put it down.
10-The creatures are fascinating! The author includes dozens of mythical and magical creatures and gives them funny quirks or personalities. I love the satyrs!

And that's why I love it!
OH! 11- The books have pretty covers! :)
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bookfanatic234, July 6, 2009 (view all comments by bookfanatic234)
this book was awesome i love the rest of the books to but i do not like 1firefly. americans rule. we are a american band grandfunkrailroad
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781416947202
Author:
Mull, Brandon
Publisher:
Aladdin Paperbacks
Illustrator:
Dorman, Brandon
Author:
Dorman, Brandon
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Family - Multigenerational
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Subject:
Good and evil
Subject:
Brothers and sisters
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
Magic
Subject:
Children s-Science Fiction and Fantasy
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Fablehaven
Series Volume:
01
Publication Date:
20070531
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
7.62 x 5.12 in 8.82 oz
Age Level:
08-12

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"Synopsis" by , Danger lurks everywhere at Fablehaven, where someone has released a plague that transforms beings of light into creatures of darkness. In dire need of help, the Sorensons question where to turn, now that long trusted allies have been revealed as potential foes. Kendra embarks on a special mission that only she can attempt because of her new abilities as fairykind, while Seth stays behind and discovers an incredible new talent of his own. The siblings are put to the test as the threat grows both abroad and home at the Fablehaven preserve, and Brandon Mull spins his richest and most thrilling fantasy tale yet in this third title of the popular fantasy series.
"Synopsis" by , Fablehaven, a sanctuary for mystical creatures, survives as one of the last strongholds of true magic in a cynical world. Kendra and her brother Seth do not know their grandfather is the current caretaker, but they soon face the challenge of their lives when powerful forces of evil are unleashed.
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