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Alex Lemon: IMG Everyone Called Me "Happy"

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    Happy: A Memoir

    Alex Lemon

Fablehaven

by Brandon Mull

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

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.

Synopsis:

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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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

Reading Guide

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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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greensleevesviii, March 15, 2009 (view all comments by greensleevesviii)
Tons of fun! Adventure, fantasy, and humor in a plot that builds slowly at first, but when the story takes off, you won't want to put the book down! (The fourth book in the series - Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary - arrives in stores on March 24th)
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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
Edition Description:
Quality
Series:
Fablehaven
Series Volume:
01
Publication Date:
May 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
351
Dimensions:
7.66x5.08x.99 in. .54 lbs.
Age Level:
08-12
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