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Fablehaven | 
 enlarge | Author: Brandon Mull
Creator: Brandon Dorman
Publisher: Aladdin
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Rating:  99 reviews
Sales Rank: 2130
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 368
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.1 x 1.2
ISBN: 1416947205
EAN: 9781416947202
ASIN: 1416947205
Publication Date: April 24, 2007
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Product Description
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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 Fablehaven September 15, 2008
Michelle Hoffhein (Minneapolis, MN)
An excellent book even though it's a kids book. If you liked Harry Potter, you'll love this one too. I bought it on a whim, the cover caught my eye and have already purchased the second in this series and can't wait to read it.
Lively, imaginative tale for kids & adults alike September 11, 2008
Sheila L. Beaumont (South Pasadena, CA USA)
This magical, adventure-filled tale is the first book in one of the best kids' fantasy series I've come across in quite a while. And it's not just for kids; grown-ups will enjoy this too.
The story begins when Kendra and Seth, a sister and brother ages 13 and 11, are taken to stay with their grandparents, Stan and Ruth Sorenson, at their estate in Connecticut while their mother and father go on a two-week Scandinavian cruise. It turns out that their grandparents are the caretakers of a hidden sanctuary for magical and mythical creatures (fairies, naiads, brownies, trolls, satyrs, golems, etc.) to save them from extinction by encroaching human civilization.
Seth and Kendra find themselves confronted with all sorts of mysteries after they arrive at the preserve. Where is their grandmother? Who is this housekeeper/cook who likes to do her gardening out in the rain? Why is there a caged hen named Goldilocks in their attic bedroom? Why is there such an abundance of oddly behaving hummingbirds, butterflies and bumblebees in the yard? Why are the kids forbidden to go into the woods or the barn? Who is the old witch who lives in an ivy-covered shack and occupies herself by chewing on knots in a rope? The answers to all these questions will unfold as we read this enchanting tale.
This is an unusually well-told story, with characters, both human and mythical, who seem real; a fast pace with lots of action and adventure; and lively dialogue, with plenty of humor, especially between Seth and Kendra.
I liked this book so much that I reread it only a few weeks after my first read, just after I finished the first sequel. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good, fun, entertaining fantasy in which good wins out over evil.
Wonderful-a perfect story. September 6, 2008
Jessica M. Bartlett (Minnesota)
I love this book. It's like the perfect story- no lulls, a fast read and well written.
 Book is great, Narrator not so much! September 6, 2008
Jsr (USA)
I absolutely love the story! But the Narrators voice drove me nuts. Why can't authors and/or publishers get it that the Narrators for audio books are so important?! It really hurts the whole experience if the person speaking is nasally, has sticky mouth syndrome, or can't do voices well! And this one has all of the above! Let's just get Jim Dale to do every audio book ever recorded and I'd be happy with that!
 Awful August 28, 2008
Bickerstaff (Northern CA)
I'm an adult who thoroughly enjoys the fantasy genre. I had high hopes for this series because of the positive reviews. I decided to buy all three books at the same time because, when I get "into" a series, I really want to read all there is that's available as soon as I can get my hands on them.
With that said, I'm very disappointed with the first book. The writing itself is unimaginative. After reading the first several pages of "Kendra said," "Seth said," " Grandpa said," I started to miss the more descriptive writings of real authors. There is also not much of an atmosphere set. It's hard to describe, but Rowling's or Angie Sage's world is much more detailed and well-thought out than the sparse pedestrian descriptions that Mull lends to us.
The characters are also very unsympathetic and can be pretty annoying. After the nth time that Seth disobeyed his grandfather, even after he's had first-hand experience of the dire consequences, I just wanted to throw the book out the window. Is this boy dense? Adventurous, sure. But does he have to border on stupid? His sister Kendra does nothing really than threaten to "tell" on Seth, and is mostly passive and officious.
Lena could have been interesting, but the character turned out flat and one-dimensional. Grandfather is also flat. I just can't believe how a world that's supposed to be filled with wonder can, in this author's hands, turn out to be totally uninteresting. Even the fairies! Nobody has any personality worth spending time with. Unless it's annoying, I guess.
You know what this book really reminds me of? A very boring version of Dragon Tales!
I thought about returning all three books, but I think I'll keep them as a reminder to not rely on reviews on Amazon.com. And just in case I wasn't clear: Stay away from this series. Get Bartimaeus, or re-read Tolkien (which I'm doing now). Even The Last Apprentice series is more interesting, or The Ranger's Apprentice.
Fablehaven? Eh. Picking lint off the floor is more interesting and ultimately more satisfying than this book.
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