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Thursday, July 25, 2013

BOOK REVIEW: Fablehaven


Fablehaven (by Brandon Mull)

Fablehaven
Rise of the Evening Star
Grip of the Shadow Plague
Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary
Keys to the Demon Prison

My review: I read this series with Brayden and totally enjoyed it. There is some scary stuff and some violence but nothing I wouldn't have let Brayden be exposed to. I it similar in intensity to the Harry Potter series. The books are really well written, very imaginative, and just a lot of fun. I thought they were great! The story is compelling and doesn't have any gapping holes in the ploy that I remember. I would totally recommend this series to anyone. No language, adult themes, just a little violence but it is not detailed and quite minimal overall.

Here is the Amazon write-up for the first book:  
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...