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Editorial Review
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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Customer Reviews

been good thus far

2008-06-29
I bought this book for my 10 year old daughter to read during the summer. While we are still reading it, she has loved it thus far.

Fablehaven

2008-06-28
Wonderful book that delights both children and adults. Creative and well written, it's a fast page turner with excitement and mystery throughout.

Not your average view on fairy tales!

2008-06-26
My kids and I listened to the audio version of the book, and after taking a while to get used to the reader (he's not paticularly suited for this type of book...would be better reading stories at "story time" to pre-schoolers) we quickly decided that this was a story for us. A little slow in the beginning, but quickly builds suspense throughout and impossible to turn off near the end. We sat in the car in the driveway several times to hear some more! While I feel the main characters could be fleshed out a bit more for our enjoyment, the author presents a different and excellent look at fairy tale creatures. Not your usual take on them, and I promise you will never look at a butterfly or hummingbird the same way again! This is just a fun read, and has some pretty good lessons hidden away that my kids (9yrs and 7yrs) caught on to. We will be reading the whole set!!!

Magical New Series

2008-06-25
Fablehaven, the first in a new children's book series by Brandon Mull, has made this author a best seller. When I first heard of the books from fellow author Richard Paul Evans, who recommended them to me, I trusted his advice and read all three books. His advice was right on! The characters are believable, the story engaging, and the narrative intriguing. I couldn't stop reading, and thoroughly enjoyed the first book, and even moreso the second and third. For young people who are seeking good books to read, and are caught in the void left behind by the last Harry Potter, this series will quench their thirst for magical worlds where good wins out over evil, and exciting adventures that will whisk them away from the mundane world we live in.

Darn Good Book

2008-06-20
According to my 11 year old daughter....

It was a very interesting book. Every chapter had a new story to tell. It was never boring. Recommended reading.

Very Creative....Well-worth your time..

2008-07-24
In a post-Harry Potter world, there are many 'wannabe' books/series popping up that are trying to satiate the gap left by the Harry Potter series. This book doesn't try to fill the gap, it tries to carve out it's own niche.

Overall the book is very easy to read with little interruption in the action and flow of the story. Maybe not as deep in plot as Harry Potter, but fits the audience this is targeted towards.

Glad that there is another author willing to break the mold and take us where we haven't been before.

The first of a great series

2008-07-13
After reading this first book of the series I was hooked line and sinker. Shortly after I found the candy shop war book and had to read it too.

Good book

2008-07-12
Fablehaven is quite the page turner. The story never dulls, it keeps you interested for the whole read. It's not a difficult read and the author has no trouble in making you imagine the Fablehaven world in your head. I was only disappointed with the quick ending, I was hoping for more of a showdown or tougher battle. However, this will not stop me from reading the series. It is a bit younger than Harry Potter (or so I think) but that should not discourage any reader, young or old. If you are in search of a great story, fast read, a world only the imagnation can conjure, and you like fairies, this is the book for you.

Awesome story

2008-07-05
I really enjoyed this book. Others who enjoyed should check out a new author, Jessica Hale. Her debut novel is called "The Glass Eye: Search for the Ancient Scroll". These are two great fantasy stories.

A great light read!

2008-06-29
I bought this book while i was working for Border's on a whim, looking for a light read. I must say, I do love this book, and the series is progressing wonderfully. This book has been wonderfully descriptive and I will continue through this series.