Watermark’s Cool Summer Read #5: The
Fablehaven series
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“Fablehaven: The Grip of the Shadow Plague” by Brandon Mull (Shadow
Mountain, 9781590388983, $18.95, for ages 9 and older)
Readers of Harry Potter and
Percy Jackson
should investigate the mysterious reports from the Fablehaven Fantasy
Preserve, a hidden sanctuary for mythical creatures tucked away in the deep
woods of modern America. In the first Fablehaven adventure, sister and
brother Kendra and Seth Sorenson discover that their reclusive grandparents
are the secret caretakers of this magical preserve and all the fairies,
nymphs, elves, and dragons that live within its boundaries. It’s a whole new
world for the two to explore!
In this brand-new third adventure, the magical inhabitants of Fablehaven are
going dark and becoming more dangerous than ever before. They’ve been
infected with a Shadow Plague that turns their mischief to evil and
threatens to destroy the preserve’s careful balance forever. Wise,
quick-thinking Kendra and brave, fast-talking Seth must act swiftly and use
all their hard-won knowledge of magic in order to cure their friends and
help their Grandpa keep the great dream of Fablehaven alive.
Author Brandon Mull was a big hit at last fall’s Kansas Book Festival, and
his Fablehaven books have been attracting a growing legion of fans. Mull
builds a clever, fascinating world of hidden parks, secret caretakers, and
magical creatures that young readers (and their parents!) will love
exploring. With its spirit of adventure and exploration, Fablehaven is
perfect summer-vacation reading!
New readers should begin with the first two books, “Fablehaven” and
“Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star,” then follow Leah and Seth’s
continuing adventures in the brand-new “Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow
Plague.”
Review by
Mark David Bradshaw, June 5, 2008
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