Fablehaven

Fablehaven
By Brandon Mull
Shadow Mountain, 2007. 359 pgs. Young Adult

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.

I enjoyed Fablehaven and the magical feel it has. I loved seeing how Seth and Kendra’s characters developed throughout this book. In addition to this being a great book, Brandon Mull is visiting the library on October 22, 2009 so I’m looking forward to meeting the author of this series!

AMM