Rise of the Evening Star (Fablehaven)
At the end of the school year, Kendra and her brother Seth find themselves racing back to Fablehaven, a refuge for mythical and magical creatures. Grandpa Sorenson, the caretaker, invites three specialists -- a potion master, a magical relics collector, and a mystical creature trapper -- to help protect the property from the Society of the Evening Star, an ancient organization determined to infiltrate the preserve and steal a hidden artifact of great power. Time is running out. The Evening Star is storming the gates. If the artifact falls into the wrong hands, it could mean the downfall of other preserves and possibly the world. Will Kendra learn to use her fairy gifts in time? Will Seth stay out of trouble?Product Details
Customer Reviews
Great book
This series will soon be the next biggest thing. It has simple enough words a young child could read it, and a good enough plot to keep adults thrilled. I'm sorry I can't write more, but I'm frequently getting the second and third mixed up.
Weak Start; Strong End
Do not expect this to be as good as the first entry in the series: Brandon Mull's story kicks off as a pale imititation of a Harry Potter book by starting away from Fablehaven, having a small adventure, and then a non-threatening chase to reach Fablehaven. We never believe the main characters, Seth and Kendra, are in danger.
Once at Fablehaven the book's pace picks up, and there are adventures aplenty. There are some exciting adventures, new creatures, and good character development. Kendra has acquired some magical powers from the events that happened in the first book, and those come into play frequently. New characters and locales are introduced, and although some of them do nothing to advance the plot or story of this book, they will probably be featured in the third entry.
Overall, this was an engaging book.
This so beats Harry Potter
Sometime earlier this year I had the pleasure of finally purchasing the origial "Fablehaven". I was out in the woods all summer, but when I learned that the sequel had been released I was, to put it lightly, considerably happy. And as I read the book, I was not disappointed. Brandon Mull once again proves that he is a solid new face in the world of children's fantasy as this book tops the first marvelous "Fablehaven" and, dare I say it, plenty of other children's literature out there.
For those of you who have not yet had the pleasure of visiting Fablehaven, it is a preserve for all creatures magical and is run by seemingly ordinary mortals. Kendra and Seth Sorenson are the grandparents of said mere mortals, children who have become irrevocably connected with the preserve.
In this installment, this preserve is threatened by the demonic group the Society of the Evening Star. While the first book did a marvelous job in setting up the scene, this book is where the plot truly begins, from a strange new kobold-boy in school to all sorts of betrayal and intrigue. It's surprisingly complex, but still allows us to enjoy the magic of the world that is Fablehaven.
Mull's descriptions are simple yet effective in a charming style that is all his own. What really stands out to me are this characters. While other authors like to make their characters brash, crazy, and wild, Kendra, Seth, and co are more subtle, real, and understandable. They think like real kids, and this is not always seen in literature.
Sparkling, funny, and heartpounding, this is story-telling at its best.
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