| Title | : | Rise of the Evening Star (Fablehaven, #2) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 1590387422 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781590387429 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 456 |
| Publication | : | First published April 24, 2007 |
| Awards | : | Whitney Award Best YA/Children's Book (2007), AML Award Young Adult Literature (2007) |
Rise of the Evening Star (Fablehaven, #2) Reviews
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4.25
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Rise of the Evening Star (Fablehaven, #2), Brandon Mull
The Fablehaven book series tells the story of a sibling who is looking for his grandparents. The novels take place in the Last Mysterious Land, and Brandon Mull portrays a unique protected area in the series. Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star is a fantasy novel, written by Brandon Mull. The book was released on May 31, 2007. It is the second book in the Fablehaven series. Its sequel is Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague. At the end of the school year Kendra finds a kobold has infiltrated her eighth grade class. She can see mystical creatures without drinking a magical milk that is usually needed to enable humans to see such beings. Kendra can see this unseen world and its inhabitants without the milk elixir because the year before some fairies kissed her and gave her the power. ...
تاریخ نخستین خوانش: روز هفدهم ماه ژانویه سال2012میلادی
عنوان: کتاب دوم پنجگانه افسانه - طلوع ستاره مغرب؛ نویسنده براندن (براندون) مال (مول)؛ مترجم میلاد فشتمی؛ تهران، بهنام، سال1389، در453ص؛ از مجموعه پنجگانه افسانه - کتاب دوم؛ شابک9789645668677؛ موضوع داستانهای کودکان از نویسندگان ایالات متحده آمریکا - سده21م
کتاب «طلوع ستاره مغرب» نوشته ی «براندون مول» برای نخستین بار در سال2007میلادی منتشر شد؛ این کتاب دومین جلد از سری پنجگانه ی «افسانه» است؛ این سری «مول پس» از انتشار با استقبال بسیار خوبی از سوی خوانشگران روبرو شد و نویسندگان آن را «هری پاتر» تازه نامگذاری کردند
سری کتابهای «افسانه»، داستان یک خواهر و برادر را روایت می‌کند، که به دنبال پدربزرگ و مادر بزرگ خود هستند؛ این رمانها در آخرین سرزمین اسرارآمیز روی می‌دهند، و «براندون مول» در این سری منطقه ی حفاظت شده ی منحصر به فردی را به تصویر کشیده است؛ در این منطقه موجودات گوناگون که همگی ویژگی‌های جادویی، و اساطیری دارند، با یکدیگر زندگی می‌کنند؛ این منطقه برای جلوگیری از انتقراض آنها طراحی شده است، به همین علت همه ی آنها در امنیت به سر می‌برند؛ هرگونه سرپیچی از قوانینی که برای ��نطقه محافظت شده وضع شده، عواقب سنگینی برای آنها به همراه دارد؛ اما رقابت و مبارزه در بیرون از منطقه محافظت شده نیز بالا گرفته است و قدرت‌ها به دنبال کنترل این منطقه هستند
کتاب طلوع ستاره‌ی مغرب از بیست و یک فصل شکل گرفته و ده فصل نخست آن: فصل اول: «شاگرد جدید»؛ فصل دوم: «صحبت با غریبه‌ها»؛ فصل سوم: «دستورالعمل نابودی»؛ فصل چهارم: «ونسا»؛ فصل پنجم: «تازه واردها»؛ فصل ششم: «تانو»؛ فصل هفتم: «سیاهچال»؛ فصل هشتم: «کولتر»؛ فصل نهم: «اسفیتکس»؛ فصل دهم: «مهمان ناخوانده»؛ و ...؛
در پایان سال تحصیلی «کندرا» و «ست»، بار دیگر به آشیانه ی افسانه بازمیگردند؛ پدر بزرگ «سورنسون» برای تقویت امنیت پناهگاه افسانه ای، در برابر انجمن ستاره مغرب، سه متخصص به آشیانه دعوت کرده، انجمن قصد دارد به پناهگاه نفوذ کند و ...؛
نقل از متن: (در حالیکه هوگو در جنگل تاریک به سرعت پیش می‌رفت. شاخ و برگ درختان به پیکر بزرگ او می‌خوردند و با صدایی شبیه ترقه می‌شکستند. نور ستاره‌ها هیچ راهی برای نفوذ به تاریکی خنک زیر درخت‌ها پیدا نمی‌کرد. هوگو با سرعت خستگی ناپذیری به حرکت ادامه می‌داد. چون مدافع فوتبال آمریکایی که با دو توپ بر می‌گشت. کولتر را زیر یک بازو و سِت را زیر بازوی دیگر زده بود و می‌دوید؛
از جنگل خارج شدند و قدم بر روی پلی گذاشتند که روی یک دره عمیق قرار داشت؛ ست آنجا را می‌شناخت؛ همان پلی بود که وقتی مادربزرگ او و کندرا را برای مذاکره با نرو می‌برد، از کنار آن پایین رفته بودند. کمی آن طرف تر از پل، هوگو بار دیگر مسیر را ترک کرد و به دویدن پرسروصدا در میان شاخ و برگ درختان ادامه داد؛ تنها در چند نقطه نور ضعیف ستاره‌ها به داخل جنگل نفوذ و کمی فضا را روشن می‌کرد؛
ست همچنان عصبی بود و انتظار ظاهر شدن اولوخ را می‌کشید؛ هر لحظه احتمال می‌داد که اولوخ بزرگتری به هوگو حمله کند و با یک غرش وحشیانه سکوت شب را در هم بشکند؛ اما در عوض هوگو خستگی ناپذیر به می‌رفت و موانع را از سر راه برمی‌داشت؛
وقتی هوگو به بالای یک سراشیبی تند رسید؛ بدون اینکه تردیدی به خود راه دهد از آن پایین رفت؛ ست احساس می‌کرد که با هر قدم احتمال دارد سرنگون شوند؛ اما گولم زمین نخورد. هنگامی که به یک‌تنه‌ی درخت افتاده روی یک تخته سنگ رسیدند؛ هوگو بدون استفاده از دست‌هایش از آن بالا رفت؛ با دور شدن زمین از زیر پایشان ست احساس عجیبی در دلش احساس کرد؛ مطمئن بود که خواهند افتاد، اما با اینکه درخت زیر پایشان صدا می‌داد؛ پای گولم هرگز نلغزید؛
سرانجام به دشت پهناوری رسیدند که در هر گوشه‌اش یک تپه گرد دیده می‌شد؛ پس از تاریکی مطلق جنگل؛ اکنون نور ستاره‌ها به اندازه کافی دشت را روشن می‌کرد که محیط اطراف دیده شود؛ بوته‌های بلند، علف‌های هرز و تیغ سطح زمین را پوشانده بود؛ در بين دو تپه بزرگ‌تر در انتهای دشت محوطه‌ای پردرخت قرار داشت
هوگو به سمت دشت قدم برداشت اما در ابتدای بیشه‌زار متوقف شد؛ کولتر گفت: «چند قدم دیگه برو جلو هوگو.»؛
گولم به جلو خم شد اما لرزید؛ به عقب متمایل شد و لرزش از بین رفت؛ هوگو به آرامی یک پایش را بلند کرد؛ تلاش کرد قدمی به جلو بردارد اما باز هم شروع به لرزیدن کرد)؛ پایان نقل
تاریخ بهنگام رسانی 06/01/1400هجری خورشیدی؛ 19/12/1400هجری خورشیدی؛ ا. شربیانی -
if there was ever a person in the world that does not learn for there mistakes it's seth.
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Rise of the Evening Star, the second book of the Fablehaven series is more dynamic and more complex than the first one. More mysteries, more adventures take place, and keep you engaged throughout the story.
While the world-building in the first book was incomplete and unrefined, here the magical world of Fablehaven begins to unfold, as well as Kendra's special abilities.
Colorful and varied magic is created in Rise of the Evening Star: the mystical creatures, the magical items are written with so much imaginary!
Just like in the previous book, the fate of Fablehaven depends on Kendra and Seth’s courage. The story is filled with surprising twists and turns, astonishing adventures, inventive magic, adventures again, more turns, and more adventures!
Recommended! -
Była lepsza od pierwszego tomu, a że wcześniej dałam 5⭐️ tu nie może być inaczej
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Shelf of favourites make some space! This lovely little series has to fit in there!
I LOVE IT!!!
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My first venture to the magical world of Fablehaven was truly an unforgettable one. I just couldn’t stop raving about it to every bookish person I know. Truth be told, I read Harry Potter series because a number of critics and authors compared Fablehaven to it(and yes, I just read Harry Potter this year. Please, don’t kill me.) I wanted to prolong the pleasure in reading the entire Fablehaven series so I didn’t read the 2nd book immediately after the 1st one. I finally decided to revisit Fablehaven because I wanted to read something magical, just in time for the holiday season.
The Sorenson sibling are on their last days of the the school year, but for Kendra it isn’t as easy as she thought it would be. There’s suddenly a new guy in her class and every girl thinks that he’s uber hot. Kendra thought the joke’s on her because what she sees is a boy with hideous features, someone comparable to a goblin. She realized that it was indeed a goblin and of course, she’s the only one who can see it as she’s the only one who has the ability to see past through the magical veil that deceives the normal human eye, an ability she received from the fairies on her first visit to the Fablehaven.
Kendra, knowing that the goblin is up to something mischivous, seeked the help of her smart-mouthed, drastic younger brother, Seth. As she expected, Seth can offer nothing other than his sarcastic remarks. When a mysterious man named Errol shows up, offering his help to eliminate the goblin, they reluctantly accepts it. Kendra and Seth didn’t know that the eliminating the goblin is only the first in the chain of events that will lead them to spending another summer at Fablehaven. Another summer filled with magic, schemes, betrayals, and Seth messing up with the creatures mainly setting up a C-size battery-to-gold exchange business with the satyrs.
What I love the most about Fablehaven is how easy it is for Brandon Mull to break, crumble, and pound the wall that separates reality and fantasy. Before I know it, I was completely suckied into the land of Fablehaven filled with both colorful and sinister creatures. The rules he set on his fictional land are just wickedly cool. Fablehaven, a magical creatures preserv e, is certainly one of those fictional places – along with Hogwarts, Camp-Half Blood, etc., – that will make you wish that they really exists. Brandon Mull really do tests and expands the boundaries of the reader’s imagination.
Seth and Kendra is a very powerful tandem, too. I know we’ve already seen a lot of siblings whose hobby is to bicker in fiction, but Seth and Kendra by far is my favorite. They just compliment each other perfectly. Seth’s naughtiness and immaturity balances well Kendra’s goody good attitude, while Kendra’s doubts and uncertainties balances well Seth’s admirable, daredevilish bravery.
The plot are no less superb. It was a tad bit darker than the first one but definitely more engrossing. The solution to the whoddunit mystery going on isn’t a giveaway. We’re at the same pace on unveiling the culprit as the characters in the book, unlike other fantasy novels in which we’re always two-steps ahead. The surprises hidden on Brandon Mull’s sleeve is seemingly infinite and he just keeps pulling one until the very last page. This careful plotting of the mystery produced a solidly characterized culprit. The culprit was three-dimensional, and being a huge sucker for well-characterized ‘villains’, I am satisfied.
Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star is another highly imaginatve book with the perfect balance of magic, sweetness, innocence, and danger. If you love watching Disney Pixar movies, then this book is for you. I love visiting the magical creatures preserve that is Fablehaven, and I’m already looking forward to my next one. -
Wow! What a sequel! Wasn't expecting that plot twist at the end.
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پلات توييست اخر كتاب جوري شوكم كرد كه دلم ميخواست پنج بدم🙂
شايدم عوضش كنم و بكنمش پنج!
اين مجموعه سراسر زيبايي و كيوتي و پرازحس خوبه:)
و هرجلدم بهتر ميشه انگار و بيشتر وارد دنياش ميشي:)
ومن واقعا حاضرم تا تهش شير بنوشم:)))
_گولم كيوتم:)
_ونسا و كولتر ببخشيد كه ازتون بدم ميومد:)
_ست با اينكه احمقي هنوز اما بهت افتخار ميكنم كراش ١١ ساله من! -
I was in for a surprise after reading not so impressive first book in the series, Fablehaven. I was hooked from the beginning with this. The way events took turn at the end of
Fablehaven, I expected so much more from this book and I was not disappointed.
We get few new characters, Vanessa and Tanu are my favourites. Characters from Fablehaven have started to grow on me too but Seth still doesn't learn and Kendra still has a long way to go before I can really care about her, I mean these two have grown on me but not as much as the other characters.
I love where the whole story is going, it's keeping me on an edge. It's one amazing thing after the other. Kendra is discovering new powers and how dangerous yet amazing they are. Mendigo and Hugo are the greatest duo in this one. The whole betrayal was thrilling and we are left on a cliffhanger.
I can officially say that I have become a fan of this series.
4.5 stars -
I liked book one in the Fablehaven series and loved this one. The action is nonstop, the story is great, and the are many magical items (who can say no to that). Kendra is still a great character: smart, careful, good. Seth is less annoying than in book 1. He's a year older. And there are some really interesting new characters: both good and bad and good-bad :).
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in the first book it's meet and great to all the wonders of the world.
in this book we see the villian arise. -
Usually people have a special book or a series that ‘got them into reading’. I am lucky enough to be able to say that I’ve always been a reader (which sounds like I’m bragging for some reason, but I’m not trying to). There’s not a period in my life that I can remember when I didn’t have a book in my hand! But with that being said, there are definitely a few series from my childhood that stand out and that played a major role in my love of books. One of those series was Mull’s Fablehaven saga.
God, this series is just gold! I know that for some unseeable reason it has received a lot of negativity, but this is one of the most cleverly written middle grade series out there. The characterisation is some of the best that I’ve ever read. Each and every single character - no matter how major/minor they are in the over-arching storyline - are completely fleshed out. They are all complex and three-dimensional with the perfect blend of realistic positive and negative characteristic. They set themselves apart from each other without being oddly distinctive. I love that there is a lot of subtle diversity in ethnicity and nationality, and that Mull wasn’t scared to write characters who were kind of flawed. Coulter, for example, could be caring and funny in a grandfatherly sort of way, but is also mildly sexist. He grew up in a time where sexism was much more the ‘norm’ that it is now and admits that he is sort of ‘old-fashioned’. Why this can be a little frustrating for Kendra/Grandmother/Vanessa, it makes him such a well-rounded character. He isn’t perfect because perfect people don’t exist, and Mull does this with all of his characters. I don’t know how, but not matter how long we spend with the characters. Warren - Dale’s brother - was also introduced into this novel, and I simply adore him. I love that he treats Kendra and Seth with the respect that they have earned. Also, Tanu! I really wanted to get to know him more. I just… I really, really love how Mull deals with characterisation, if you couldn’t tell.
And the plot in this sequel was just fantastic too. The first book is a little bit introductory when you look back on it, but Rise of the Evening Star certainly steps up the game. It introduces us to what will be the major focus of the series (which I won’t say to avoid spoilers) and it is fast-paced and enthralling throughout the whole novel. The puzzles are realistic but still nail-bitingly paced and exciting. I loved exploring more of Fablehaven and this ‘world’.
Overall, this book was just everything I remember it being and more. I adore Mulll’s writing. I was enraptured by the plot and fell in love with the cast all over again. I definitely plan on continuing my reread of this series. It gets my highest recommendation to any and all middle grade fans. It’s still one of my all-time favourites. -
3,5⭐
Początek bardzo mi się podobał. Później też było dobrze, ale według mnie pierwszy tom był lepszy. Dodatkowo nie wiem dlaczego, ale przez całą książkę podejrzewałam takie zakończenie😅 -
เป็นหนังสือที่เอามาอ่านก่อนนอนได้สนุกมาก เนื้อเรื่องน่าสนใจขึ้นกว่าเล่มที่แล้ว แต่ยังไม่พีคถึงขนาดที่ว่า...อ่านแล้วจะวางไม่ลง เพราะเราหยิบๆวางๆหนังสือเล่มนี้หลายครั้งมากกว่าจะอ่านจบ เนื้อเรื่องตามสไตล์แบรนดอนเขาแหละ คือไม่เน้นความหวือหวา แต่เน้นบรรยากาศที่เรื่อยๆ อ่านเพลินๆ ไม่เร่งในการคลายปมปัญหา ซึ่งมีทั้งข้อดีและข้อเสีย ข้อดีคือ...มันจะค่อยๆบิวท์อารมณ์เราไปเรื่อยๆแบบไม่มีสะดุด ข้อเสียก็คือ...มันง่วงจนเราหลับไปหลายรอบเลยน่ะสิ
จะว่าก็ว่านะ ... เซธน่ารำคาญน้อยกว่าเล่มที่แล้ว แต่ก็ยังมีมุมให้น่าตบกะโหลกอยู่อีกเหมือนกัน ส่วนเคนดร้าฉายเดี่ยวในตอนท้ายแบบเล่มก่อนอีกแล้ว สงสารเซธเลยงานนี้ ชวดบทสนุกส่งท้ายอีกตามเคย 555 รอดูว่าเล่มหน้าเซธจะได้ฉายเดี่ยวตอนท้ายเล่มบ้างมั้ย ภาพรวมแล้วหนังสือเล่มนี้สนุกขึ้นนะ แต่ยังไม่สามารถแต���ถึงอารมณ์เราได้ คงอาจจะเป็นเพราะหนังสือเด็กหรือเปล่า ผู้แต่งเลยไม่ได้ลงลึกตรงส่วนนี้มากนัก ?
การผจญภัยตอนจบให้อารมณ์ Indiana Jones ภาคสามมากๆ ตื่นเต้น ระทึก บรรยายเห็นภาพชัด ที่แจ๋วที่สุดคือข้อความสุดท้ายของวาเนสซ่า ทิ้งระเบิดลูกใหญ่ให้คนอ่านหงายเงิบกัน แต่ก็เชื่อว่าเล่มต่อๆไปคงเข้มข้นขึ้นเรื่อยๆ -
Kendra and Seth can't wait for the end of the school year so that they can return to visit their grandparents at Fablehaven. A few days before the school year ends, a scabby kobold appears in her class. The kobold appears normal to everybody except Kendra. With the aid of a kobold exterminator they get rid of him and are then swiftly evacuated to Fablehaven for their own safety. Once there, they find out that the Society of the Evening Star (which opposes preserves such as Fablehaven) has gotten stronger and may have even breached Fablehaven itself.
My Review: My goal is to read 4 books between each book of a single author that I read (does that even make sense?). With these Fablehaven books I just couldn't stop myself. In fact, Alison probably resents the books as well because I read most of the book yesterday evening. I wasn't going to go to bed until I finished it. Now onto the book, this book is once again like Harry Potter with adventures and fights against magical creatures. Of course, the kids are always more clever and tougher than the adults. There are unexpected twists and surprises, giving a very enjoyable book. -
Drugi tom podobał mi się nawet bardziej niż pierwszy 👌 Duży plus za większą ilość akcji i nowych bohaterów.
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I liked the sequel to Fablehaven even better than Fablehaven itself. The author was able to flesh out the characters and each gained a lot of depth.
I read Fablehaven last night, and the sequel, Rise of the Evening Star, tonight, so they're quick reads at 3-4 hours each. (Thank you writer's strike and sick, clingy kids who INSIST on me holding them and not minding me reading at the same time!!!)
They’re fantasy, not unlike Harry Potter but more infused with value of the family. No Dudley or mean aunts and uncles to contend with. And, I LOVE the reading guide at the end of the book where the author (Brandon Mull) probes the depths of reading comprehension with thought-provoking questions.
The themes in the book are excellent too. For example, the girl is a rule-keeper and the boy is a curious mischief-maker, and one of the central themes is obedience. At the end you figure out that a measure of disobedience was necessary to set in motion the events that eventually lead to the ultimate demise of evil, which could not have happened otherwise. Fascinating!!! Book 3 comes out on my bday in April. -
Satyrs, Narcoblix, Brownies, fairies, Weird Puppet intertwine with deceit, betrayals and non stop action makes this second installment even better than the first. I can't wait to move unto book three.
Love It -
Baardzo mi się podobało.😍😍 Czuję że ta seria to będa takie moje comfort books. Naprawdę bardzo dobrze sie bawiłam podczas czytania baśnioboru - zarówno pierwszej jak i drugiej części. Pomimo tego, że są to książki dla młodszych, absolutnie tego nie czuć i wogóle nie są infantylne. Miałam ostatnio trochę zastój czytelniczy plus byłam chora więc bardzo mało czytałam, a po przeczytaniu tej książki mam bardzo duża ochotę na czytanie.❤️ Czytajcieee koniecznie basbiobor! 😜
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4,25
To było świetne i podobało mi się bardziej niż pierwsza część -
3,75⭐️/5
Książka zaczyna się od ciekawego momentu i potem jest do końca wciągająca oprócz kilku nudnych momentów. Kendra stała się moją ulubioną bohaterką.
Seth mnie trochę denerwuje i ogólnie rodzeństwo nadal podejmuje głupie decyzje. Widać jednak, że są bardziej dorośli.
Sam pomysł na fabułę przypadł mi do gustu i uważam, że jest to idealna książka do odpoczynku. Taka lekka i przyjemna.
Tak samo jak 1 tom za cudowny klimat.
Książka z wydawnictwa Wilga. Kupiona na taniej książce. -
This is youth fantasy fiction. I'm not the target audience for this book, but I am giving this 5 stars for several reasons:
1. it was 100% age appropriate
2. it was written with kids in mind and it addressed "real kid" problems and thoughts
3. the characters were children and the best thing about that was that they actually acted like children. They weren't portrayed as wiser beyond their years
4. my kids would have loved this.
5. it had great messages for kids of all ages
So 5 stars. -
∞/5 ⭐️
Najlepsza książka z tej serii 💙
Moja ukochana -
p84: "We need to oil those hinges," Grandma said in a hushed voice, shining the beam of her flashlight down a long corridor.
In the 'real' world, a squeaky jail cell hinge can be a warning device against breakouts.
grammar:
p249: Spreading his hands, backing away, Errol create a puff of smoke and a blazing shower of sparks.
Okay, I've fed the statue.
Things are definitely ratcheting up! I should've drank the milk sooner. -
5/5 stars
Running toward danger is foolhardy. ... But so is closing your eyes to it. Many perils become less dangerous once you understand their potential hazards.
If there was something I missed, it was diving back to the wonderful world of Fablehaven. And thankfully, this time, it brought more surprises than the first one. This, friends, is one of the greatest middle grade series I've ever read, partly because it contains every single mythological creature someone can hear about and partly because the plot is so clever and well spun that it can keep you at the edge of your seat.
Rise of The Evening Star was the kind of book I wanted to close 2017 with. It contained unlimited adventure, brought new characters into my life, answered lots of questions the previous book had left, freaked me out a little (something I honestly didn't expect but loved) and most of all, made me savor the warmth and happiness middle grade books can bring for some reason.
First of all, I adored how the artifact plot point started to unfold bit by bit, with many possibilities and new adventures rising, and wonderful new parts of the beloved magical preserve to roam through. The writing was as always incredible, with lots of jokes to lighten the mood but also a great description of everything, and voices of characters as unique as themselves.
This book was darker than the first one, and there were a lot of moments when my jaw dropped and my heart started beating faster. I missed the innocence and whimsy of the first one, but this one was more adventurous and breathtaking and I loved that as well. I also noticed that Kendra and Seth, my children and my guides through this wonderful ongoing journey, are growing more and more accustomed to the way the preserve works, and are both growing, physically and mentally.
The new characters, most of them trainers, were a breath of fresh air as well. I am excited to get to know them all better and learn more about their pasts, their motives and their strengths and weaknesses. I also loved the appearance of new dangers to focus on, secret pathways, groves, plenty of magical artifacts and potions and the role fear and courage played in this book.
For some reason, every time I find myself talking about Fablehaven, I start blurting out how incredible it is and how much it is leaking fantastical adventures and journeys through magical forests at night, because that's just the truth.
If you want to read something that will make you smile but will also give you a ton of other emotions, will keep you busy and will also be quick and 'unputdownable', this is for you ♥ If you are a fan of good world buildings and fantasy creatures of all kinds, be sure to give this one a look.
I am excited to read the rest of the series, and I honestly wish I could have read this as a child because I would have been truly mersmerized.
Until the next review...
~Mary ♥ -
Trochę spodziewałam się zakończenia, ALE WCIĄŻ KOCHAM TĘ SERIĘ ❤️
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Kendra and Seth return to Fablehaven to discover more of what they don't know (and that can kill them) and save the day. Seth, now a year older, is a little wiser and doesn't find himself in as much trouble, but again, it is Kendra who comes through.
By the way, in both books, while Kendra is the reluctant heroine, she is helped by others, so this isn't some supergirl of unlimited capabilities or powers.
I get the feeling, in reading these first two books in the series, that these two young adventurers have something more than just any old adult life ahead of them. That they will eventually become caretakers of the preserve is predictable, but I think it is more than that.
Regardless, this read is much like its predecessor and stands alone surprisingly well, not needing to depend upon the first book. Regardless, I eagerly await the next installment in the series.
This book is actually better than the first (and that's hard to do) both in character development and plot line. The plot line is focused with few subplots to confuse younger readers.
It is excellent for all ages and especially the youngest readers. Adults who read to their younger children, beware, because like the first novel, because once you start, you won't want to put it down. -
Fablehaven is flat and forgettable. There is plenty of action and adventure, but it is soon forgotten when the book is finished.
However, I did have to give this book the dubious honor of being labeled “rubbish”. Mull has an uncanny knack for writing offensive things about Indians. This book had children playing on a Foosball table populated with cowboys and Indians – complete with headdresses and bare chests. For those struggling to wrap their heads around this, an illustration is included on page 166. Really?! Why couldn’t the figures on the Foosball table just be soccer players in red and blue?- Like on every other Foosball table?
My other rant about Mull’s prejudice comments focuses on his use of albinism to mark recipients of a curse. Really? How can this type of rubbish be included in a children’s book? Albinism is a genetic health issue and not the result of magic.
Mull’s books seem to be full of offensive and racist comments. He lacks cultural competencies and respect. I am going to start reading book three and I am willing to bet that it has something offensive, most likely about Indians, in it.
