The Monster in the Hollows (The Wingfeather Saga, #3) by Andrew Peterson

Oct 13, 2011 Rachel Thomson rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian-based-fantasy

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness is a whimsical adventure tale, funny, scary, inhabited by Fangs of Dang, crazy sock men, and genuine recipes for maggotloaf. North! Or Be Eaten, Book 2 of The Wingfeather Saga, is the classic journey story: a book of creatures, encounters, fascinating locales, and of course, coming of age.

But it’s in The Monster in the Hollows that this series steps up and takes its place as a true fantasy epic — still quirky, still definitely located in the world of Aerwi...more On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness is a whimsical adventure tale, funny, scary, inhabited by Fangs of Dang, crazy sock men, and genuine recipes for maggotloaf. North! Or Be Eaten, Book 2 of The Wingfeather Saga, is the classic journey story: a book of creatures, encounters, fascinating locales, and of course, coming of age.

But it’s in The Monster in the Hollows that this series steps up and takes its place as a true fantasy epic — still quirky, still definitely located in the world of Aerwiar and not in Middle Earth, but firmly rooted in epic soil. The Monster in the Hollows is a bigger, sadder, older, and more beautiful part of The Wingfeather Saga than we’ve seen before.

(Warning: series spoilers ahead.)

The story begins, as all good sagas do, where the previous book left off: with the Wingfeather family sailing across the Dark Sea of Darkness in search of refuge in the Green Hollows, homeland of Nia Igiby Wingfeather and the last place in all of Aerwiar that is still free. But what begins as a warm welcome for Nia and her children quickly turns sour when the transformation of Kalmar is revealed: the Hollows are still free because its people have vigilantly driven every Fang from their land, and they are not keen to welcome one into their bosom now.

A startling sacrifice from Nia convinces the Hollowsfolk to accept all of her children — but no sacrifice can buy their trust. Janner, Kalmar, and Leeli settle into their new home and school, caught between the delight of being children again, with a home far from Fangs and from fear, and the knowledge that they are outsiders here. Janner struggles to love and protect his brother even as he resents him for estranging them.

But something strange is happening in the Green Hollows. A monster lurks in the shadows, a voice calls to Janner out of eerie visions, and Kalmar, it seems, has a secret . . .

In The Monster in the Hollows, Andrew Peterson once again weaves a tale that rings as true when it’s exploring the firesides of home as it does when it’s delving into the exotic places and peoples of a beautifully rendered fantasy world. As ancient secrets are revealed, revolutions are fostered, and the forces of evil gather for attack, we find ourselves caring just as much — or perhaps more — about the love between brothers, the faith of a mother, and the success of children in school. The forces of good, after all, are not concentrated in some distant castle or far-off king, but in frail human vessels in need of family, forgiveness, and the power of hope.

As before, the story is primarily told through the eyes of twelve-year-old Janner, the oldest of the Igiby children and the Throne Warden of Anniera whether he likes it or not. Much of the saga’s attention hovers, with Janner, at the outer edge of childhood. But the more adult story which readers have been able to glimpse all along through Podo, Nia, and Artham comes into the foreground in a greater way in The Monster in the Hollows, as Nia especially takes on a more central role.

New characters are introduced — including the memorable Head Guildmadam of the Ban Rona school, Olumphia Groundwich — and subplots from previous books carried to their conclusions. (I found the further fate of Sara Cobbler to be particularly interesting, and particularly affecting.) The setting, Ban Rona of the Green Hollows, is likewise more adult: the fearsome toothy cows, bomnubbles, and snickbuzzards of Skree — terrifying as they could be — have faded into the background, replaced by the rotting, misshapen cloven of the Blackwood. Where Glipwood Township was as amusing as it was oppressed, Ban Rona is the stuff of legends. And this book, for the first time in the saga, is entirely devoid of footnotes.

All in all, The Monster in the Hollows is a wonderful read, both entertaining and deep, and an effective launching pad into the fourth and final book in the series. For that, we’ll have all just have to wait, content in the knowledge that it’s likely to be worth waiting for.
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Sep 18, 2011 Kathleen (Kat) Smith rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian-fantasy-fiction, christian-action-adventure, christian-fiction, christian-science-fiction, fantasy-adventure-fiction, supense-thriller-fiction

Sneakery, betrayal, and the deadly secret of Chimney Hill. How could you not be hooked by a simple sentence on the front of the book? Well, the sentence that hooked me, kept me intrigued and on the edge of my seat for the entire book. This is a great novel and I can’t wait to sink my teeth into book four of the series. Scratch that, I think I need to start at the beginning and read the first two other books to really know the entire Wingfeather Saga! This book is definitely a stand alone book ev...more Sneakery, betrayal, and the deadly secret of Chimney Hill. How could you not be hooked by a simple sentence on the front of the book? Well, the sentence that hooked me, kept me intrigued and on the edge of my seat for the entire book. This is a great novel and I can’t wait to sink my teeth into book four of the series. Scratch that, I think I need to start at the beginning and read the first two other books to really know the entire Wingfeather Saga! This book is definitely a stand alone book even though it is the third book in the series. Janner (Throne Warden) and older brother to Kalmar, (Next High King in line) find themselves mixed up in so many adventures and mysteries that you just have to read for yourself to see whether they come out dead or alive!

The main Characters are the three children of Esben Wingfeather, great and high King of Anniera, problem is, there is no more Anniera as it has been set afire for over nine years and is still burning. This magical island that holds many keys to the three children and their family’s heritage. The mother, Nia, Queen of Anniera has been on the run and keeping her children out of the dreaded hands of Gnag the Nameless! She has been running for so long that they family has no where else to turn other than to set sail across the Sea of Darkness if they can cross it alive to the Green Hollows, where there fellow Hollowsfolk have been keeping their borders clear of the Fang! When Nia, Janner, Kalmar and Leeli finally get to the Green Hollows, they soon find themselves more in fear of the townsfolk are saying about them then the Fang! The story line is so chalk full of mystery, sneakery, betrayal and treachery that you will not want to put the book down once you start.

I loved this book! It is a great read especially for the young reader between 12 and 21. This fantasy book really stretches your imagination and takes you into the world of the writers mind! I would rate this book a 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it to anyone and everyone! Thank you Andrew Peterson for such a great story!I received this book compliments of Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Blog Tours for my honest review and can't say enough positive things about it, then to pick up a copy for yourself and read it! You won't be disappointed!(less)

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Sep 09, 2011 Jill Williamson rated it 4 of 5 stars

Janner and his family settle into life in the Green Hollows, but people don’t really accept them, especially the furry Kalmar, whom they think is a Fang. Janner must step up into his role as a Throne Warden to keep Kalmar from getting into a fight that could destroy their entire family. But there are mysteries, betrayals, and dangers lurking. Janner does all he can to watch over and defend his brother, but what he can’t manage to do is convince himself that Kalmar is innocent.

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Jun 19, 2011 John Gardner rated it 5 of 5 stars

I’m not usually one to pre-order books. Rarely has there been a book that I absolutely HAD to have the first moment it was available. But after reading the first two books in this series, I knew this was going to be one of those books that couldn’t wait. So when the countdown to release day finally ended, I kept a weather eye open for my trusty mail carrier, letter opener in hand.

It was totally worth the wait!

Rarely have I had so much fun reading a book. The Wingfeather Saga is a tremendously go...more

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Sep 11, 2011 Amber French rated it 3 of 5 stars

I’ve not read the other two books in the series so I didn’t have any background knowledge as I started reading mid-series. Sometimes it’s not as important to know what’s happened prior but in this case, it would’ve helped me to know what was going on. Overall, I enjoyed the book but did feel a little lost at time since there were so many characters and I was just entering the scene. For example, the story begins with Janner recovering from being attacked by his now-wolf brother, Kalmar. In one o...more

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Aug 18, 2011 Joshua Reitano rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone, great for parents to read to school age kids

This is the third in Andrew Peterson's award winning fantasy series The Wingfeather Saga. The Monster in the Hollows tells the story of the Wingfeather children hiding from Gnag the Nameless in the Green Hollows, one of the few places in the land of Aerwiar not overrun by the Fangs of Dang.

It's a story about the children attempting to assimilate into a new culture and figure out how to do life (simple things like make friends, go to school, survive bullies, etc.). It's also a story about Kalmar'...more

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May 26, 2011 Sarah Newell rated it 5 of 5 stars

I started reading the Wingfeather Saga almost a year ago, and went into it a little hesitantly. If this was going to be a singer/songwriter's dreamy attempt at literature, and nothing more, I wasn't sure I wanted to subject myself to the disappointment. After all, I enjoy Andrew Peterson's music.....

But Andrew Peterson is not merely a singer/songwriter. He is a master storyteller, no matter the medium. And in the Wingfeather Saga, I was pleasantly surprise--blown away--to find a truly precious...more I started reading the Wingfeather Saga almost a year ago, and went into it a little hesitantly. If this was going to be a singer/songwriter's dreamy attempt at literature, and nothing more, I wasn't sure I wanted to subject myself to the disappointment. After all, I enjoy Andrew Peterson's music.....

But Andrew Peterson is not merely a singer/songwriter. He is a master storyteller, no matter the medium. And in the Wingfeather Saga, I was pleasantly surprise--blown away--to find a truly precious story in the tradition of the Chronicles of Narnia. And I don't ever, EVER reference Narnia lightly.

The series began with On The Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, in which the land of Skree suffers under the great evil of Gnag the Nameless and his wicked minions, the Fangs of Dang. Janner, Tink and Leeli Igiby are just three ordinary children growing up under Gnag's oppression, until they discover the secret of the Jewels of Anniera, and realize their heritage is more than it appears. In the second book, North! Or Be Eaten, the siblings find themselves running for their lives, fighting and fleeing and fighting again, and they discover that the house of Wingfeather has enemies around every corner--and friends in unexpected places.

Book 3, The Monster In The Hollows, picks up with siblings Janner, Tink (now Kalmar) and Leeli seeking refuge in the land of their ancestors. The Wingfeather children, it seems, have at long last reached a place of rest and safety, protected at least temporarily from Gnag the Nameless and his terrible Fangs of Dang. Like the first books, this one has its share of fascinating characters, vivid places, blood-chilling scarytale beasts, warm humor and epic adventure as the children discover that pursuant Fangs are not the only enemies they must beware of. Janner struggles with his role as eldest brother and makes difficult strides towards manhood as the Throne Warden of Anniera; Kalmar wrestles with guilt and regret even as he strives to hold onto his own identity; and Leeli explores her mysterious gifts more deeply than ever before. All three of the children have faced external dangers uncounted in the first books; this one finds them each growing as they learn who they are, both as the Igibys and as the royal Wingfeathers, and understanding how to fight internal monsters of their own.

But--are they truly safe? Can it be that the Green Hollows is the refuge they've sought for so long?

Of course not. There's a monster in the Hollows. And it's not what you think.

I caught myself, towards the end of this book, feeling like I really had the whole thing figured out. I called it. Well, I thought, jumping to conclusions while only three quarters of the way through, this book did seem more predictable than the others. It's okay. I still enjoyed the story. And then, Andrew Peterson did it again. Just when I thought I knew exactly what was going on, he turned the whole thing upside down in a climactic battle where the truth--all of it--the baffling, the impossible, the tragic, the horrifying and the glorious--is ultimately exposed. He kept me guessing until the end. I choked up. And I loved, loved, loved this book.

The characters of Janner, Kalmar and Leeli--all of whom I've grown to love through the series--see some real growth in this story. Up until now they've faced Fangs and bomnubbles and sea dragons and toothy cows and the Fork Factory and the wilderness; now they face school, identity struggles, mistrust, betrayal, and fitting into a foreign land. All this is told in Andrew Peterson's distinct style, which somehow manages to blend the comical and absurd with the profoundly moving. For me, the one enhances the other. I highly recommend this series. Here's looking forward to the fourth and final installment, The Warden and the Wolf King, which will be available.....er....whenever Andrew Peterson decides he's held us in anticipation long enough and carves out time to write it. I'll be waiting.

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Feb 23, 2013 Bob rated it 4 of 5 stars

Like the other 2 books in this series, this one is a fun read. We continue the saga of the Wingfeather clan, but now they're living in the Green Hollows, hopefully out of reach of Gnag the Nameless and his Fangs. Unlike book #2, this one does not feature breathless escapes and long journeys. Instead, we see the Wingfeathers trying to restore some semblance of normalcy to their lives as Nia tries to reconnect with her roots. This gives us more insight into the family history, but does cause the s...more

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Dec 18, 2011 L.a. rated it 4 of 5 stars

The Book...

I will admit my bias from the beginning. I am a fan. However, bias or not these books stand on their own. Andrew has crafted a wonderful story and in the process shown us ourselves. As Socraties attemped to wake up the Athenians and reveal truth only to garner their hatred, Andrew Peterson has succeeded and won our affection.

He knows how to wrap up a chapter so that you have no choice but to read the next, and the next.

I don't think this book should be read without first reading t...more

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Aug 21, 2011 Laura rated it 5 of 5 stars

Expected to love this.....and, in fact, I did. The big-brother/little-brother relationship between Janner and Kalmar is perfect. I could have read those scenes all day. My heart went out to the little guy. And the Guild? SO AWESOME. Let's go back in time so I can re-do my education there instead of my splendid but much less exciting elementary school. My family would tell you that the last five or six chapters were punctuated by many gasps of surprise and comments like "Whaaaaat?" and "Ohmygoodn...more

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Oct 06, 2011 Nikole Hahn rated it 5 of 5 stars

“She frowned at them with a face that boasted exactly ten curly whiskers: two sprouting from her chin, six on her upper lip, one jutting out from the center of her nose, and one on her left cheek. Janner felt bad about counting them.” – Page 105

A royal family on the run with Gnag the Nameless and his army of fangs hotly pursing them. Now the high king and his family must seek refuge in their homeland, Green Hollows. It’s rumored to be the most secure land in the world. Not even Gnag the Nameless...more “She frowned at them with a face that boasted exactly ten curly whiskers: two sprouting from her chin, six on her upper lip, one jutting out from the center of her nose, and one on her left cheek. Janner felt bad about counting them.” – Page 105

A royal family on the run with Gnag the Nameless and his army of fangs hotly pursing them. Now the high king and his family must seek refuge in their homeland, Green Hollows. It’s rumored to be the most secure land in the world. Not even Gnag the Nameless can breach their defenses with his fangs, ridgerunners, or clovens. Green Hollow seems the perfect utopia.

Until the hollow folk discover that the high king, merely a boy and son of the still revered queen of the neighboring island, had been turned into a fang. Their joy at finding the royal family alive turns to bitterness and hate. Without having read the past two books of The Wingfeather Saga, Book 3 was delightful. One I could read as a standalone without having read the other two books. Peterson creates a lovable tale of adventure sprinkled with insightful clarity.

For one, Green Hollows holds tightly to their security. They hold sacred their way of life, and instead of consulting the Maker about their boy-king Fang, they choose to hate and distrust. They are forced to accept him in their midst, at their schools, and only when the truth comes out in tragedy do the Hollow folk realize their mistake. Gnag the Nameless had infilitrated by spreading anger and distrust, cutting them off from the rest of the world, and making their idyllic way of life a beautiful prison.

The Monster in the Hollows is a fantastic tale. One I would re-read and one that I am keeping in my library for future journey’s into my imagination.

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Series Web site – http://www.WingfeatherSaga.com/
Author’s Web site - http://www.andrew-peterson.com/

In conjunction with the CSFF Blog Tour, I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.(less)

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Sep 25, 2012 Amy Kannel rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction

I read the first two Wingfeather Saga books in 2009, and decided to reread them before starting #3, which came out last spring. The third book in this series was as delightful as the first two and better. Surprising, stirring, deeper and more brilliant than a simple children's book...Peterson is an astoundingly gifted storyteller, along the lines of C.S. Lewis. He writes for children but not down to them, and thus adults find themselves captivated by his words. I can't wait until my boys are old...more

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Jan 29, 2013 Daniel rated it 4 of 5 stars

Gone is the utter goofiness of the first book in the series, and the half-silliness of the second. The Monster in the Hollows has the most unified feel of the Wingfeather Saga yet (while still being easily humorous). I really enjoyed this book, though it didn't have the rip-roaring adventure feel that I loved in "North! Or be Eaten!".

Essentially, this is climbing my list of favorite series pretty quickly. It doesn't surpass Lord of the Rings, Narnia, Potter, etc. Still, there's a wonderful light...more

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Jul 10, 2012 Michael Jones rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: brings-animals-to-human-intelligenc, fantasy, epic, human-drama, read-it-to-your-kids, ok-for-the-young

This one has to be read out loud at night by a campfire to be fully appreciated!!! Especially the ending!!! It's scary, but in a way that keeps me and my kids focused on what's important in life. What a saga!

Do yourself a favor, and read http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...

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Peterson's style is so heartwarming and understanding of what makes boys and girls tick. Yes. Yes. What about all the "beastitudenessness"? Well, like dealing with orcs, de...more

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Apr 11, 2012 Gillian Adams rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Finally! A land free of Fangs! Well, almost... After a harrowing journey across the Dark Sea of Darkness, the Wingfeathers arrive at last in the Green Hollows, safe and sound. But there is one slight problem. The Hollowsfolk make it very clear that Kalmar, now possessive of whiskers and a tail, is not welcome.

As the Throne Warden, Janner is pledged to protect his younger brother. In school, at home, on the playing field. Each day presents new challenges as he and his siblings adjust to life in...more

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Sep 29, 2011 Megan rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2011, fantasy, young-adult

The Monster in the Hollows is the third book in the Wingfeather Saga series, and it is great! I am really surprised by how much I like reading these books, because they are geared for a younger audience. In this book the Wingfeather family has escaped from the clutches of Gnag the Nameless's army and have made it to the Green Hollows, the land where their mother grew-up.

While in the first two books they had action and adventure, 'The Monster in the Hollows' has something that they haven't had in...more The Monster in the Hollows is the third book in the Wingfeather Saga series, and it is great! I am really surprised by how much I like reading these books, because they are geared for a younger audience. In this book the Wingfeather family has escaped from the clutches of Gnag the Nameless's army and have made it to the Green Hollows, the land where their mother grew-up.

While in the first two books they had action and adventure, 'The Monster in the Hollows' has something that they haven't had in a while - hope. A hope that they are finally free from the danger of the Fangs of Dang. But upon arrival, the town takes Kalmar into custody and it is only after a high price is paid that he is allowed to leave.

Janner and Leeli are thriving here, but Kalmar is not. Because of the Hollish people's great fear of Fangs, Kalmar is treated with contempt and people are afraid of him. This fear causes them to take drastic measures and puts the Wingfeather Family to their greatest test yet.

Janner, in particular, has the hardest challenge yet. He is tired of being Throne Warden and having to look out for Kalmar, his younger brother and the High King of Anniera. He thinks that when they arrive in the Hollows, things will be different and he won't have to guard Kalmar every second, but when Kalmar chooses the most dangerous guild, their mother wants him to join Kalmar, so that he can protect him. This means giving up the guild that he wanted to join, Bookbindery, but he reluctantly agrees.

When a monster is suddenly on the loose and with the town's fears running rampant, Janner realizes he may have to guard Kalmar more than ever.

'The Monster in the Hollows' has some action in it, because in the school that they attend, the boys are in the Durgan Guild - where they learn to fight, sneak, spy and all the other things that a warrior must know. But on top of their official school learning, their mother still is teaching them T.H.A.G.S. (Three Honored and Great Subjects), the subjects that they as Annierian royalty must learn.

I can't wait to read the conclusion to this series. I so hope that the ending will change Kalmar and Artham back into the humans that they really are and maybe change all the Fangs back into their original forms as well.

If you love fantasy, you should love The Monster in the Hollows, but to completely enjoy this book, you should definitely read On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness and North! Or Be Eaten first.

*** I received a complimentary copy of this book from CSFF to review. I was asked to give my honest opinion of the book - which I have done. ***(less)

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Nov 26, 2011 Drew rated it 5 of 5 stars

After the relentless pursuit that marked the previous volume, North! Or Be Eaten, author Andrew Peterson slows the pace somewhat as the Wingfeathers settle down in the Green Hollows, a land of cunning warriors on the far side of the Dark Sea. Although Janner is still the viewpoint character, this is really Kalmar's story as he deals with the results of the terrible choice made in the previous book. Also getting some much-needed time in the spotlight is Nia, who is no longer just "mother of the p...more After the relentless pursuit that marked the previous volume, North! Or Be Eaten, author Andrew Peterson slows the pace somewhat as the Wingfeathers settle down in the Green Hollows, a land of cunning warriors on the far side of the Dark Sea. Although Janner is still the viewpoint character, this is really Kalmar's story as he deals with the results of the terrible choice made in the previous book. Also getting some much-needed time in the spotlight is Nia, who is no longer just "mother of the protagonists," but becomes a fully-fleshed character.

The slightly slower pace finally allows the characters to pause, take a breath and ask some questions that have been lingering since the first book. And most of those questions are answered (but not all of them, of course, otherwise there would only be three books!). But if the story is a little less frenetic, the tension remains high. Gone are the humorous asides and amusing footnotes of the first two books. And though there's still a trace of levity, it's clear that things are getting serious. The toothy cows of the first book are dangerous, but the very concept of toothy cows is funny. In contrast, here we have a "lurching pile" of darkness and dread, whose "internal organs growing through its skin" feels straight out of something by H.P. Lovecraft.

We are no longer in Glipwood Township.

In this sense, The Wingfeather Saga will remind readers of Rowling's Harry Potter series, which gradually grew darker in tone (although it must be said that The Monster in the Hollows is a little less dark than North! Or Be Eaten, particularly those chapters concerning the brutal Fork Factory).

The Monster in the Hollows could also be said to fall into the tradition of the "School Story." Janner, Kalmar, and Leeli encounter all the usual tropes of the genre when enrolled in the Green Hollows school.

Once again, Peterson deepens the world of Aerwiar, filling in more of the blanks in its history. If there's any flaw here, it's that almost too much happens in the last 50 pages, and that it might have been better to have spread out the revelations rather than have everything come at the reader in a flurry of exposition and action. But tension builds throughout the book, so it feels like a natural plot development rather than a cheat. There's a point near the end where one character pulls the standard trick of "since you're going to your doom anyway, I might as well tell you all about my dastardly plan!" but it's not a fatal flaw, and raises more questions than it answers, so it's good.

In contrast to the pursuing enemies that dogged the characters throughout the first two books, the conflict here is largely internal. Who or what is the Monster in the Hollows? Could the monsters be lurking beneath our own skin?

Overall, an excellent continuation to what's shaping up to be a fantastic and timeless saga. Peterson has built a believable world, peopled it with real, multi-dimensional characters, and developed a story that feels both familiar and fresh. With the closing pages of The Monster in the Hollows, the chess pieces are in place. I just hope we don't have to wait too long for the grand finale. (less)

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Aug 18, 2011 Jeff Short rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction

This is the third book in The Wingfeather Saga. The first part is a breath catcher after the end of the second book. The story seemed to drag a little with some near action during their time in school. Once the action starts, it accelerates quickly. Peterson still pulls off some surprising twists. We did this as a family read-aloud and more than once I had to resist the urge to read ahead. We are anticipating the final book and I am eager to read future work from Andrew Peterson as well.

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Jun 01, 2012 ND rated it 2 of 5 stars

Again, I could not get past the overt Christian themes and traditional gender norms. With no spoilers, a few of the twists were downright ridiculous. I can imagine this being an enjoyable series to read aloud as a family (my family read The Hobbit aloud). My third grader self would have loved this series. It's marketed towards YA, but I feel that children (especially advanced children) would gain much from reading this series. It's definitely a pre-Harry Potter read.

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Jun 25, 2011 Matt rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy-sci-fi, fiction

Loved it. It's different than the other books in this series. North or Be Eaten was almost non-stop action. There is a portion in the middle of this book with little action, dealing mostly with the inner lives of the Wingfeathers as they settle in to a routine of school and a comfortable life. This bothered me a bit, but the ending makes it worth the read. The last 100 pages or so are AMAZING! You come to realize that this book is, among other things, about challenging complacency and the relati...more

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Mar 31, 2012 Haley rated it 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED this book and did not want it to end! The genre of young adult fantasy is growing on me, thanks to this series. I think the fact that I came to love Peterson's story-telling through his songs first helped me fall in love with his novels even more. As I said with the other books in this series, I can't wait to read them to my boys in a few years!

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Mar 18, 2012 Anthony Alvarado rated it 5 of 5 stars

The best of the saga so far and the end is so good, I can't believe it's going to be at least another year, probably 2 before the 4th book comes out! I love the sacrifice of Nia and Janner, how pain is not the worse thing in the world, the value of brothers and sisters, the fight and pride of Podo, and the manliness of Rudric. The end is simply stunning.

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Feb 21, 2012 Anna Josephine rated it 5 of 5 stars

Slower than the second book but not as traumatic (until the end). Still beautiful, and deep, and full of sorrow and joy, despair, depravity and goodness. Again more dark but also more beautiful than I could have imagined.

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Aug 24, 2012 Jenny rated it 3 of 5 stars

And it keeps going! One more book to come, I think. Interesting twists and turns continue. It is a unique and modern take on familiar story elements....I'm still hoping that I learn nothing from it.

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Oct 12, 2011 John Caneday rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Peterson is a phenomenal storyteller. His followup to the masterful "North! Or Be Eaten!" continues the amazing story of the Jewels Of Anniera. Like the second book, it is a fast-paced, hard to put down novel. It is remarkable that Peterson has managed to make the second and third books even better than the inaugural, "On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness."

But not only are these great stories, Peterson is clearly attempting to create a sort of Middle Earth or Narnia universe of his own. He's...more

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Aug 08, 2011 Becki rated it 4 of 5 stars

really enjoyed this book. written by christian singer andrew peterson, it has a good story with enough suspense to keep you interested but nothing too scary. great message as well. this is the 3rd in a series - can't wait for the next one.

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Jun 24, 2011 Becky rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, ya

While I did figure out some of the twists & turns, it didn't stop me from empathizing with the characters as they had to deal with the surprises. It is the best of the series so far.

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Mar 27, 2013 Tanya rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventure, fiction

This series came highly recommended, but I wasn't overly impressed by the first two books. Now I understand. This book was great. I loved the character development of Kalmar and Janner. I'm excited to read the conclusion. So, Andrew Peterson, GET WRITING!

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Feb 02, 2012 Abigail rated it 5 of 5 stars

It is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SO SO SO SO GOOD!!!!!!!!! I highly recommend this series. It had a very surprising ending!! It is so cool. Very heart touching!

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Apr 27, 2012 Niki rated it 4 of 5 stars

A very touching book. I didn't think I would like it as much as I did, but I find that I am looking forward to his concluding book.

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