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Sep 08, 2010
Dawn
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I enjoy the Fablehaven series, and this third one was very good. I like Mull's creativity and energy. I appreciate his ongoing discussion of the nature of good and evil, the power of our choices, and in this one, the consequences of choosing to believe or not. I liked the way this book expanded the characters and locations of the story. And Patton Burgess is awesome! :)
I read this book first alone, but then I reread it aloud with my husband. In reading aloud, we discovered an More...
I read this book first alone, but then I reread it aloud with my husband. In reading aloud, we discovered an More...
Aug 18, 2008
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Jun 02, 2008
Jill
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We've just really liked this series. The books are a lot of fun, exciting, creative, visual, and I feel like they bring up really great discussion topics with the kids. We get to talk about tricky things like Do bad creatures need to be destroyed, or do they play a necessary part in an environment. That can go from the reintroduction of predator species to free speech discussions. We talk about rules and when you might have to break them and consequences. We talk about strengths and weaknes
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Jun 26, 2011
Aaron Vincent
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The middle part of fantasy series are always the trickiest. The world is already established in the first book(s) and information about the series-long plot are held back for the finale. Middle part books are always the one that is the most forgettable and there are cases when these books are just fodders. Such is the case in Michael Scott’s Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel and even Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson. I love both of these series but i More...
The middle part of fantasy series are always the trickiest. The world is already established in the first book(s) and information about the series-long plot are held back for the finale. Middle part books are always the one that is the most forgettable and there are cases when these books are just fodders. Such is the case in Michael Scott’s Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel and even Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson. I love both of these series but i More...
Sep 08, 2008
Thomas
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Seth is growing up and making better decisions. Brandon has fallen into a writer's trap of alternating story lines between two primary characters. And finally, the series became so-so.
All that said, Grip of the Shadow Plague was another good read from the Fablehaven series for young adult readers and should keep their interest. Both my wife and I agree that this will start to appeal more to boys with Seth's new-found "wisdom" (and I use quotes because he isn't there yet, bu More...
All that said, Grip of the Shadow Plague was another good read from the Fablehaven series for young adult readers and should keep their interest. Both my wife and I agree that this will start to appeal more to boys with Seth's new-found "wisdom" (and I use quotes because he isn't there yet, bu More...
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Jun 20, 2008
Garrett
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I think I like this book the best so far out of the series. It felt more complete and whole somehow. I assume it is at least partly because Brandon is becoming a better writer. But I think it also has to do with an improved plot structure and more intense, realistic conflict.
Setting: Still mostly at Fablehaven, but with explorations of even more of the area. Also, Kendra does get to go to a meeting of a secret society (held in a house like a castle) and then to another preserve in Ar More...
Setting: Still mostly at Fablehaven, but with explorations of even more of the area. Also, Kendra does get to go to a meeting of a secret society (held in a house like a castle) and then to another preserve in Ar More...
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Aug 22, 2011
Robert
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Brandon Mull has delivered more of the same with book three of this series, which is just what we wanted.
The plot moved along at a good clip, keeping us involved and engaged.
The characters were real and true to their previous actions. It was a lot of fun to discover along with the kids their unique talents and abilities.
Reading aloud to Emily, I had to pause and laugh quite a few times at the interplay between Seth and Kendra, and between them and the a More...
The plot moved along at a good clip, keeping us involved and engaged.
The characters were real and true to their previous actions. It was a lot of fun to discover along with the kids their unique talents and abilities.
Reading aloud to Emily, I had to pause and laugh quite a few times at the interplay between Seth and Kendra, and between them and the a More...
Aug 18, 2008
Luann
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This is a book I will like more in the future as I think back on it than I do right now having just finished it. The storyline was fine, but the execution of it fell flat for me. I was never completely drawn into the story until about the last hundred pages. Most of this was due to the splitting of the storyline with Kendra on a mission at Lost Mesa in Arizona while Seth stayed at Fablehaven and had adventures there. It felt very choppy as we jumped back and forth between the two storylines.
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May 15, 2008
Russ
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A page turner like the second book of this series. It was very difficult for me to put this one down as you go from one adventure to the next. There seems to be no end to Brandon Mull's imagination and creativity. I love the "Lost Mesa" adventure as well as the mystery of the "Shadow Plague". Great characters, I loved getting to know the infamous Patton.
There were a few things that I wanted to be different in the book (I'm picky, I know). The way you are left with More...
There were a few things that I wanted to be different in the book (I'm picky, I know). The way you are left with More...
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Apr 30, 2008
Christina
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YAY!!! It's finally here. Actually it came on the 22nd through the mail, but I gave it to Carl for his B-day so he didn't open it until the 27th. And so, since he is still reading the Dark Materials Trilogy. he told me I could read this before him. Really, he's mine ladies, I found him first!
Whew, just finished the book last night. Of course they were not able to wrap everything up in this one book, so now I have to wait for the next one. Well, at least it has a title already, s More...
Whew, just finished the book last night. Of course they were not able to wrap everything up in this one book, so now I have to wait for the next one. Well, at least it has a title already, s More...
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Jul 25, 2008
Patrick
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Wow! This series is on a roll. I was on the waiting list for about 4 months for this one. This is one of my favorite 3 or 4 young adult series. It's right up there with Harry Potter, The Bartimaeus Trilogy, and...not much else up this high. Maybe Gregor the Overlander...
The characters are believable, there's always action but it is fresh each time, the plot twists and suspense are awesome, it's incredibly creative--I just love this series! The story slowly expands each book in a More...
The characters are believable, there's always action but it is fresh each time, the plot twists and suspense are awesome, it's incredibly creative--I just love this series! The story slowly expands each book in a More...
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Mar 27, 2009
Bailee
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This book is complete fantasy!!! I love itto death! If you like faeries, centaurs, or satyrs, you should definetly read!!!
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Jun 11, 2008
DeLaina
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Ummm, I liked this book, but not as well as the second, which is by far my favorite, or the first, which is my second favorite.
Don't get me wrong, it's not that it wasn't good, it just didn't hold my attention like the first two, and it was patently predictable, following in the same formula as the first two. I think it would be hard to write a series and come up with enough different twists to keep it interesting, but not set yourself up for a pattern of predictability...like the wr More...
Don't get me wrong, it's not that it wasn't good, it just didn't hold my attention like the first two, and it was patently predictable, following in the same formula as the first two. I think it would be hard to write a series and come up with enough different twists to keep it interesting, but not set yourself up for a pattern of predictability...like the wr More...
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Dec 05, 2008
I just wish these Fablehaven books were a bit shorter. They are really good, it just takes too long to read them. This last one was 477 pages! Luckily the pages aren't all that big.
In this third installment of Fablehaven, Kendra and Seth are still at their grandparents' magical creature preserve. Their parents are anxiously awaiting their return to home and school but it may not be safe to return home after everything left unsolved at the end of Book #2. After Seth discovers tha More...
In this third installment of Fablehaven, Kendra and Seth are still at their grandparents' magical creature preserve. Their parents are anxiously awaiting their return to home and school but it may not be safe to return home after everything left unsolved at the end of Book #2. After Seth discovers tha More...
Dec 04, 2011
07jonathanc
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Grip of the Shadow Plague is the third book in the Fablehaven series. The author, Brandon Mull, has also written some other bestselling books like the Beyonders and the Candy shop War. Fablehaven is a fairly new book, being published in 2010. I like these books more and more. I never got to read these books when I was younger, so I figured I would try them this year, and I didn't regret it. The title and the setting sound a little juvenile, but since reading the actual book, I have different fee
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Oct 26, 2011
04denalir
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Have you ever wanted to find a secret hidden path under your house? Have you wondered what you would put in this little secret room, or who you would tell? That is one of my life long dreams! I want to find a secret passage and call it my own. I want to be able to explore it and share it with my friends! Fablehaven is a book that has just that! It has hidden wonders and secret passageways. It's a place where magic happens! It is a 477 paged book that is filled with wonders. I started reading fab
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May 18, 2011
Mormonhermitmom
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Just when Kendra and Seth thought things would settle down at Fablehaven, a strange malady spreads among the magical creatures. Once benign races start turning aggressive, dark, and dangerous. Even some of their friends are changed into shadowy beings unable to communicate. With the Evening Star society threatening to find artifacts to release a slew of demons, the plague has to be contained, or better yet, cured. Unfortunately, no one has a clue where to start.
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Apr 03, 2011
Elisha
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I'm sorry - I admitted I've been reading a lot of these. They are all just on the shelf at the library! No waiting! It's such a novelty I can't help myself. Although it may be too much of a good thing. Reading 3 of these in a row is rather like eating too much cake. You enjoyed it, yes, but feel a little full afterwards and wish you'd had a carrot somewhere in the middle.
More problems at Fablehaven have arisen (of course). The grandparents are clueless as to what to do, despite y More...
More problems at Fablehaven have arisen (of course). The grandparents are clueless as to what to do, despite y More...
Jan 11, 2011
Ithlilian
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As an adult reader I have to say that Fablehaven has all of the elements of a good children's book. Grip of the Shadow Plague will have you turning pages, on the edge of your seat, wondering what will happen next. There is so much mystery, so much to explore, and so many new developments that you will wish you had the rest of the series with you to read right after Grip of the Shadow Plague. My only small complaint is that Kendra and Seth have not progressed as characters. Kendra is still smart
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Dec 30, 2010
Karissa
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The third book in the Fablehaven series was just as wonderful as the second book. I really love this series, I cannot believe how action packed they are and how creative.
In this book Kendra is summoned to join the Knights of the Dawn; she ends up on an expedition to recover another artifact from a secret preserve. Seth is angry at being left behind, until he ends up embroiled in adventures of his own. Somehow creatures at Fablehaven are turning dark and evil, even creatures that have n More...
In this book Kendra is summoned to join the Knights of the Dawn; she ends up on an expedition to recover another artifact from a secret preserve. Seth is angry at being left behind, until he ends up embroiled in adventures of his own. Somehow creatures at Fablehaven are turning dark and evil, even creatures that have n More...
May 15, 2010
Hope
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Third book in the series was very good, I have to say this series just keeps getting better.
Book was action packed, there is never a dull moment.
There is a lot going on story wise, but I will not say much because it will spoil your reading.
There was a lot of character development, for both Kendra and Seth, but especially Seth.
He now thinks before he goes of and does something stupid. However Seth character has grown over the last three books a lot and he is b More...
Book was action packed, there is never a dull moment.
There is a lot going on story wise, but I will not say much because it will spoil your reading.
There was a lot of character development, for both Kendra and Seth, but especially Seth.
He now thinks before he goes of and does something stupid. However Seth character has grown over the last three books a lot and he is b More...
Apr 24, 2010
Jennifer
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A horrible plague is transforming light creatures into beings of darkness at Fablehaven.
Seth discovers the source of the problem, but the Sorenson's can't find a way to stop it. With nowhere to turn, the caretakers of Fablehaven must choose between the Sphinx who might be a traitor, and Vanessa, who they've put in the quiet box because she can't be trusted.
In spite of the trouble at Fablehaven, Kendra and other Kn More...
A horrible plague is transforming light creatures into beings of darkness at Fablehaven.
Seth discovers the source of the problem, but the Sorenson's can't find a way to stop it. With nowhere to turn, the caretakers of Fablehaven must choose between the Sphinx who might be a traitor, and Vanessa, who they've put in the quiet box because she can't be trusted.
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Jul 14, 2009
Laurie
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"Grip of the Shadow Plague" is the best so far. One great new aspect - touches of humor that really lightened the overall feel of the book. It makes me wonder if Mull had these little jokes in the first two books, but for some reason, they were edited out.
I still love how Mull writes about fantastical creatures in such a way that they are believable, but never boring. He is also able to add twists to the creatures, so they're not exactly what we expect (like three sub-speci More...
I still love how Mull writes about fantastical creatures in such a way that they are believable, but never boring. He is also able to add twists to the creatures, so they're not exactly what we expect (like three sub-speci More...
May 18, 2011
Amanda
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I won't go too far into a review of this novel, as I'm too much engrossed in the series to want to sit here typing all day. I have two more books to read! But I will note that the only thing that has kept me from giving this book four stars (which is about as high as I go for a book I've only read once) is a certain amount of predictability in the plot.
Though there were surprises, there were some very key moments that I saw coming, both in this book and the previous. It doesn't ac More...
Though there were surprises, there were some very key moments that I saw coming, both in this book and the previous. It doesn't ac More...
Jan 21, 2009
Sara
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This series just keeps getting better. I really enjoyed this installment of the Fablehaven series. There were more plot twists and new exciting creatures to discover. I still feel that Mull's character development needs a little work but with each new book he seems to flesh out his main characters a little better. I would have liked to see the Grandparents become less wooden and predictable - I want to know more of what they are feeling and thinking and see them surprise Kendra and Seth more
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Jan 08, 2011
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Apr 25, 2008
Jacob
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Who needs mundanity? Is it not the possibility of theextramundane that motivates life? As with the other books in the Fablehaven series, Grip of the Shadow Plague awakens the oft-neglected, adventure-seeking boy that is the foundation of my soul. A simple adventure can provide such a refreshing escape from the tedium of perceived reality. Fablehaven is just such a pleasant escape, albeit regrettably short-lived.
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Jan 08, 2012
Brad
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Another great entry in the series. It started a little slow (3 star territory) but things got really good as the story continued. I remain greatly pleased by the amount of story that Mull is able to put into a single book. It is most excellent.
He has also done a great job of answering all of the questions but one from the first book (and even that one that I'd like more info on is somewhat resolved). Mull has crafted an excellent story and seems to have a great handle on unresolv More...
He has also done a great job of answering all of the questions but one from the first book (and even that one that I'd like more info on is somewhat resolved). Mull has crafted an excellent story and seems to have a great handle on unresolv More...
May 26, 2010
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Jul 09, 2009
Courtney
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I started this series a couple years ago and temporarily put it on hold when it seemed apparent I would have to fight with a dozen other library patrons to obtain copies of subsequent books in the series. Well, here I am again, waiting for Book 4 to come from interlibrary loan while I ruminate a bit on Book 3. This third book in the series shows most notably character development in the impetuous young Seth, and while this development felt a bit too intentional/contrived at times, I liked seei
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