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The Chestnut King (The 100 Cupboards #3)

by N.D. Wilson (Goodreads Author)

4.11 · rating details · 669 ratings · 152 reviews

When Henry York found 99 cupboards hidden behind his bedroom wall, he never dreamed they were doors to entirely new worlds! Unfortunately, Henry’s discovery freed an ancient, undying witch, whose hunger for power would destroy every world connected to the cupboards—and every person whom Henry loves. Henry must seek out the legendary Chestnut King for help. Everything h...more

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Published January 26th 2010 by Random House (first published January 13th 2010)

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Jan 05, 2012

Victoria Faith rated it

While the writing style was quite hard to follow at times (okay, a lot of the time) due to its start-stop tendencies and overall vagueness it was a delightful series to read. The actual story itself and the world contained in the printed ink was grand enough to excuse the confusion which would occasionally snap me out of the story.
The conclusion to the series was good, a fitting ending, but it didn't seem to come full circle, to connect the end of the story with the beginning, which is ver...more

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Nov 30, 2011

Quinn Jackson rated it

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One word: fantastical!

N.D. Wilson does it again!

When I first saw the cover of 100 Cupboards, and since I was out of library books, I checked it out. Never did I think I would be so captivated by a lonely boy named Henry, who moves to Henry, Kansas, and becomes best friends with his cousin, Henrietta. At first, I kind of thought it was a joke, a nice, funny book for kids.

But when I started reading, I got more and more into it. Before I knew it, the book was fin...more

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Sep 07, 2011

Stephanie rated it

Shelves: middle-grade, fantasy

The past year or so hasn’t been smooth sailing for Henry York. With his parents missing, he’s been shipped off from bustling Boston to sleepy Kansas. Then there’s the small matter of the 99 cupboards in his attic bedroom–all of which lead to various worlds, and very few of them friendly. And with cross-dimensional travel comes all manner of demons, with the evil witch queen Nimiane being quite the antagonist even on a good day (think Narnia’s White Witch with bonus evil) . And with Henry apparen...more

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Aug 29, 2011

Melanie rated it

Shelves: fantasy, young-adult

The Chestnut king wraps up the 100 Cupboards series by N.D. Wilson. It's a good read, and the plot definitely moves along as we watch Henry come into a full realization of who he is, what it feels like to love and be loved by family and ultimately what it means to risk death for justice. The story alone is fantastic; the characters are believable, memorable and fun. Most elements of the series are unique but I suppose I do have to mention that there is a slight resemblance between the cupboards ...moreThe Chestnut king wraps up the 100 Cupboards series by N.D. Wilson. It's a good read, and the plot definitely moves along as we watch Henry come into a full realization of who he is, what it feels like to love and be loved by family and ultimately what it means to risk death for justice. The story alone is fantastic; the characters are believable, memorable and fun. Most elements of the series are unique but I suppose I do have to mention that there is a slight resemblance between the cupboards to other worlds and the wardrobe in C.S. Lewis' Narnia (though this is played out quite differently) and that the main character Henry has a gnarly scar on his face that has similar consequences as the lightning scar of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. With that aside, the story is still interesting and fresh.

Wilson's love for language is evident in his story telling. The scenery and action descriptions are told in a way that is not straight to the point but more artistic and fun. I must admit that I lack a certain attention span and love for poetry that would make me a prime candidate for a story told in this fashion, but I did get through it okay. Wilson's Tilt-a-Whirl is an amazing book filled with this type of writing and the subject matter he covers allows for it. I think it worked just okay for books two and three of this series, (it wasn't really around in book one) but rather than help the story along it sort of stopped the flow a bit, at least for someone like me. I hate even admitting that because it feels like someone has presented me with an elegant full-course meal, complete with parsley garnishment and lemon wedges and me, the reader, has tossed them aside to simply eat my pasta dinner; Completely missing the grand picture that was intended. 100 Cupboards is like that. It's more than an interesting tale, it is a work of art bound into novels and handed to kids (and 30-year-olds). While there are some readers who will see the beauty and adore it, there are also some who just like their PBJ sandwiches and will overlook the art entirely. I think I fall somewhere in the middle of these groups but left wishing I was a little more like the full-course artsy type. (less)

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Aug 24, 2011

Kirsten rated it

Recommends it for: Ages 13 and up (it was really scary okay!)

WOW!! Just when I thought this series couldn't get anymore exciting, N.D. Wilson really cranked it up! I was held captive by the Chestnut King!! I truly could not put this book down! The entire series really... I read all three books in less than 5 days, while I had 3 kids home for summer vacation! It was an incredible adventure and I was truly swept away into the cupboards again with this third and last book in the trilogy. This book is non-stop action from the very beginning! The author does s...more

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Apr 02, 2011

April Knapp rated it

Shelves: favorites, fantasy, young-adult

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This review is for the entire trilogy.

I am not sure if I can put into words how much I LOVE this trilogy. And I am forever grateful to my sister for suggesting it to me and then buying me all three books. THIS is what a fantasy story should be. I can't even believe some people on Amazon gave it less than a 4 or 5. They couldn't have been reading the same books! OK-I will give you some concrete reasons now.

The character development...moreReview Originally posted HERE

This review is for the entire trilogy.

I am not sure if I can put into words how much I LOVE this trilogy. And I am forever grateful to my sister for suggesting it to me and then buying me all three books. THIS is what a fantasy story should be. I can't even believe some people on Amazon gave it less than a 4 or 5. They couldn't have been reading the same books! OK-I will give you some concrete reasons now.

The character development is deep, meaningful and believable. We see Henry grow from an unsure, frightened boy who pukes at the thought of danger to a warrior and hero. We see Henrietta grow from a bratty, mischievous and somehwat selfish girl to a caring, strong woman. Wilson's character development is so excellent that you feel like you are growing along with the characters. In my opinion, this is one of the greatest talents a fiction writer can possess.

I love Wilson's writing style. He describes things in detail, but is creatively indirect. He is also humourous and outside-the-box.
Wilson writes a very intricate story that can be understood on different levels, from the simple plot of good vs. evil to deep theological and philosophical themes. (For example, but not limited to, bond of family, the essence and nature of evil and good). Also, he is an excellent writer who keeps you wanting to turn the pages. It is nearly impossible to put down these books!

The 100 Cupboards Trilogy is a typical fantasy containing some typical fantasy-genre creatures, but Wilson also introduces some new, imaginative characters. My favorite being this little guy:

This is a ragnant. Isn't he adorable?

Finally, the story ended beautifully. I can't imagine it any other way. Everything is wrapped up and solved, but there is still an open-ending of possibilities, hinting that the story doesn't end there. The trilogy is done and I am sure Wilson will not write anymore about Henry, but I love novels that play with the reader's imagination so they can see beyond the story being told.

The Piece of Hair that Fell Into the Batter: Honestly, there is nothing about these books that I don't like. Some people on Amazon complained about the books being to violent for younger children. I don't think they are any different than The Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter, but if you have children, you may want to read it before them and decide for yourself.(less)

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Mar 08, 2011

Nicola rated it

Shelves: library

Reason for Reading: Next (and last) in the trilogy.

It's the final showdown in this volume. Nimiane is making her move to take over the empire, her hatred for Henry's bloodline makes his whole family targets of her wrath, especially him, since they are tied together with the blood bond and she knows how powerful he could become. Most of the book takes place within the worlds of the cupboards, with the doors being used for travel and a few pit stops are made here and there to the house...moreReason for Reading: Next (and last) in the trilogy.

It's the final showdown in this volume. Nimiane is making her move to take over the empire, her hatred for Henry's bloodline makes his whole family targets of her wrath, especially him, since they are tied together with the blood bond and she knows how powerful he could become. Most of the book takes place within the worlds of the cupboards, with the doors being used for travel and a few pit stops are made here and there to the house in Kansas in the process. People actually notice a few strange things happening where the house used to be and the area is becoming popular to the paranormal events -type crowd. Henry learns a lot more about who he is and who he could be while Henrietta becomes much more of a teammate than she has ever been before, though she and Henry do end up on different teams at times. I think all the characters have grown as people throughout this series and that is always a good feeling to have at the end of a series.

The paranormal elements of this volume where quite intriguing. The full truth comes out about Henry's scar and his ties to Endor because of it. Henry's case is an exciting one as at one point it boils down to the options of giving up and dying quickly or going forward to die with honour or at least die trying. But things are never always as they seem and at the end we can sigh with relief at the happy ending. In fact, this is my main problem with the book, the ending is too pat. All ends were finished off just so perfectly nicely that it destroyed some of the story's believability for me. The other thing I find annoying is the trend of these juvenile fantasies, with book 1 being 200 and some pages, book two pushes the 400 mark and then book 3 has to top them all off by trying to become a 500 page tome. That is what actually made me take so long to get started on this book since I had enjoyed the first two books so much.

An interesting, well-thought out fantasy world and story that delivers an exciting conclusion while on the other hand draws out the trilogy when it might have been trimmed a little to make it a bit move quicker and therefore more tense. (less)

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Dec 01, 2010

Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids rated it

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This is one of the best books I've read in a series. The Chestnut King brought closure in every aspect of the series. N.D. Wilson did an amazing job taking us on the four different journey's of Henry, Uncle Frank, His Father and the witch. Be rest assured that all of those close to Henry are included on these journeys through out the course of The Chestnut King and interwoven together perfectly, as they are all brought together towards the end of the story to face the evil Witch.

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Sep 06, 2010

Rosanne Lortz rated it

As the second post in my blitz, I am reviewing The Chestnut King, by N. D. Wilson. I realize that N. D. Wilson really deserves three posts all to himself, since The Chestnut King is the third and final book of a trilogy, but one short post is all I can afford. I dislike giving lukewarm reviews, so I almost decided to pretend I had never read this book and just ignore it entirely. If you have already read and enjoyed The Chestnut King, consider yourself warned: you will not like this post.
...moreAs the second post in my blitz, I am reviewing The Chestnut King, by N. D. Wilson. I realize that N. D. Wilson really deserves three posts all to himself, since The Chestnut King is the third and final book of a trilogy, but one short post is all I can afford. I dislike giving lukewarm reviews, so I almost decided to pretend I had never read this book and just ignore it entirely. If you have already read and enjoyed The Chestnut King, consider yourself warned: you will not like this post.

The first book of the series, 100 Cupboards, was a fun read–albeit, kind of on the scary side, especially for its intended audience of 9-12 year olds. Wilson expands on C. S. Lewis’s idea of the wood between the worlds–from The Magician’s Nephew–creating a room with 100 cupboards that will each take you into a different fantasy world. The room with 100 cupboards happens to be in an attic room in Henry, Kansas, where it is discovered by a twelve year old boy named–of all things!–Henry. After many fabulous adventures, he runs afoul of the witch of Endor, accidentally leads her back into good old Kansas, and defeats her with the help of his cousins, aunt, and Uncle Frank (who knows more about the strange cupboards than he is willing to let on).

In the next book, Dandelion Fire, Henry discovers that he is actually a changeling and not from our world at all! He is the seventh son of Mordecai, a green man (translation: wizard who uses plants to attack people) who had fought the witch once before and bound her away into the darkness until Henry accidentally let her out in the last book. Henry, his father, and his uncles defeat Darius, a super bad guy who is the servant of the re-vitalized witch of Endor.

I don’t have much to say about this middle book, mostly because I was completely confused while reading it. The mythology of the fantasy world Wilson was trying to create became as elaborate as the Silmarilion, and was conveyed in a much more haphazard fashion. Wilson’s writing style consists of many short, fragmented sentences. To me, this style is most well suited to action scenes, propelling the reader on quickly instead of causing him to linger thoughtfully. Unfortunately, many of the things Wilson is describing with his rapid-pace prose require the reader to slow down and absorb (otherwise he will not understand the backstory or remember who is who).

After reading the second book, I resolved to not even attempt the third. What was the point? But after a few months of recalcitrance (during which I was lured in by a well-filmed book trailer), I ordered it from the library and gave it a go. For the first couple chapters, I felt like I was back in Dandelion Fire, overwhelmed by a barrage of names and past history as Wilson tried to catch readers up on everything that had already happened. But once the action started, I actually began to enjoy the book. After his mother, sisters, and cousins get captured by the Emperor (who is under the thumb of the evil witch), Henry and his father Mordecai set out on separate missions to destroy her. They combat powerful warriors called the “fingerlings” who are controlled by the witch, but are unable to reach the enchantress herself. Henry seeks out the help of the “faren” (fairies who live underground), but in order to secure their armies, he makes a promise to the Chestnut King that once the witch falls he will give up his own happy life and become the new Chestnut King himself.

As expected, the good guys find a way to win in the end, and the only thing left for Henry to do is to keep his promise. But instead of giving up his life to become the Chestnut King, Henry (or rather, his swift-thinking daddy Mordecai), decides that under the terms of the agreement, Henry can pawn off the onerous duty on one of his recently-expelled-from-the-faren buddies named Frank (not to be confused with Henry’s human uncle Frank). Frank gets the benefit of getting to join the fairies once again, and Henry gets to go home with his family. And all of the high drama of the story disappeared, just like that.

The 100 Cupboards trilogy contains many interesting concepts and ideas, but the second and third books fall short of perfect enjoyment through convoluted story telling.
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Feb 20, 2010

Eva Mitnick rated it

Shelves: children, fantasy

Readers of fantasy fiction will feel familiar with many of the situations Henry faces. A seemingly invincible villain intent bringing unspeakable evil to the world, a final battle between good and evil, unusual alliances, and a young hero who yearns more than anything to just live a normal life - all these are time-honored fantasy traditions. However, they feel fresh and newly important in The Chestnut King, in large part due to the simple yet masterful writing. Take this small moment, when Henr...moreReaders of fantasy fiction will feel familiar with many of the situations Henry faces. A seemingly invincible villain intent bringing unspeakable evil to the world, a final battle between good and evil, unusual alliances, and a young hero who yearns more than anything to just live a normal life - all these are time-honored fantasy traditions. However, they feel fresh and newly important in The Chestnut King, in large part due to the simple yet masterful writing. Take this small moment, when Henry is running for his life from fingerlings and suddenly sees his surroundings with his "shifted" magical vision for a moment, and then must run again.

"Henry turned and looked up the rocky slope, through the roaring life of trees and the mumbling of stone. He wished that he could learn every detail, smell every leaf, slap every boulder, that he could catch more of the thundering waterfall in the small bucket that was his body."

What a wonderful, subtle way to describe Henry's longing to fully absorb, engulf, love, and understand the world and life around him. Other passages are visceral, full of sights, smells, and textures. Particularly horrifying are the descriptions of the wound on Henry's jaw, scored by the witch's blood. It oozes, pulses, flakes, aches with a stony cold - and Henry's special vision can see the gray death threads that twist out of the scar and lead back to the witch. It's completely horrifying, and the reader will understand why Henry's fingers keep going to his jaw like a tongue to a decayed tooth.

Most of the characters, many of whom are down-home folks tinged with greatness, are quirky enough to be memorable yet real enough to be believable. In particular, fierce Henrietta, laconic Uncle Frank, and feisty Frank the Faerie stand out as fascinating folks whom we get to know very well throughout the three books. And of course there is Henry, who starts out as a sheltered and hesitant boy and grows into a person who is a reluctant hero, but all the more forthright and committed for that realization. He is both a dreamer and a person of action, a rare and difficult combination but in this case a successful one.

The end of this book takes us back to Kansas, where it all began for Henry, and where another chapter of his life is clearly about to begin. It's a satisfying end to an outstanding trilogy. Dare I hope that we'll hear more about Henry and his amazing family?

Recommended for all fans of the first two books in the 100 Cupboards series. (less)

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Feb 03, 2010

A. T. Ross rated it

Shelves: fantasy

Simply gorgeous. C. S. Lewis once said that Lord of the Rings burned like cold iron, but, you know, in a good way. Wilson's Chestnut King sears like ice-fire, a glorious euchatastrophe, a beautiful and at times terrifying story that caps off the trilogy very well. In fact, in reading the book I found myself doing something I have't done since I was young. I stayed up late reading, desperately devouring every page. The metaphors are well done, the allusions to classical literature all in place, a...more

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Feb 04, 2010

Noël DeVries rated it

Being a new series is hard work. Readers finish the first installment, eager to jump into the next, but it doesn't release for another twelve months and memory dims. Interest fades. When book two is finally delivered, the process begins all over again.

Well, N.D. Wilson's 100 Cupboards trilogy is officially sealed and seasoned: you no longer have any excuse.

Once more I find myself protesting in a review: complex worlds with mazy customs and tongue-twisting names are not my...more

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Jun 25, 2010

Rachel rated it

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I feel massively bummed out that this series has come to an end. The series was just so perfect in its blend of classical fantasy (it's an Americanized Chronicles of Narnia) and modern characters and dilemmas. The worlds and places created in the series, particularly this last volume, were fantastic. My only quibble is that the last battle against the witch seemed a little too easy; however, isn't that usually the case in the fantasy genre.

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Dec 19, 2011

Nathan rated it

This is a really great ending to a really great trilogy. After getting to know Henry, it was neat to see him go through even more of a transformation. I loved the part when he and Henrietta and Zeke go into Endor and meet Nimiane's crazy family members. I especially liked Nimroth with his marble that he thinks is the Blackstar.

The last two chapters were really hard for me to follow. The action was confusing to me, and I couldn't tell where I was or who's funeral it was, or if the...more

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May 31, 2011

Steve Hemmeke rated it

A rollicking good time, filled with plots that mesh with the Biblical story, and that's on purpose, I'm sure. This trilogy gets you to love righteousness. My 8 year old son was cheering for Henry at the end, rejoicing at the demise of the witch, and at the courage and strength of Henry and his family.

I was expecting the Richard character to develop more, but in the end he was mere comedy relief - a little disappointing. Some of the evil depicted was intense, but it wasn't overdone or g...more

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Feb 05, 2010

Katieb (MundieMoms) rated it

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Jun 09, 2011

Debbie rated it

I really enjoyed all three of these books. REFRESHING is the first word that comes to mind. It is always nice to have a refreshingly new idea on storytelling, especially when it comes to magic/fantasy, because it sometimes feels like most fantasy ideas just steal/play off of the same theme. But this series was very original. The last two books were a little darker than the first two, so beware that there will be a little bit more fantasy violence and disturbing ideas (but not TOO horrible. ...more

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Jun 24, 2011

Sarah Stevens rated it

A satisfying end to the 100 Cupboards series. New characters introduced, old ones maintained, and all of them are endearingly flawed and real. As with the first two, there are beautiful passages of imagery and changed perspective that are so refreshing. The overall feel of the writing is solid and a little dry, but the flashes of wit and beauty reveal a very creative mind. I think of the author as being a lot like Henry's Uncle Frank. :) And at the end, Henry rises to the occasion, and tru...more

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Aug 02, 2011

Joshua rated it

I was worried starting this book, as I had not enjoyed the 2nd book in the series to be very enjoyable. I was glad to be pleasantly surprised! In this book, Henry is finally pitted against his greatest enemy with a very satisfying final battle. This is after taking a wild adventure with (and saving at every turn) his family and friends while being pursued by "Fingerlings," making deals with Kings and traveling in dreams with his grandmother. Wilson does a good job of humanizing the...more

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Apr 12, 2011

Simon rated it

Shelves: favorites, whisked-me-away

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Oh my god, I'm done the series. I feel very...

It's over and the story has ended. Everyone I read about, their story...has ended and they don't go on.

Right off, the book is excellent and you defiantly must have read the other two books to understand what is going on.

I'd like to point out that there was a HUGE lack of Blake just like in the second book. In the first book, Blake was practically a character. I missed him and really never knew what happened to him. I ca...more

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Jan 28, 2011

Rachel rated it

Shelves: audiobooked, ya-classroom-lit

I enjoyed the first half of this book, feeling as though it returned to the imaginative action that I so dearly loved in the first book. There was some confusion over some of the characters whose history in the 2nd book I couldn't quite remember, but I was still able to follow along well enough.

I think because of that, the book lost a little of the magic for me. I wasn't fully able to be completely captured by the book because there were just a few loose ends.

What disappoin...more

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Apr 18, 2010

Tripleguess rated it

I didn't find this title quite as satisfying as Dandelion Fire. Perhaps the prose was more purple, or it wasn't and I simply noticed it more; perhaps Nimaine's arrogant invincibility was more of a theme, or just got old in this installment. Characterization remained sketchy, at places getting buried under all the magic and scenery. And what was the point of the epilogue? Who's this stranger Mary? If I was supposed to recognize her from somewhere, I missed it... I would rather have seen more of H...more

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Jan 30, 2010

Brandy Painter rated it

Shelves: favorites, childrens, fantasy, middle-grade

I devoured this book in one 4 hour sitting this afternoon. It was brilliant. My heart rate is still up and the adrenaline is still flowing strong. Yes, it was THAT good.

The Chestnut King takes us with Henry York Macabee and his family and friends as they search for a means to bring down the witch queen, Nimiane, once and for all. There is a lot of action, peril, and adventure throughout the entire plot. The writing continues to be emotive. It is amazing how much Henry's char...more

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Feb 08, 2011

Doug Dale rated it

Shelves: fiction

A great finale for the trilogy. I consumed this even more rapidly than the first two books as it was very difficult to put this book down! Even having to share it with my 12-year-old son, I read the whole thing over the course of just a few days. A great combination of Narnia concepts (travelling to other worlds) and Lord of the Rings epic battles. While I wouldn't presume to put these books in the same category as those classics, fans of those books will probably like the "100 Cupboards"...more

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Mar 19, 2010

Katy rated it

For some reason, I find these books hard to follow at times. Not as bad with the first one, I really struggled with the second, fortunately, this wasn't as bad as the second. However, the story always seems to come together in the end and the confusion magically disappears.

However, I found this a pretty fitting conclusion to the trilogy, and I adored the final chapter so much I added .5 stars to the total. I kept wishing someone near mne had read it so I could chat about it with the...more

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Jun 11, 2010

Dani rated it

when 12 almost 13 year old henry york macabee's parents and uncle get kidnapped he goes to tell his father that the red shirts rules the town of hilfing.his aunt and uncule frank and dotty and his mother are slaves on a big pirtie ship that has slaves to row the big ship there is a ccomander of the ship that his family is on.henry's sister una and cousin anastasia also his other cousin panelapeare also abord the ship.
I lerne some importint lessons in this story.

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Oct 26, 2011

Katie rated it

It was a good finish to the series, but the author still needs to work on making things clearer. I was confused about this: If Henry was adopted, he probably didn't look too much like his adoptive parents. Didn't he ever have any questions about it? And no one (not Henry, his cousins, or Zeke and Tilly) seemed surprised by there being other worlds. I was also confused about how exactly Henry released Niminane from her confinement.

In other words, this author is good, but he needs to wo...more

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Mar 21, 2011

Sassy rated it

Shelves: young-adult-child

After loving the second book in this trilogy so much, I was a little disappointed in the third. Which is kind of ironic, because the problem I had with it was that it feels like a sequel to the second book, but not the first. I feel like maybe the series took some unexpected turns in the second book, and the author was not able to bring it back around to some of the loose ends from the first. I still enjoyed it, and I'd still recommend the series.

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Sep 27, 2010

Julie at All Ears rated it

Shelves: audiobooks, childrens

So, here's the plot... Henry is staying with his relatives in Kansas, when their house is transported to a magical world and they must battle an evil witch. OK, Toto, sound familiar?

Well other than getting a general idea of the story, I find myself completely lost while listening to this audiobook. The plot definitely shows promise. In his uncle and aunt's house, Henry discovers a cupboard with 99 doors that lead into other worlds. But, an evil witch, Niniane, must be defeated...more

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Feb 07, 2012

Jeremy rated it

This was the third and final book in the 100 Cupboards trilogy. I jotted down some ideas for writing fiction as I read this series, and I'm hoping to go to a writing workshop this summer. Kind of corny, like the March 25 thing above, but I finished this book on March 27, which was the day VCU knocked Kansas out of the NCAA basketball tournament. These books are set (sort of) in a Kansas town. VCU plays in the Final Four tonight.

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“Hold your tongue if you'd like to keep it."
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“Every year, Kansas watches the world die. Civilizations of wheat grow tall and green; they grow old and golden, and then men shaped from the same earth as the crop cut those lives down. And when the grain is threshed, and the dances and festivals have come and gone, then the fields are given over to fire, and the wheat stubble ascends into the Kansas sky, and the moon swells to bursting above a blackened earth.

The fields around Henry, Kansas, had given up their gold and were charred. Some had already been tilled under, waiting for the promised life of new seed. Waiting for winter, and for spring, and another black death.

The harvest had been good. Men, women, boys and girls had found work, and Henry Days had been all hot dogs and laughter, even without Frank Willis's old brown truck in the parade.

The truck was over on the edge of town, by a lonely barn decorated with new No Trespassing signs and a hole in the ground where the Willis house had been in the spring and the early summer. Late summer had now faded into fall, and the pale blue farm house was gone. Kansas would never forget it.” — 5 people liked it

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