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51st out of 108 books
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Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary (Fablehaven #4)
Danger lurks everywhere at Fablehaven, where someone has released a plague that transforms beings of light into creatures of darkness. In dire need of help, the Sorensons question where to turn, now that long trusted allies have been revealed as potential foes. Kendra embarks on a special mission that only she can attempt because of her new abilities as fairykind, while Se...more
Paperback, 537 pages
Published
February 23rd 2010
by Aladdin
(first published March 24th 2009)
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I had a hard time putting this book down. I read all 527 pages in about 8 hours. I forced myself to go to bed even though I was not done with the book, but I was getting really tired and couldn't keep my eyes open.
OK, so let's break it down:
Characters: There were a couple new characters and surprises on existing ones. I am totally liking Seth now that he is not quite so annoying and "stupid" (in that little brother way). And I loved it when Seth was taunting the poison dragon. Too funny! Brandon...more
OK, so let's break it down:
Characters: There were a couple new characters and surprises on existing ones. I am totally liking Seth now that he is not quite so annoying and "stupid" (in that little brother way). And I loved it when Seth was taunting the poison dragon. Too funny! Brandon...more
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Apr 18, 2009
Heather
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5 of 5 stars
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I just finished reading my PERSONALLY SIGNED COPY of the book last night. Being that it was personally signed by the author means my book was more exciting than just a regular book. Okay, maybe not. But it was plenty exciting on its own. Holy keep me up until 4 in the morning, Batman.
There are some hilarious parts, some tense parts, some sweet parts, some action parts and then some 'he totally snookered me' parts. I knew, I just knew someone was going to betray them but I picked the wrong person...more
There are some hilarious parts, some tense parts, some sweet parts, some action parts and then some 'he totally snookered me' parts. I knew, I just knew someone was going to betray them but I picked the wrong person...more
if i weren't such a sucker for juvenile fantasy this book would get maybe 1 star. it's so much fun though. the writing is more similar to a college research paper (awkward, technical, and far from poetic). The story is really interesting if you like magic and fantasy. Don't expect ANY insights into human nature. Don't expect any of the characters to be remotely human or familiar. Don't expect any substance whatsoever and you might have a great time. Fablehaven is like playing video games...its f...more
Brandon makes every character come to life, from mischievous satyrs, ambitious kids and imposing dragons. I breezed through all four books in this series in two weeks. I couldn't put them down. Book 4 releases on March 24. If you live anywhere near, make sure to come to the launch party that night. For details, check fablehaven.com for more information.
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i am truly enjoying this series, and think this is the best yet.
Nov 18, 2012
Jennifer Wardrip
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5 of 5 stars
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Reviewed by Joan Stradling for TeensReadToo.com
Two hidden artifacts have been recovered and the Society of the Evening Star isn't about to stop until they get their hands on all five. In order to recover one of the remaining three artifacts, the Knights of the Dawn must obtain a sacred object guarded by the uncooperative centaurs.
If the centaurs weren't bad enough, they have to take the sacred object and face certain death when they travel to Wyrmroost, the dragon sanctuary.
With his new abilitie...more
Two hidden artifacts have been recovered and the Society of the Evening Star isn't about to stop until they get their hands on all five. In order to recover one of the remaining three artifacts, the Knights of the Dawn must obtain a sacred object guarded by the uncooperative centaurs.
If the centaurs weren't bad enough, they have to take the sacred object and face certain death when they travel to Wyrmroost, the dragon sanctuary.
With his new abilitie...more
Jul 26, 2010
Maxy
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Oh, my. Oh, my. I think I am too into the story. I pride myself in being able to outguess authors. Somehow, I forgot to even try as I read this book. How in the world can an author stay so original for so many pages in a row? This series certainly has the capacity to overtake Harry Potter on the "Freak, that was awesome!" scale. We'll see if Mull pulls it off in the last book.
Wow! I loved this book! Brandon Mull's writing was, as always, superb. The plot was well done and completely surprising; great for discussions or book groups. This may be a children's book, but it is written so that it is enjoyable for any age. I am already looking forward to the next book in the series!
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It was great! I honestly had a hard time putting it down. Brandon Mull didn't disappoint on this one either. Lots of good stuff. If anyone reads the stuff he has at the end, wait until you read the book before you answer any of the questions because there are spoilers.
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Another fun and exciting installment from Brandon Mull, with high adventure and plot twists that make you say, "huh?"
I found this book to be very much in line with the others and a salve for my longing for a new Harry Potter book. Seth and Kendra are still very enjoyable characters, with Seth still doing stupid things that somehow turn out to be the only thing that could have been done. I was pretty happy that Seth has his own abilities to rival Kendra.
I must say, though, I was a little annoyed...more
I found this book to be very much in line with the others and a salve for my longing for a new Harry Potter book. Seth and Kendra are still very enjoyable characters, with Seth still doing stupid things that somehow turn out to be the only thing that could have been done. I was pretty happy that Seth has his own abilities to rival Kendra.
I must say, though, I was a little annoyed...more
GREAT! I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. No lame or boring spots. Interesting new developments in the Fablehaven "realm" also.
Brandon delivers again in book four of this five book series. His polish as a writer has progressed through the series. I love the progress Seth makes as a character, even if he seems a little too able for his age. We begin to see some of his special abilities as we already have for Kendra. Stan Sorenson still seems lame to me. Is he ever going to step up? What brought him to where he's at?
Fast moving, imaginative and true to characters and world, along with solid, uplifting absolute principles...more
Fast moving, imaginative and true to characters and world, along with solid, uplifting absolute principles...more
I want to read this book because all of the other Fablehaven books are really good.
Maybe I'm being too free with my stars on this review, but I am really enjoying this series. It has also been a while time since I have taken time out to read a whole series for recreation, so Fablehaven may be benefiting from my overall love of reading as a hobby, especially in this genre.
So Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary has a couple of intriguing developments, including the big shocker at the end, which I won't discuss here. But I can talk about how well Brandon Mull positions Vanessa throug...more
So Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary has a couple of intriguing developments, including the big shocker at the end, which I won't discuss here. But I can talk about how well Brandon Mull positions Vanessa throug...more
Holy cow. What did I get myself into? This book was full of twists and surprises that it left me speechless. I did not sign up for this.
Can I say that I absolutely adore Seth in this book? Sure, he was still breaking rules and snuck out without his grandparents’ permission to go on a quest with Kendra and the Knights. But without him, more people who have died and they wouldn’t achieve anything. I also liked the fact that Seth was a shadow-charmer and that together with Kendra, who is fairykind...more
Can I say that I absolutely adore Seth in this book? Sure, he was still breaking rules and snuck out without his grandparents’ permission to go on a quest with Kendra and the Knights. But without him, more people who have died and they wouldn’t achieve anything. I also liked the fact that Seth was a shadow-charmer and that together with Kendra, who is fairykind...more
The Fablehaven series was, in my opinion, the best fantasy series since Harry Potter. This underlooked series began with an unlikely pair of protagonists, a sister and a nosy younger brother who won't follow the rules. The magic of this story unfolds slowly, as Kendra and Seth discover things for themselves, and that heightens the excitement. The series progresses with switchbacks, reroutes, and changed alliances. Mull does an amazing job of character development, and when characters switch alle...more
Sep 23, 2012
Jessica Harrison
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4 of 5 stars
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Full review at Deseret News
The majority of "Dragon Sanctuary" takes place outside of the Fablehaven preserve, which is a smart move by Mull. Though expansive, there's only so much that can feasibly happen there.
Mull expands the scope, and in doing so, expands the possibilities.
Another thing that expands is the relationship between Kendra and Seth. Here we see the depth of their familial love for each other, especially on Seth's part. It's a refreshing twist that takes the story beyond teenage bi...more
The majority of "Dragon Sanctuary" takes place outside of the Fablehaven preserve, which is a smart move by Mull. Though expansive, there's only so much that can feasibly happen there.
Mull expands the scope, and in doing so, expands the possibilities.
Another thing that expands is the relationship between Kendra and Seth. Here we see the depth of their familial love for each other, especially on Seth's part. It's a refreshing twist that takes the story beyond teenage bi...more
Kendra and Seth are back in book 4 of the Fablehaven series and this time the stakes are greater than ever before. The kids are officially memebers of the Knights of Dawn, a group that is committed to keeping all the magical creature preserves in the world secret, and therefore safe.
The Society of the Evening Star, the bad guys, led by the mysterious Sphinx, are on a mission to collect artifacts hidden in the preserves that will give them the key to the demon prison and power over the whole worl...more
The Society of the Evening Star, the bad guys, led by the mysterious Sphinx, are on a mission to collect artifacts hidden in the preserves that will give them the key to the demon prison and power over the whole worl...more
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The race is on to recover hidden artifacts that will unlock a demon prison. Who will get there first? The members of the evil Evening Star society or the Knights of the Dawn, an order of magical fighters trying to protect mankind from certain doom? The artifacts are all over the globe and one of them is guarded by a whole preserve inhabited by fierce dragons. Kendra and Seth and a group of trusted associates attempt to beat the Evening Star. On top of the obvious danger, they suspect that there...more
Wow. This series has some fans! You have to search pretty far down the Goodreads reviews to find less than a four star review for this book. That's okay. It's fine. There's nothing wrong with books that are just "to read". Any series that can keep people interested and reading gets five stars from me.
I myself gave the first two books in this series four stars. I think my main problem with series' is that it usually becomes pretty much the same thing over and over again. That's how I felt about t...more
I myself gave the first two books in this series four stars. I think my main problem with series' is that it usually becomes pretty much the same thing over and over again. That's how I felt about t...more
Sticking with amazons rating system I have to give this book a 4 star rating because I did like it. It's better than OK, but there are definitely some issues that hinder my enjoyment. I must say that as a whole this series is unique, fun, exciting, and full of twists. For a children's book series there isn't much more you can really ask for. As an adult reader there is more that I want.
There is plenty of action in Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary, but some of it was rather boring to me. Traveling...more
There is plenty of action in Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary, but some of it was rather boring to me. Traveling...more
This is the fourth book in the Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull. This book was absolutely wonderful. Mull does it again, delivering a complex and dangerous plot, with humor, and non-stop action.
Kendra and Seth are back at school. Kendra has been trying to read the secret journal that she was given to figure out where the rest of the artifacts are hidden. Unfortunately she ends up getting kidnapped by the Society of the Evening Star. The rest of the family thinks she is dead. So Seth is sent to...more
Kendra and Seth are back at school. Kendra has been trying to read the secret journal that she was given to figure out where the rest of the artifacts are hidden. Unfortunately she ends up getting kidnapped by the Society of the Evening Star. The rest of the family thinks she is dead. So Seth is sent to...more
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