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El Anteojo Asombroso

(The Spiderwick Chronicles #2)

Tony DiTerlizzi (Goodreads Author),

Holly Black (Goodreads Author)

3.88 · Rating details · 38,494 ratings · 1,414 reviews

With their "true story" setup and breathless warnings "Go away/close the book/put it down/do not look," the Spiderwick Chronicles series contains an intensely absorbing world of mystery, faeries, and imagination. Each book is irresistibly appealing, providing snappy plot progression, and dozens of imaginative pen-and-ink drawings.

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Published March 28th 2005 by Ediciones B (first published May 1st 2003)

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Aug 24, 2015 Patrick rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Today my son caught my eye, then pointed conspiratorially to his sweat pants. Then he pointed to his shirt.

It took me a moment to realize that he was wearing all his clothes inside out. Because that's one of the ways you keep yourself safe from faerie magic.

So yeah. It think it's safe to say that these books have had an impact on him.

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Shelves: fantasy, young-adult, 21th-century, fiction

The Seeing Stone (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #2), Tony DiTerlizzi
The Seeing Stone was published alongside the first book in May 2003. After the Grace children ignore Thimbletack's warning to destroy the Guide, Simon is abducted by a group of goblins who live in the woods surrounding the house. Thimbletack leads Jared and Mallory to the old carriage house where they find a "seeing stone" (a stone with a natural hole in it) which gives the wearer, in this case Jared, the ability to see faeries (ca The Seeing Stone (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #2), Tony DiTerlizzi
The Seeing Stone was published alongside the first book in May 2003. After the Grace children ignore Thimbletack's warning to destroy the Guide, Simon is abducted by a group of goblins who live in the woods surrounding the house. Thimbletack leads Jared and Mallory to the old carriage house where they find a "seeing stone" (a stone with a natural hole in it) which gives the wearer, in this case Jared, the ability to see faeries (called the Sight). After Jared and Mallory narrowly avoid being captured by the goblins, they go searching for Simon in the woods. On their way through the forest, they encounter a troll residing in the river by a decrepit stone bridge. Partially protected by the daylight, they are able to avoid it, but lose their fencing weapons. After encountering a wounded griffin, they find the goblin camp and a plethora of prisoners hanging in cages made from refuse from the trees. While trying to rescue Simon, they meet a prisoner named Hogsqueal, a hobgoblin, who convinces them to help him escape in exchange for his help in rescuing Simon. Hogsqueal offers to spit in their eyes, which gives them the Sight without using the stone. Hogsqueal distracts the goblins from the children's escape and in return, Jared, Simon, and Mallory attract the goblins' attention away from Hogsqueal and then flee, leading the goblins back to the troll. Jared convinces the troll to let them escape in return for leading the goblins to him to eat. After they arrive home, Simon convinces them to return to the now empty camp to release the rest of the goblins' victims and they take the injured griffin to the carriage house. After confronting their scared and angry mother, they discover that Thimbletack, enraged at Jared's forceful taking of the seeing stone, has again become a Boggart and reverted to his mischievous ways after every thing happen.
تاریخ نخستین خوانش: روز پنجم ماه جولای سال 2007 میلادی
عنوان: سنگ بیننده: کتاب دوم از سری ماجراهای اسپایدرویک؛ نویسندگان: تونی دی ترلیزی؛ هالی بلک؛ مترجم: محمد قصاع؛ تهران، افق، واحد کودک، کتابهای فندق؛ 1385، در 120 ص؛ مصور، شابک: 9789643694265؛ چاپ دهم 1398؛ موضوع: داستانهای کودکان از نویسندگان امریکایی - سده 21 م
زنی به نام «هلن گریس»، که به تازگی از شوهرش جدا شده، به همراه پسران دوقلویش: «جارد»، و «سیمون»، و دختر بزرگش «ملوری»، به خانه‌ ای قدیمی، در املاک «اسپایدرویک»، متعلق به «عمه لوسیندا»، اثاث کشی می‌کنند. در شب نخست اقامتشان در خانه ی تازه، «ملوری» پشت دیواری کاذب، یک آسانسور کوچک، و یک کلید عجیب پیدا می‌کند. «جارد»، با استفاده از آسانسور و کلید، به اتاقی مخفی، راه پیدا می‌کند، که متعلق به صاحب قدیمی خانه «آرتور اسپایدرویک» است. «جارد»، با استفاده از کلید، صندوقی را باز کرده، و نوشته‌ های «اسپایدرویک» را، می‌یابد. کتابچه‌ ای که حاوی اسرار سرزمین پریان است، و «اسپایدرویک» طی یادداشتی، از یابنده خواسته، نگاشته های خطرناک کتاب را نخواند. اما «جارد» هشدار را نادیده گرفته، و مهر از کتاب برمیگیرد. مدتی بعد، «جرد» با موجود کوتوله‌ ای به نام: «تیمبل تاک»، برخورد می‌کند، که از موجوداتی کوچک، و معمولاً نامرئی، با وی سخن می‌گوید، و اینکه موجودی پلید، به نام: «مولگارث»، در صدد دستیابی به کتابچه ی «اسپایدرویک» است، تا بر تمامی سرزمین پریان، حکمرانی کند. «اسپایدرویک» سال‌ها پیش، ناپدید شده، اما پیش از رفتن، حصاری جادویی، پیرامون خانه، برای حفاظت از دخترش تعبیه کرده‌ است. «جارد»، موضوع را با برادر، و خواهرش، در میان می‌گذارد، اما آنها حرف‌های «جرد» را، جدی نمی‌گیرند. تا اینکه «سیمون»، توسط بختک‌های شرور «مولگارث» دزدیده، و به اسارت گرفته می‌شود. همزمان «جارد»، با بختکی خوشدل، و دشمن «مولگارث»، به نام: «هاگسکوئیل»، آشنا می‌شود. «مولگارث» نیز، «سیمون» را رها می‌کند، تا کتابچه را برای وی بیاورد. اما «جارد»، و «ملوری»، او را از آن کار برحذر می‌کنند، و در نتیجه، با یورش گسترده ی بختکها به خانه، روبرو می‌شوند. به نظر می‌رسد، تنها کسیکه می‌تواند به آنها یاری کند، وارث خانه، یعنی «لوسیندا» دختر سالخورده ی «اسپایدرویک» است. اما «عمه لوسیندا» به آنها می‌گوید، تنها راه نجات آنها، یافتن «آرتور اسپایدرویک» است، اما او نمی‌تواند، به آن‌ها یاری کند. «مولگراث» سه صفحه از کتاب را می‌دزدد و …؛ دنیایی پر از جن و پری و بختک و موجودات عجیب و غریب؛ سه‌ بچه‌ ی معمولی یعنی «جارد»، «سیمون» و «ملوری» را به سوی خود میکشاند. هر رخدادی در این دنیا رخ میدهد، اما برای هیچکس حتی برای مادرشان نیز باوركردنی نیست. ا. شربیانی ...more

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Dec 30, 2020 Iben Frederiksen rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: series, fantasy, middle-grade

These books are such sweet, magical and quick reads.

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May 12, 2020 April (Aprilius Maximus) rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: 2020

1.) The Field Guide ★★★
2.) The Seeing Stone ★★.5

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BOOK #7 READ FOR BELIEVATHON ROUND 2.

[trigger warnings are listed at the bottom of this review and may contain spoilers]

★★.5

didn't enjoy this one nearlllyyyy as much as the first. I wanted more spooky mansion stuff! probs won't continue on with the series ><

trigger warnings: injured and dead animals (goblins like to eat cats ><) ...more

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Feb 23, 2021 MissBecka Gee rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2021-books-i-read, audio-books, completed-library-rentals

I am loving all the cute voices Mark Hamill does for these!

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Oct 15, 2007 Scott rated it liked it · review of another edition

These are cute. It's really stupid that they come as short little nothing stories, though. All five of these would probably add up to half of one novel, so why they're separate is either a poor artistic choice or a really transparent way to make a buck. ...more

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Oct 06, 2012 Taylor Knight rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, all-time-favorites, best-books-i-read-in-2015

I read the Spiderwick Chronicles back when I was quite young, maybe eight or nine. My sister and I read the crap out these books (we must have read them 15 times, no joke) and I've been wanting to revist this series and the wonderful fantasy world that Holly and Tony created for awhile now but I've finally gotten around to it.

The writing partnership of Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi is remarkable and this series is by far some of the most well written literature that I've ever read.
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Apr 07, 2019 Jenny Baker rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audiobooks, childrens, 2019, fantasy

I'm so glad that the rest of the series was available on Overdrive! I didn't have to wait to continue the series! ...more

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Dec 25, 2018 Shannon rated it really liked it · review of another edition

3.5 stars, full review to come.

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Dec 07, 2019 Michael Sorbello rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy-books, instagram-posts, all-book-reviews

Things get weirder and a helluva lot more dark for the Grace kids when Simon gets kidnapped by a pack of bloodthirsty goblins. One thing I really loved about this one is how disturbing the monster designs are. They look like something you would see in a 18+ dark fantasy manga, not a kid friendly adventure story. There were also scenes where the goblins cooked cats alive over a fire while making Simon watch as they planned to cook him alive next. Surprisingly brutal and scary for the age rating a ...more

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Aug 10, 2019 Faseeh Ilahi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: ebook

Another five star read of the day. This was even more better and scary than the first one. It had Griffins, goblins, trolls and faeries in it and I freaking adore this book.

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Mar 07, 2013 Mindy Conde rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: children-s

Again, a fun and enjoyable little read. I'm a little irritated by some of these reviewers who are being so harsh about these books; the big complaint that it is just too short, that all of them could have been strung together into a single novel, I understand a bit, but disagree with. I think we're forgetting the audience here: children, young readers! I think this is perfect for them. It is short enough to not be intimidating, but long enough to resolve the story with some humor and messages to ...more

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Jul 23, 2009 Colleen rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: children-s-fiction

I really like this series. It's very exciting - there's adventure and fantasy. However, I think it can be really scary for kids. Especially the part of the goblins in the woods with jagged teeth and long claws that eat cats & dogs and drag small children off into the woods. I think you really have to know your child's tolerance for "creepy" before you let them read this book. But a great series so far... ...more

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Dec 31, 2016 Peter Monn rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Check out my full review on my booktube channel at youtube.com/peterlikesbooks ...more

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Jun 14, 2020 Himanshu Karmacharya rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, childrens-s

The Grace siblings go on yet another fun filled adventure. When Simon is kidnapped by goblins, Mallory and Jacob join forces to rescue him. They meet new friends and make unlikely allies. The book is mostly plot driven, but it is great to see the siblings getting along.

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Jan 12, 2014 C.G. Drews rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: childrens, read-2014, magical-fantasy

I'm totally reading these books for research...not because they're awesome and cute and magical and really fun. *ahem* Okay, so now that that's cleared up! A little review? I don't have a lot to say (gasp), just that it's like reading one chapter! Reading, reading....BOOM...it's finished. Lucky I borrowed two out.

Writing? It's very clear and easy to read. I find a few of the phrases redundant though...like Mallory put Simon's SHOE in her pocket (when they found it while they were looking for h ...more

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Aug 05, 2016 C.P. Cabaniss rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: childrens-books, fantasy

This second installment in the Spiderwick Chronicles held up well with the first one. The characters were once again a great group to tag along with. Mallory, Jared, and Simon seem like real siblings that I am joining on these adventures.

The plot continues to build on information we received in The Field Guide as Jared and his siblings delve deeper into the faerie world. And things are not always nice. This time we deal with goblins, trolls, kidnapping, and a few other unpleasant things.

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Sep 09, 2013 Kat (Lost in Neverland) rated it it was ok · review of another edition

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Feb 23, 2017 Lupe Dominguez rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: ya-fantasy, childrens-books

These are just such fun and quick reads! I'm disappointed I didn't read them when I was younger!! ...more

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Feb 09, 2018 Simona rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fairies

As much fun as the first one! 🙈 can’t wait to read more when I get home😍

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Jul 21, 2020 Andrew rated it really liked it · review of another edition

And so on to the last of my holiday reads (gutted that I have to return to reality and work but such is life if I am ever going to pay for all the books I want).

And on to the second instalment of the Spiderwick chronicles - now this is where I am starting to see some deviation from the film which I have to say (and honestly it was not planned this way) I saw before I had a chance to read the books so yes there will be some comparisons going on even if they are not intentional.

so the series con ...more

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Mar 12, 2014 Cheyenne Cumber rated it really liked it · review of another edition

In the second book of “The Spiderwick” series, Jared, and his siblings, are exposed to even more creatures. The book begins with Jared coming home from detention, and Simon looking for his cat, named Tibbs. As his siblings go off to do there own thing, Jared goes up to the library, to look at the guide. Thumbtack then comes out from his hiding place, and he warns Jared to get rid of the book before something bad happens, which sooner or later it does. When Jared looked out the window he saw his In the second book of “The Spiderwick” series, Jared, and his siblings, are exposed to even more creatures. The book begins with Jared coming home from detention, and Simon looking for his cat, named Tibbs. As his siblings go off to do there own thing, Jared goes up to the library, to look at the guide. Thumbtack then comes out from his hiding place, and he warns Jared to get rid of the book before something bad happens, which sooner or later it does. When Jared looked out the window he saw his brother being dragged to an unseen creature. Jared cannot see the creatures, until Thumbtack takes him to the seeing stone. Once Jared and Mallory have the seeing stone they set off to find Simon. Along the way they run into goblins, trolls, fairies, and Hogsqueal. After Jared rescues Simon, they escape from the goblins. Eventually the goblins leave, they then go back to release the other creatures. Finally they get home with the wounded griffin, and their mother is furious, she grounds them for a month. Once the three children get up to there rooms; Jared’s bed is a mess from Thumbtack.

In the second book, Jared shows a real change. In the previous book he is all about himself, but in this book he was looking out for his siblings and keeping them from getting hurt.

The new setting that emerged in this book is the woods, along with all of the creatures’ homes. The setting made the story more erry and unpredictable, yet it also brought safety to the children. Over the course of one day the siblings see more in the woods than they ever wanted to.

The most important theme that comes from this book is trust. Each of the children had to trust in one another, to save themselves. Mallory had to trust Jared to see the creatures, and judge if they were good or bad news. Simon was trusting his siblings with his life. If they hadn’t come for him, he surely would be dead.

I recommend this to readers age 10 and up. The “Seeing Stone” is an easy read, but the creatures and their actions may scare a younger audience.

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Oct 11, 2014 Siobhan rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I can honestly say that this series is one that was really let down by the film adaptation. Back when the film was released I found myself excited for what was to come, only to be extremely disappointed with what we were given. If you’re someone who enjoyed the film then I really do suggest that you read the books to find out just how great they actually are rather than taking the film standpoint on it.

Filled with more action than the first book, the second in the series sees the siblings headin ...more

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Jul 05, 2014 Jamie rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: youth

2.5 stars
Bit darker than the first book but still very light reading. I like that the kids are getting a deeper understanding of the world around them. But not much happens Just one big event. The beginning threw me off a bit as it doesn't seem to flow with the last book which had an abrupt end and I had expected this to just pick up right there but not quite. Honestly, since it is so close to the move I thing I will just stick to that. I don't feel this adds much and I don't like how just as I ...more

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Apr 02, 2019 Abigail rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Recommends it for: Young Fantasy Lovers / Children Who Believe in Fairies

Shelves: childrens-fantasy, twins, childrens-fiction, chapter-books

Following up on the initial volume of The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Field Guide , this second installment of the series sees Simon kidnapped by the goblins who live in the woods on the Spiderwick estate. Jared, with the aid (more or less) of Thimbletack the brownie, gains a stone that allows him to see the otherwise invisible faeries, and together with Mallory, he sets off to rescue his twin. After escaping the clutches of the the troll living in the nearby creek, they find Simon imprisoned Following up on the initial volume of The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Field Guide , this second installment of the series sees Simon kidnapped by the goblins who live in the woods on the Spiderwick estate. Jared, with the aid (more or less) of Thimbletack the brownie, gains a stone that allows him to see the otherwise invisible faeries, and together with Mallory, he sets off to rescue his twin. After escaping the clutches of the the troll living in the nearby creek, they find Simon imprisoned in a tiny cage in the trees above the goblins' camp. In the process of freeing his brother, Jared also liberates Hogsqueal the hobgoblin, whose spittle, when applied to the eyes, gives all three siblings the ability to see the faeries without recourse to external aides. After luring the goblin crew to a gruesome end at the hands of the troll, the Grace children free the animals held prisoner, bringing a wounded griffin home for Simon to nurse back to health...

Every bit as engrossing as it predecessor, The Seeing Stone expands upon the initial volume in the series, fleshing out both the relationships between the Grace siblings and the magical world they are slowly discovering. I appreciated the fact that Mallory seems a little more supportive, and a little less aggressive towards her brothers than in the previous volume. Although of a fierce temperament, she clearly loves them. I also liked the fact that although he is seen as the trouble-maker, Jared's brother and sister also rely on him to get them out of trouble, when they come home at an outrageously late hour, and their mother is angry. Having disregarded Thimbletack's warnings about keeping Arthur Spiderwick's field guide in the first book, it was clear that the Grace siblings would encounter some sort of danger or threat from the faery world, and Simon's kidnapping felt like the first volley in an ongoing conflict. Young readers will finish this second installment of the series eager to pick up the third, Lucinda's Secret . I know I did! Recommended to young fantasy readers and faery-lovers, although they should be sure to read the The Field Guide first. ...more

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Nov 20, 2015 Bekah rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audiobook-solo, library-borrowed-2015

Read as part of #ReadKidsLit

Even better than the first, very fun adventure, loved the teamwork between Mallory and Jared. I listened to the audiobook version and am still giggling over the Kermit the Frog voice that the narrator (Mark Hamill) gave to the hobgoblin! Anxious to continue, but have to wait in line.

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Apr 15, 2019 James rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: want-to-buy, james, hardcover

Read along with the kid. Such a fun series so far, and she really enjoyed them and is waiting for me to catch up so that we can talk about them. She's particularly fond of Byron the Griffon and the Hobgoblin, both of whom get their introductions here. ...more

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Nov 08, 2010 David Mosley rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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May 03, 2015 Cecilia Raya rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2015-reads, maddening

I really loved this story. I enjoy it a lot.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Tony DiTerlizzi, has been creating children’s books for twenty years. From fanciful picture books like The Broken Ornament and The Spider & The Fly (a Caldecott Honor book), to chapter books like Kenny and The Dragon and The Search for WondLa, DiTerlizzi imbues his stories with rich imagination. With Holly Black, he created the middle-grade ser ...more