Fablehaven No. 2: Grip of the Shadow Plague; Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary

Fablehaven #3-4

by Brandon Mull, Brandon Dorman (Illustrator)

"One of the most enjoyable fantasies I've read" Christopher Paolini

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade, Adventure, Young Adult, Childrens

1024 pages, Paperback

First published January 11, 2011

About the author

BRANDON MULL is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Fablehaven, Dragonwatch, Beyonders, and Five Kingdoms series. A kinetic thinker, Brandon enjoys bouncy balls, squeezable stress toys, and popping bubble wrap. He lives in Utah in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his wife, Erlyn, their eleven children, and three mischievous cats. Brandon loves meeting his readers and hearing about their experiences with his books.

Reviews

[Joey Nichols · Rating 5 out of 5]

My little girls and I have fallen in love with this series and book 2 didn't disappoint either. The character development in each story is so creative and well done (even if Seth does still get on my nerves at times) I saw him mature alot in this story, so i am guessing he is only going to become better as the series goes on.

I went ahead and bought the whole series because I cannot get enough!

[Lisa williams]

This series runs a good race with Harry Potter. Great

[Twyla · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the first story, my favorite part was when they managed to destroy the casue of the plague, and Kurisock, and Ephira, even though Lena had to sacrifice herself to do so. My least favorite aprt was when Lena sacrificed herself, and when the Fairy Queen's Shirne in Fablehaven was destroyed. In the second story, my favorite part was when they managed to defeat Glommus and Siletta, without getting very hurt. My leat favorite aprt was when Gavin revealed himself to acyually be Navarog, and ate Dougan, and trapped Warren and Bubda in the world inside the knapsack. I also liked, in the second story, how Raxtus was helping Kendra.

[Lincoln · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book, as good or even better than the first book. I liked how every part in the book is super good. There are so many cliff hangers and mysteries and betrayals - but I don't like the betrayals. It's just a 100% fantastic good book

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hmm... thought I already reviewed this book.

Suffice it to say: ingenious author; great book; extraordinary series.

[Lucie · Rating 5 out of 5]

These 2 books were awesome. A lot of action and drama that happened. If you like a lot of action these books are for you.

[Jula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lena's death tottaly broke me. However, I am of the opinion thatvkendra and gavin on the following parta must be together. Będziesz, i wasterribly surprised by the visita attona

[Max]

This is the thrid book in the fablehaven series, when Seth and Kendra arrive at fable haven Seth disobeys his grandparents orders by going off the path. He bribes two magical creatures to be his tour guyed while hes exploring. He finds an area ruled by Nipsies, magical creatures who collect gold and helps them win back there land against a group of corrupted Nipsies. Meanwhile Kendra hopes to sneak into a secrete Evening star meeting in hopes to gain in tell on what they are planning. For my golden line I chose “I'll not have my grandson subjected to the humiliation of his reading becoming public. We have to cope with this disgrace discreetly." (Mull 172) because it kind of reminds me of something my grandma would say.

[Jack Kartchner · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought these were really good books I liked this book a lot but I thought it was slow to get to the action

[Ada Lyman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really good book but it was a little slow at the start. I like how the shadow plague spread and made it hard for the characters to figure out what was happening.

[Mortalform · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an interesting series, and Mull seems to have found his formula to keep the pace interesting and the adventures fresh. Worth reading through I sometimes hate that just when it seems safe to like the characters in this series, friends turn out to be the most villainous and the villains become friends again. The amount of betrayal in the series is starting to become disheartening, though it doesn't seem to be affecting the characters as strongly as one would think. Not sure what the author is trying to illustrate with this other than you can trust anybody in these books. I'm amazed the main cast still seem to trust each other more or less enough to function.


****Mild spoiler alert****

I also was having trouble with why the main bad guy wants to usher in the end of the world, since that doesn't seem like good business for anyone. This is every so slightly addressed in this book, which was well timed.


"...We're not much different from a wildlife conservationist trying to protect ugly bats or spiders or mosquitoes from extinction. These refuges exist to protect all magical creatures, the fair ones an the foul ones alike." p 133

"Recognizing dark elements imperceptible to others doesn't make you evil," Grandpa said firmly. "Neither does having courage. We all posses different gifts and abilities. How we use those gifts determines who we are." p 159

" I can not make you evil anymore than you could make me good. You worry that accepting aid from a demon somehow alters your identity... You remain free to use your gifts however you chose." p225

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know I have read all of these books, not sure why this one is being added so much later, but if it was awful I would not have continued. I love this writer, his style and his story. Sometimes it twists a bit much, but if your kids love fantasy and are over 8/9/10 I would read it to them. It is awesome.

[MARY JUN · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wonderful sequel. :)

[Autumn · Rating 4 out of 5]

i read this a few years ago and can't really remember much about it. i will definitley have to read it again if i can find the time.

[Jaryn Law · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is making me hungery for more

[Ben Wise]

This was not my favorite in the series, but do not have a least favorite because all of them are so good.

[Jamisyn]

read again! i liked it.

[Elise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Centaurs are jerks

[Wile E. Coyote Genius · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked how the people were mysterious and they were all powerful like the demons. Good book. They go on many adventures. They learned how to work as a team.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Brandon for a series that any age can read and enjoy! Absolutely love the series!

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was a very good book just like the first one

[Jessier · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are my personal favorite you should read these books

[Amie's Book Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gripping Middle-grade fantasy adventure novel that is perfect for ages 9 to 13.

Kids will love this amazingly creative world that author Brandon Mull has created and will be begging to buy the next book in the series.

I rate this book as 4.5 out of 5 Stars

[Alexandria Pearson]

Picked up the 3rd book in this series, simply because I liked the cover, and there was a quote from Orson Scott Card saying it was good. While this is definitely a YA and geared towards younger readers, I had a great time with these adventures. I listened to all 5 books in the series on audiobook and loved every minute.