Fablehaven, Book 1

By: Brandon Mull

Narrated by: E. B. Stevens

Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

For centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic in a cynical world. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite...

Kendra and her brother Seth have no idea their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws give relative order among greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken, an arcane evil is unleashed, forcing Kendra and Seth to face the greatest challenge of their lives. To save her family, Fablehaven, and perhaps the world, Kendra must find the courage to do what she fears most.

©2006 Brandon Mull (P)2006 Shadow Mountain

Critic reviews

"The dialogue snaps and sizzles... Like Harry Potter, Fablehaven can be read aloud in a family with as much pleasure for grownups as for children... Do yourself a favor, and don't miss the first novel by a writer who is clearly going to be a major figure in popular fantasy." (Orson Scott Card, New York Times Bestselling Author)

"Imagination runs wild in Fablehaven. It is a lucky book that can hold this kind of story." (Obert Skye, Author of Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo)

fantastic story! amazing characters!

wonderful book, made our road trip drive go by quickly. The whole family loved it 👍

Good story.

I loved it. I can hardly wait to read book 2! Easy read for vacation.

This book is amazing

I DON’T KNOW WHAT EVERYONE IS DOSNT LIKE ABOUT THE AUTHOR I THINK HE IS GREAT BUT NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE SAYS YOU NEED TO READ THIS


I thought this book was going to be disappointing but when I started reading it I was absorbed immediately once again this book is AWESOME 😎🤯😃🥳🤩 I also recommend The Books of Umber🙂

Not your average fantasy novel

The book is great!! I love the comedy and spookiness. My favorite part is Mid Summers Eve. My least favorite part is that some kids would get scared listening to this, sadly😢. E.B. Stevens does a great performance ( Even though most people don’t like him, which I don’t understand?!😕) Thank you for reading through this review, made sure to read and/or listen to this!!😘

Good book

I love this book. I've read it multiple times. my only complaint is some editing errors. (duplicate lines)

this is a fantastic book.

Our whole family would huddle around to see what happened next!!! We cant wait to hear the rest of the collection.

Addicted

I purchased these books to listen to while in the car with my grandsons. Before I knew it, I was the one sitting in the car in my driveway to listen to what would happen next. I absolutely love this series. E.B. Stevens he does a wonderful job on the voices. I wish he was still narrating the Dragonwatch Series. I dislike it very much when they switch narrators on you.

These books are magical to the core. Good vs. Bad with twists every which way you turn. I love the characters and their growth not only within themselves but with their family members and friends as well. Fabulous imagination here. These books will always be a series I go back to and listen to again while I am trying to find my next great read. Thank you Fablehaven for taking this 50 year old back to my childhood imagination.

good story

really loved the story. story is paced well. The series promises the same. great performance

Great tone for a younger audience

My only real critique that I can think of is that I wish the story was a little less PG and more suited to an older audience. The story had many surprising side plots which was unexpected and fun. An easy read and definitely will be getting the next in the series.

Amazing!!

Very detailed! Had me frightened for the characters and had me feeling like I was one of them. I have read this multiple times, which shows how much I loved it!