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"One of the most enjoyable fantasies I've read..." -- Christopher Paolini, author of the Eragon series
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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 Seth stays behind and discovers an incredible new talent of his own. The siblings are put to the test as the threat grows both abroad and home at the Fablehaven preserve, and Brandon Mull spins his richest and most thrilling fantasy tale yet in this third title of the popular fantasy series.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Of artifacts and other things,
By Amanda Richards (Georgetown, Guyana) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (HALL OF FAME) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Grip of the Shadow Plague (Hardcover)
Brandon Mull is getting hotterWith books as long as Harry Potter This one goes four seventy seven For kids above ten or eleven There's danger lurking everywhere Friend or foe is now unclear With darkness taking over light And fewer folk to lead the fight A plague of shadows spreads its wings O'er Nipsies and all other things There's no time left for talk or tact Just find the missing artifact Fantastic creatures, deadly foes Centaurs with arrows and bows See them change before your eyes The dark forces are on the rise Knight of Dawn or Evening Star No one knows which one you are Or is it what everyone thinks? Can the traitor be the Sphinx? Vanessa's in the Quiet Box Dare they open up the locks? Oh, the secrets she could tell If released from her private hell New characters and distant places Returning long forgotten faces Battle lines are drawn and crossed Could it be Fablehaven's lost? Before you end up all bemused Read one and two, you'll be enthused This is the best, book three of five What next will Brandon Mull contrive? I want to see this on the screen Drinking in each thrilling scene Surround sound and soundly cast From Fablehaven to the last Amanda Richards
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By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fablehaven # 3: Grip of the Shadow Plague (Paperback)
A horrible plague is transforming light creatures into beings of darkness at Fablehaven.Seth discovers the source of the problem, but the Sorenson's can't find a way to stop it. With nowhere to turn, the caretakers of Fablehaven must choose between the Sphinx who might be a traitor, and Vanessa, who they've put in the quiet box because she can't be trusted. In spite of the trouble at Fablehaven, Kendra and other Knights of the Dawn must travel to Lost Mesa (another secret preserve) and try to recover one of the hidden artifacts before The Society of the Evening Star gets their hands on it. The GRIP OF THE SHADOW PLAGUE shares more detail and insight to the goings on in this series, but doesn't reveal all. New and interesting characters are introduced while still moving forward with stories/subplots of characters introduced in previous novels. I can't recommend this series highly enough. The world is amazing, the characters are intriguing, and the secrets keep the reader guessing! Mull reveals just enough to placate the reader's curiosity, but still leaves a dangling carrot or two. I can't wait to learn the SECRETS OF THE DRAGON SANCTUARY! Reviewed by: Joan Stradling
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4.8 out of 5 stars (99 customer reviews) 27 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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3rd in the Fablehaven series for young readers,
By SciFiChick "The SciFiChick" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Grip of the Shadow Plague (Hardcover)
Picking up where the last novel left off, Kendra and Seth are still at Fablehaven with their grandparents. Suspicions have been cast on the Sphinx and his loyalties. Kendra has been recruited as a Knight, and the family agrees that she should infiltrate with hopes of claiming the next artifact before the Sphinx can get to it. And Fablehaven is under attack by a mysterious darkness that is spreading extremely fast. Can Seth and the rest of his family and friends discover the cause and stop it before all of Fablehaven is lost?Each installment in the Fablehaven series has been more action-packed and exciting than the next. Grip of the Shadow Plague has a fast-paced plot where danger and intrigue run rampant. New and interesting characters appear. Dark secrets and betrayals are uncovered. And more mysteries unfold. Kendra and Seth are ordinary children who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances. Fablehaven is full of mystery and wonder that comes alive. Kendra's humility and wisdom is admirable. And Seth's enthusiasm and bravery is inspirational. Fablehaven is easily on par with the Harry Potter series. And if you've been waiting for something to fill the HP loss, look no further. 13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Shadow Plague" is Gripping,
By Rebecca J. Carlson "The Highly Unlikely" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Grip of the Shadow Plague (Hardcover)
No author I know can top Brandon Mull for sheer imaginative power.Kendra and Seth Sorenson are the grandchildren of the caretakers of Fablehaven preserve, one of the few places left on earth where magical creatures can live on in an increasingly skeptical world. The trouble is, not all magical creatures are nice. In fact, some of them are downright evil. All the worst ones have been locked away in a magical prison, and if they ever get out, the world as we know it is basically over. Mull creates a world where the stakes are high, danger is real, and almost everyone is under suspicion. His book has an endless parade of fascinating magical creatures, each with their own habits and personality. Fablehaven 3 contains Mull's best paced plot so far, with lots of adventures (including a visit to a preserve on a reservation in Arizona), an intense action climax, and an ending that leaves the reader eager for the next book. Mull introduces some great new characters in this book, and only kills off about half of them. He's still having trouble with Grandma Sorensen, who had more personality during the time she had been turned into a chicken, but his tween-aged characters live and breathe as always. Seth is still my favorite, and I'm glad to see him begin to discover more of his abilities in this book. So go out and buy your own copy. You certainly can't borrow mine. My husband is going to start reading it to our children tonight, and we just can't wait! Oh, and does anyone else think that centaur on the front page looks like Brandon Mull? 12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than Harry.,
By Backroads "Scatter-brained book fan" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Grip of the Shadow Plague (Hardcover)
This book once again proved why I fight with people that the Fablehaven series is indeed superior to Harry Potter. Thank-you, Brandon Mull, for what I think is the most delightful and most creative book so far (because I will most certainly allow him to write something even more exciting.)What originally began as the sweetness of a little preserve known as Fablehaven has grown into an expanded world of fantasy and secret organizations. Another preserve, brightened with the beautiful desert atmosphere of the Southwest United States, is introduced with just as many wonders as dear Fablehaven. More characters are introduced, which does nothing but make the plot and relationships all the more complex and twisted--awesome. And the characters and places already familiar continue to develop. And Mull writes it all in stride. True to young adult fantasy, his writing is fairly simple, but tight and descriptive just the same. He is in control of this world, while at the same time seeing in awe of just what he has created. The characters are not flashy stereotypes, but subtle, down-to-earth, and very much believable. Amazing book and I cannot wait for the next. |
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