• Fablehaven, Book 1

  • By: Brandon Mull
  • Narrated by: E. B. Stevens
  • Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,555 ratings)

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Fablehaven, Book 1

By: Brandon Mull
Narrated by: E. B. Stevens
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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)

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The performance gets better.

I’m writing this review specifically because of the audio performance.

I almost didn’t buy these audio books (Fablehaven 1-5) because of the reviews on the audio performance. But I like these books so much that it was worth it to me whether the performance was good or not.

I bought the 1st book and the performance was as bad as I was lead to believe. BUT each book the performance gets better. By the last book the performance is very, very, good.

I would tell people not to worry about the performance; the series is so worth it, and the performance makes up for it in the end.

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A Fun New World Emerges for Teen Readers

Although this book is geared towards young teens, it is a fun story about a magical preserve to keep magical creatures safe. It is imaginative an fun even for us adults.

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great read!

entertaining, imaginative, and fun. I recommend this book to people of all ages. my whole family enjoyed it

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superior

ive already bought this book in paper back amazing writer Brandonn mull is thank you

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Narrator uggh

Very annoying listening to someone read the story as if I am two years old.

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This was very good

This was very good
So yeah it’s really g o o d b y e

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Loved it!

My kids and I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the rest! We would love to see this made into a movie!

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Good book, not my type

Forced to read this book so you can’t really take anything away from this review.

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Good Story

I really enjoyed this story I thought it had enough danger and excitement to entertain a kid. The only things I didn’t like was the music and the narrator. He should read stories for younger children. But I thought it was well written

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Enjoyable

Loved the story. The narrator was a good pick as well. Really enjoyed it ready for book 2.

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