Released: March 11, 2014
"Sequels are certain, and they should be welcomed by all who like plenty of "odd" in their odysseys. (Fantasy. 10-13)"
The creator of the Fablehaven series gets his newest venture off to a literal flying start.
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Released: Sept. 10, 2013
"Should satisfy readers hungry for a new fantasy series. (Fantasy. 8-12)"
The appearance of the Four Fallen Great Beasts in Erdas signals the re-emergence of an evil power long forgotten.
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Released: Oct. 12, 2012
"Action aplenty, with tongue (and candy) firmly in cheek. (Fantasy. 11-13)"
The arrival of another nefarious magician prompts further world-saving, fruit-flavored magic and bonding by a squad of small-town preteens in this laidback sequel (
The Candy Shop War, 2007).
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Released: March 20, 2012
"Full measures of swordplay and sorcery, along with a healthy grain or two of salt added to keep things from getting overly earnest. (Quest fantasy. 10-13)"
Plenty of hard-fought skirmishes and an entertainingly diverse supporting cast keep this quest fantasy's middle volume on the right track.
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ADVENTURE
Released: March 22, 2011
"Readers fond of fantasies that don't take themselves too seriously will enjoy this trilogy opener. (Fantasy. 10-13)"
Inventive trials and supporting characters boost this otherwise standard-issue quest fantasy.
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ADVENTURE
Released: Sept. 12, 2007
"Leaving the door open an inch for sequels, he dishes up a crowd-pleaser as delicious—if not so weird—as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory . (Fantasy. 10-13)"
Four fifth-graders are recruited by a scheming magician in this hefty bonbon from the author of the Fablehaven tales.
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FAMILY AND GROWING UP
Released: May 1, 2007
"More sequels are likely. (Fantasy. 12-15)"
Holding together better than its predecessor while continuing to feature plenty of heroism and hilarity, this follow-up to Fablehaven (2006) sends siblings Kendra and Seth back to the secret preserve for magical creatures guarded by their grandparents.
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FAMILY AND GROWING UP
Released: Aug. 1, 2006
"She comes into her own at the rousing climax, but that takes a long time to arrive; stick with Michael Buckley's "Sisters Grimm" tales, which carry a similar premise in more amazing and amusing directions. (Fantasy. 11-13)"
Witty repartee between the central characters, as well as the occasional well-done set piece, isn't enough to hold this hefty debut together.
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