The Caretaker’s Guide to Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
This guidebook to the Fablehaven magical preserve is filled with
everything a new Caretaker might need to know in order to survive. There
are entries detailing important information about artifacts large and
small, a complete bestiary of creatures (from fairies to trolls to
satyrs), a guide to identifying demons, dragons, and wizards as well as
valuable insights into the other magical preserves.
Immerse yourself into the secret knowledge that has been handed down
through the generations by reading the updates and notes written in the
margins by the former Caretakers of Fablehaven, including Grandpa
Sorenson, Kendra, and Seth. Fully-illustrated, this unique encyclopedia
has gathered the world of Fablehaven into one volume.
My Review:
Fablehaven has always been one of my favorite series. It is special and so unique in it's characters and the storyline. I have found that fans of all ages love Fablehaven and this book will make all Fablehaven fans scream with delight! It was so exciting to be able to review an early e-copy of The Caretakers Guide to Fablehaven. This book is absolutely beautiful! It showcases the amazing talents of illustrator Brandon Dorman, who brings to life in colorful drawings and sketches all of the characters and creatures found in the Fablehaven series. There are many descriptions and notes from the characters, spilling details from the series for those who've never read them and for those of us who need to revisit them again.
My family is such a huge fan of Brandon Mull's books, but especially this series. We will make sure that this book is a part of our already huge collection of Mull's work. With a new series of Fablehaven books coming out next year (YAY!), this guide will get you pumped up for the continuation of the world of Fablehaven.
My family is such a huge fan of Brandon Mull's books, but especially this series. We will make sure that this book is a part of our already huge collection of Mull's work. With a new series of Fablehaven books coming out next year (YAY!), this guide will get you pumped up for the continuation of the world of Fablehaven.
Excerpt from Introduction:
If you are in possession of this book you are assumed to be the
caretaker or an apprentice caretaker of Fablehaven. By now you’ve been
introduced to the world of mythical and magical creatures. However,
there is still much to learn. Previous caretakers of Fablehaven thought
it would be helpful to create a Caretaker’s Guide specifically for those
tasked with the job of nurturing, protecting, and surviving this
preserve and its inhabitants. Do not be fooled. Fablehaven is an
unpredictable and dangerous place. However, the collective knowledge
gathered within the pages of this bestiary will give you the knowledge
and wisdom needed to not only survive but to thrive. The creatures of
Fablehaven are either light or dark, not necessarily good or evil. In
order to be good, one must recognize the difference between right and
wrong and strive to choose the right. To be truly evil one must do the
contrary. Being good or evil is a choice. This is not so with the
creatures of Fablehaven. What they are largely governs how they act.
Some are inherently builders, some are nurturers, some are playful. Some
are inherently destroyers, some are deceivers, some crave power. Some
love light, some love darkness. But change their nature, and without
much resistance, their identities follow. Like a fairy becoming an imp,
or an imp regaining her fairyhood. Much counsel and advice has been
passed down through generations and given to the new caretakers of this
preserve. Perhaps the most invaluable piece of advice that has ever been
given is this: Those who are careful to cause no mischief, work no
magic, and inflict no harm are protected by the foundational treaty of
Fablehaven. This truth alone may be your strongest ally and your only
defense. One final note. The signs leading up to the front gate were not
always there. In the late eighteenth century, before the guest register
that controls access to Fablehaven was created, two poachers entered
the property in search of big game. Needless to say, they found it. Or
it found them. Many days later, the resident caretaker found them as
well. Or at least he found their bodies of petrified stone. And thus the
first signs outside the gates of Fablehaven were posted. As caretaker
you have accepted a most noble assignment. Keep your eyes open. Obey
with exactness. Take risks only as the last resort and you will have a
better chance at seeing another sunrise. Welcome to Fablehaven.
Meet: Author Brandon Mull
Brandon Mull is the author of the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall
Street Journal bestselling Beyonders and Fablehaven series. Brandon
resides in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his
wife and four children. He spent two years living in the Atacama Desert
of Northern Chile where he learned Spanish and juggling. He once won a
pudding eating contest in the park behind his grandma’s house, earning a
gold medal.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR: Brandon Dorman
Brandon Dorman is the illustrator of the New York Times bestseller The Wizard. His work has appeared in childrens books and on numerous covers, including the Fablehaven series and The Candy Shop War series.
Brandon Dorman is the illustrator of the New York Times bestseller The Wizard. His work has appeared in childrens books and on numerous covers, including the Fablehaven series and The Candy Shop War series.
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