Fablehaven
by Brandon Mull
★ Top 25 book of 2006 · #16 on Best Books of 2006
Fablehaven is a hidden refuge where mystical creatures were gathered to save them from extinction. When its rules are broken and an arcane evil is released, Kendra and her brother Seth, whose grandfather is the caretaker, must face the greatest challenge of their lives.
Best for: Readers who like magical creature adventures with sibling heroes
Fablehaven is #16 on BookWard's Best Books of 2006, out of 46 2006 books that cleared our data bar.
What Fablehaven is about
Kendra and Seth Sorenson are spending a few weeks with their grandfather Stan. They learn that his grounds are Fablehaven, a hidden preserve where magical creatures are kept safe from extinction, including trolls, satyrs, witches, imps and fairies. The children are told never to enter the woods, where dangerous beings live, but a glass of unpasteurized milk from the farm cow lets them see the fairies, and Seth in particular finds the rules hard to follow.
When he befriends a witch in a shack and the night of Midsummer's Eve approaches, the barriers that protect the family begin to give way, and one reckless choice brings serious consequences. Brandon Mull's book is a brisk, inventive adventure about siblings, courage and what happens when rules are ignored. It will especially suit young readers who love hidden magic and creatures of every kind.
Fablehaven on the Best Books of 2006
Fablehaven came out in 2006. Of the 46 books first published in 2006 that met BookWard's data bar, it ranks #16 on our Best Books of 2006 list.
Why it made the list: 287 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4.3 out of 5 (16 ratings). The list ranks each year’s books on how many readers have picked them up, how highly readers rate them, and how many are reading them right now.
Nearby on the 2006 list
- Cell Stephen King, #14
- Sharp Objects Gillian Flynn, #15
- Lisey's Story Stephen King, #17
- Omnivore's Dilemma. a Natural History of Four Meals Michael Pollan, #18
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The numbers behind it
- Readers: 230 want to read it, 11 are reading it now and 46 have read it, according to Open Library.
- Ratings: 4.3 out of 5 from 16 Open Library ratings.
| Signal | This book (0 to 100) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 63 | 55% |
| Reader love | 80 | 25% |
| Being read right now | 46 | 20% |
Questions about Fablehaven
When was Fablehaven published?
Fablehaven by Brandon Mull was first published in 2006.
Was Fablehaven one of the best books of 2006?
Fablehaven is #16 on BookWard's Best Books of 2006, out of 46 2006 books that cleared our data bar. 287 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4.3 out of 5 (16 ratings).
Why is Fablehaven on the Best Books of 2006 list?
287 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4.3 out of 5 (16 ratings).
More of the best books of 2006
- The Sea of Monsters Rick Riordan, #1
- The Book Thief Markus Zusak, #2
- Half of a Yellow Sun Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, #3
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas John Boyne, #4
- The Secret Rhonda Byrne, #5
- Mindset Carol S. Dweck, #6
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How we know
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