Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
Fablehaven Book 1
My rating: 3 of 5 starsFablehaven by Brandon Mull, is difficult to review, It really depends on the age and reading level. As a Middle Grade book, I would give it 2 stars. As a Transition or Early Chapter Book, or book to read to even younger children, I would give it 4 stars.
In an era of children's books like Harry Potter, Inkheart, and Steelheart to just name a few, Fablehaven does not quite hit that level of story or character development. The book is longer like a Middle Grade or Young Adult book, but the reading level and complexity falls short.
If I consider this as an early chapter book or Transition Book then Fablehaven rates much higher compared to many of the other books offered for this 6-9 age group. This would also be a great intro to fantasy series books, as a book that could be read to even younger children. At this transition book age level, or as a book to read to younger children I would give this book 4 stars.
Details:
Series: Fablehaven
Published July 1st 2006 by Shadow Mountain
