The next book is Fablehaven: Keys to the Demon Prison. This book was recently released in March, so it may be difficult to find. I was hoping to start it May 26th but if that is not possible, let me know.
Wow these last chapters were quite intense! So many surprises. Unlike Lana I never suspected Gavin at all. Even when he stated turning into a dragon and ate Dugan and knocked Mara off the cliff I thought there was an explanation. I thought he was helping them not himself. I was really shocked to find he was Navarog. It has to be so hard for Kendra. Too many people she really likes and wants to trust turn out to be deceiving her. (one more lesson about life)
Despite all the surprises I enjoyed these chapters. Nothing was predictable. You knew that there would be three creatures that they would have to go against but could only identify one. It would be so scary going somewhere and knowing that you would have to fight three monsters and only had a vague idea of who one of them was. The unknown is more scary than the known and the known can be scary enough. Usually you have some idea as to what will happen but this time he was very good at keeping us in the dark. Vanessa appearing through Tanu, the knapsack burning, Gavin being Navarog, getting rid of Navarog --- all unpredictable surprises. Very good writing as far as I am concerned.
There were incidentals that I liked too. The adults had a hard time letting Kendra and Seth go in against the last dragon. That would be hard to do when you know you are suppose to be protecting them. However, they recognized all that they had been able to accomplish and realized that all though children they were very capable. How often do we discount the abilities of our children because they are children or because we want to protect them. It is hard to let go and let our children take on adult responsibilities. Fortunate they are hardly ever life threatening. Along similar lines I liked it when Kendra was talking to Raxtus and he discounted the value the fairy gave him saying she was like a mother to him so of course that is what she would say. How many parents have heard this. As a parent it hard to help children see their value sometimes because they are too quick to discount it because you are their parent. We tell the truth!
I feel sorry for Kendra as she continues from here. Who does she trust? They have even kidnapped her parents which is against the treaty. Fortunately she has Seth. It is interesting that in the beginning of this book she was wishing that she could talk to Seth about the things Patten wrote but was afraid of what he would do with the information. I think now she may feel that she has someone she can safely work with. He is growing well. She must feel that it is the two of them against the world. Grandpa did tell her though that to give up trust completely is to give in to the evil. It wins. I think Kendra will struggle but she always is concerned about other people such as when she plead to the Fairy Queen to forgive the owl creatures. I think she will even be able to work with Vanessa. I only Vanessae she doesn’t let her down again. I am still very curious to hear what Vanessa’s secret is.
I still think Coulter will solve the time transport gadget and hope he brings Patten AND Lena back to help. Will it be through Patten that they will be able to get Warren out? Maybe information through the Secret Journal?
These were intense chapters and left so much unanswered. I am very anxious to start the next book. Hope I can get our library to get it soon.
I have reserved a copy of the next book at my library, but unfortunately I was late. I was informed that the book is already checked out and one other person is on the waiting list before me. It could take about a month before I can get it. I normally just buy the book, but they do not have this book in soft bound yet since it is so new...I am going to keep my eye out for coupons at Barnes & Nobel...
If everyone is able to get their book soon, we will just go ahead and start it. If you are having problems, let me know as soon as possible.
Wow these last chapters were quite intense! So many surprises. Unlike Lana I never suspected Gavin at all. Even when he stated turning into a dragon and ate Dugan and knocked Mara off the cliff I thought there was an explanation. I thought he was helping them not himself. I was really shocked to find he was Navarog. It has to be so hard for Kendra. Too many people she really likes and wants to trust turn out to be deceiving her.
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Despite all the surprises I enjoyed these chapters. Nothing was predictable. You knew that there would be three creatures that they would have to go against but could only identify one. It would be so scary going somewhere and knowing that you would have to fight three monsters and only had a vague idea of who one of them was. The unknown is more scary than the known and the known can be scary enough. Usually you have some idea as to what will happen but this time he was very good at keeping us in the dark. Vanessa appearing through Tanu, the knapsack burning, Gavin being Navarog, getting rid of Navarog --- all unpredictable surprises. Very good writing as far as I am concerned.
There were incidentals that I liked too. The adults had a hard time letting Kendra and Seth go in against the last dragon. That would be hard to do when you know you are suppose to be protecting them. However, they recognized all that they had been able to accomplish and realized that all though children they were very capable. How often do we discount the abilities of our children because they are children or because we want to protect them. It is hard to let go and let our children take on adult responsibilities. Fortunate they are hardly ever life threatening. Along similar lines I liked it when Kendra was talking to Raxtus and he discounted the value the fairy gave him saying she was like a mother to him so of course that is what she would say. How many parents have heard this. As a parent it hard to help children see their value sometimes because they are too quick to discount it because you are their parent. We tell the truth!
I feel sorry for Kendra as she continues from here. Who does she trust? They have even kidnapped her parents which is against the treaty. Fortunately she has Seth. It is interesting that in the beginning of this book she was wishing that she could talk to Seth about the things Patten wrote but was afraid of what he would do with the information. I think now she may feel that she has someone she can safely work with. He is growing well. She must feel that it is the two of them against the world. Grandpa did tell her though that to give up trust completely is to give in to the evil. It wins. I think Kendra will struggle but she always is concerned about other people such as when she plead to the Fairy Queen to forgive the owl creatures. I think she will even be able to work with Vanessa. I only Vanessae she doesn’t let her down again. I am still very curious to hear what Vanessa’s secret is.
I still think Coulter will solve the time transport gadget and hope he brings Patten AND Lena back to help. Will it be through Patten that they will be able to get Warren out? Maybe information through the Secret Journal?
These were intense chapters and left so much unanswered. I am very anxious to start the next book. Hope I can get our library to get it soon.
I have reserved a copy of the next book at my library, but unfortunately I was late. I was informed that the book is already checked out and one other person is on the waiting list before me. It could take about a month before I can get it. I normally just buy the book, but they do not have this book in soft bound yet since it is so new...I am going to keep my eye out for coupons at Barnes & Nobel...
ReplyDeleteIf everyone is able to get their book soon, we will just go ahead and start it. If you are having problems, let me know as soon as possible.
My library is going to get it but haven't called yet. Who knows when
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ReplyDeleteI bought a copy today. I found a very good deal. He,he,Nae!)
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