Field Guide (Spiderwick Chronicles Series #1)

Enticing

I was challenged by a student to read this story and see who finished first, that is how I came to reading this story. I was pulled into the mystery of the home that the Grace children had moved in to. This first book leaves you wanting to pick up the second book to continue this mystery that lurks within the walls of the their home!! Very fun story and some of the illustations can really make the reader feel like they are a part of the story (ie. notes, letters, etc)

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Fantasy vs. Reality

I was never someone who really enjoyed reading! The only books I really like were children's book. Books that were mandatory to read in school I ready, but not always something I liked or something I would think about reading again. Harry Potter's been out for years now, yet I never had the intention in reading them. It wasn't until July of this year (05) that I finally picked up my sister's Harry Potter books to read. I've finished all 6 in a month. Ever since, I just wanted to read, but it was children's books that I enjoyed. I saw Spiderwick many times, but I never bought them. I guess it was too short! But yesterday, I picked up the boxset and bought it. I was on my way to work, commuting on the train, and started to read book 1. And now it's lunch time, I'am done w/ book 1. It was so interesting! I love it a lot! I'm a day dreamer, so maybe that is the reason I like a lot of children's books b/c its imaginative and creative and it gives you something cute to think about. You'd definitely like to read this book if you like Fantasy stories, but yet sometimes makes you think whether what the author is saying is real. I agree this book is too short, and that they could of combined the 5 books into 1, but it doesn't matter to me now. Whether is 1 book or 5, I'll read them all!

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this is a great book

this was a great book and a easy read. I thought it was a great fantasy book for all ages!

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Enjoyed!

I got the whole set for Christmas! I'm glad I liked them! haha! I think the whole series could have been put into one book, but they were divided into very small books for some reason. But I enjoyed them very much!

Great for all ages

This book is a very short but good read. I thought it was amazing how a lot of action is featured in such a small compact book. It's a perfect book for kids as there's plenty of magic, fantasy, and action all in one. There's not much boring dialogue and you don't have to worry about heavy character development. It's basically a book that's just meant to be read and to have fun.

If you are familiar with Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events, this book may be for you. Although they are two very different books, the idea of making this book a "true story" is similar. I liked that little bit and thought it was a fun addition to the book and provides appeal to younger readers.

The illustrations were also nicely done and provides a good visual aid to help picturing the story. As to the characters; they're all fun and once the magical/fantastical elements have been added, it's even better.

This is a great novel for younger readers, but give it a try even if you don't fall into the age category! it's quick and light and shouldn't even take long to read. What's amazing is in those bits of pages is a lot of things happening to keep the reader entertained for a short while. I will be reading the rest of the series for sure.

Spiderwick Chronicles the Field Guide

The "Spiderwick Chronicles the Field Guide" by Tony Diterlizzi and published by Simon and Schuster Books, is a very good book. It really makes you feel like you are standing in a dark hallway with Jarred or fighting monsters with Mallory and Simon. The adventures that the three of them go on are just amazing. It makes you never want to put the book down. Once you have finished the book, you have a strong desire to go out and buy the next book in the series. My favorite part in the book is when Jarred finally gets into the attic. He finds all kinds of interesting stuff; the walls are covered in book shelves and there are pictures all over the place. But the most interesting part was when he found a book that read "A History of Scottish Dwarves, a Compendium of Brownie Visitations from around the World, and an Etomy of Insects and other Flying Creatures". I think that was a very cool part.

I recommend this book to every one who likes adventures, monsters, and other cool creatures. If you don't like this Fantasy/Science Fiction then I feel sorry for you, because you won't read this book.

Spider wick chronicles book one

There was three kids they just moved into there aunts house. They found a dumbwaiter. The dumbwaiter went up to a old library.
Jared got into the dumbwaiter and went up to the dark library and in the old library they had old books. Then after they found the old library they found a trunk in the attic that Jared found. He found a old book in the trunk and when he started to read it bad stuff has been happening to the kids. They have been looking for the thing that has been doing that stuff to them.
I liked this book because it is a mystery. My favorite part is where bad stuff has been happening to them.
In conclusion I think this book is an adventure that all the kids will relate to them.

spider creap

This book is about three kids finding this ferry's. The kids fawned this book its about caching them. Fares ties the sisters hare to a bed post. One of the boys fines a book in a dark dusty room. I like this book because the adventure the kids have. It talks about magic things happen to the kids. If you like magic and dork things this book for you. If you like thrills Spider Wick for you . I thank people mite like this book. (Its sans like a book for kids to read.

this book is one of the best book I have ever read

I have read almost all the books now and recomend it to readers who are interested in fictional books

My son and I LOVE this series!

This is the first set of chapter books that my seven-year-old has really been intrigued with. He is always asking if we can read another chapter.

My son says: It is the best chapter book that I have ever seen! Some parts are scary because it has lots of goblins and trolls but this makes the stories exciting. My favorite part of this book is when Mallory and Jared meet the troll in the swamp. C-R-E-E-P-Y! My favorite character is Hogsqueal! I recommend this book to children aren't afraid of goblins and trolls!!

spider wich cronachles book 1

the best book 1 i have ever read it was awsome an book 2,3 are good to

Nice and simple

This series is imaginative and great for young readers. I wish that the series was just one book though.

I love this book

I think this book is really cool though it is not exactly like the movie. I think its a lot better than the movie. I suggest this book for warriors readers.

great series

I loved this book and I just ordered the rest of the series!

I am a Boggart...

Love the book, I thought it was going to be a little cliche and guess what I was wrong. Love the way the writer keeps you interested throught the whole book ( less then 100 Pages) the flow of thier words were like magic. The rest of the series are first in my next book to read list.

This was one of the first books I read and I loved it!

How would you feel if you had just discovered a whole new world and that world was out to get you? Would you try to avoid it? Well that is exactly what happens to three children named Jared, Mallory, and Simon Grace. In this book Jared finds 'the straangest thing' in the attic. Itall starts when the three children and their mom move into the Spiderwick mansion. The children all hate the house, but their mom was just glad they had a place to live. All three children are more unique than most people. Mallory-- the oldest, is a great fencer. Simon-- the middle child, loves animals and is Jared's twin brother. Jared-- the youngest, always got into fights and got suspended. These three 'ordinary' children's lives are turned upside down when they discover Arthur Spiderwicks Field Guide, which leads them into a whole new world full of imaginary creatures. Through the story these children discover that they must protect the book from creatures that are trying to use it for evil. I enjoyed reading this bookand the rest of the series. I enjoyed this book because I liked all of the mythical creatures and because I enjoy reading adventure novels. I highly recommend this book to people of all ages and to anyone who likes a good adventure. It kept me reading the whole time. When I finished the book I couldn't wait to read the next in the series.

i LOVE this series!!!!

These books arre soooo great! if you like adventuer books then you'll love these books. These books are filled with excitement ,adventure, and fun! I am very picky about books i could never find agood book. It always taes me FOREEVER to find a book but one day i decided to try this book. By the fisrt 3 or 4 pages i loved it. i have resad the whole series . they were great!! Now i am reading beyond the spiderwick chronicals. I just finished reading the first one. i cant wait untill the second one is realesed. they are so addicting.once you pick it up you cant put it down.i never use to like reading untill i read these books . now i love reading and cant wait to read every night.i read 2 books every week sometimes even 3!!!!also, i carry my book called 'Arther Spiderwicks Field Guide to the fantastical world around you' everywhere.

Okay.....

I thought this was an AWESOME book other than the fact that it was WAY too short.

Spiderwick #1

Spiderwick #1 was an awesome book it had losts of action and mystrey. Its was great and i recommened it to anyone who likes to read espically if you like Narnia books Spiderwick Chronicles are sort of like them. Read it you wont regret it!!!!!

The Field Guide, by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black

The Field Guide, by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi, is the first book of the Spiderwick Chronicles series. I rate this book with four stars. I think the book would be better if the author added more details about topics in the book (setting, characters, events, etc.). The book is about three kids, Jared, Simon, and Mallory. They move into an old house that was once owned by their Aunt Lucinda, who was but into an insane asylum. The house seems somewhat creepy at first, and it turns out 'things' live in the house with them. Later, while his siblings are outside, Jared stumbles across a book that details all of the creatures in the house. The children see a picture of a mysterious man, Arthur Spiderwick, in a secret room. This book is fast-paced and adventurous. I think this is a good book to read if you are a fan of fantasy books and mythological creatures. I think it should have more details about the characters, but overall, it is a good book. I enjoyed this book because it is easy to understand. There is nothing confusing about it. I also enjoyed the other books of this series. If you like this book, I would definitely recommend the others.