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Danger lurks everywhere at Fablehaven, where someone has released a plague that transforms beings of light into creatures of darkness. In dire need of help, the Sorensons question where to turn, now that long trusted allies have been revealed as potential foes. Kendra embarks on a special mission that only she can attempt because of her new abilities as fairykind, while Seth stays behind and discovers an incredible new talent of his own. The siblings are put to the test as the threat grows both abroad and home at the Fablehaven preserve, and Brandon Mull spins his richest and most thrilling fantasy tale yet in this third title of the popular fantasy series.

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Overview

Danger lurks everywhere at Fablehaven, where someone has released a plague that transforms beings of light into creatures of darkness. In dire need of help, the Sorensons question where to turn, now that long trusted allies have been revealed as potential foes. Kendra embarks on a special mission that only she can attempt because of her new abilities as fairykind, while Seth stays behind and discovers an incredible new talent of his own. The siblings are put to the test as the threat grows both abroad and home at the Fablehaven preserve, and Brandon Mull spins his richest and most thrilling fantasy tale yet in this third title of the popular fantasy series.

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The hunt for new talismans continues. A passage in Patton's Journal of Secrets leads Kendra and the Knights of the Dawn on a perilous mission into a closely guarded dragon sanctuary. Quick wits; fast-breaking action.
Hollywood Reporter
The series is generating buzz as a contender in the fantasy-adventure genre to replace the Harry Potter franchise.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781416990284
  • Publisher: Aladdin
  • Publication date: 2/23/2010
  • Edition description: Original
  • Pages: 544
  • Sales rank: 41,163
  • Age range: 8 - 12 Years
  • Lexile: 720L (what's this?)
  • Series: Fablehaven Series , #4
  • Product dimensions: 5.30 (w) x 7.64 (h) x 1.42 (d)

Meet the Author

Brandon Mull
Brandon Mull

Brandon Mull no longer lives on the side of a mountain above a prison. He now resides in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his wife and three children. Since the arrival of his new daughter, he is more the golem of the household than ever, following whatever orders trickle down the chain of command.

Interviews & Essays

Brandon Mull Interviews Seth Sorenson

Brandon: Thanks for agreeing to this interview.
Seth: I thought it was mandatory.

Brandon: It is. Tell us a little about Fablehaven.
Seth: It's kind of a secret.

Brandon: Right, but in this interview you can speak freely.
Seth: If you say so. Fablehaven is a wildlife refuge for magical creatures. My Grandpa and Grandma Sorenson are the caretakers.

Brandon: How long have you known about Fablehaven?
Seth: A couple of years.

Brandon: You're thirteen now?
Seth: Correct. This is really riveting. I'm glad you made it mandatory.

Brandon: I'm just trying to get some of the basics out there for the uninitiated. So is Fablehaven unique?
Seth: There are secret wildlife preserves for magical creatures hidden around the world. Some are specialized, like the dragon sanctuaries.

Brandon: Have you been to a dragon sanctuary?
Seth: Just once. We all almost died, but it was pretty awesome. I got to see my first dragons. We don't have dragons at Fablehaven.

Brandon: Why not?
Seth: They'd kill everybody and destroy everything.

Brandon: What kind of creatures live at Fablehaven?
Seth: You want a list? Fairies, demons, satyrs, centaurs, fog giants, naiads, dryads, nipsies, witches, trolls, ogres, brownies, astrids, leprechauns, minotaurs, dwarves, undead creatures, a golem…and plenty I haven't named. Am I supposed to include the creatures in the dungeon?

Brandon: That was sufficient. At Fablehaven, what type of creature do you like the least?
Seth: The centaurs.

Brandon: Really. I thought you might have said the demons.
Seth: We know the demons are evil. And the wraiths and stuff. The centaurs should help out more, but they don't. Centaurs are jerks.

Brandon: Favorite creatures?
Seth: The satyrs.

Brandon: Aren't they kind of selfish?
Seth: Yes, but they're fun. Newel and Doren are my best friends at Fablehaven. They've helped me get better at tennis.

Brandon: I understand you guys are currently dealing with a serious threat.
Seth: You mean the Society? The Society of the Evening Star is dedicated to stealing artifacts from preserves like Fablehaven. Their main goal is to open Zzyzx, the demon prison, which holds a horde of the worst demons in history, including the Demon King. Preserves like Fablehaven are deadly enough without the Society making everything worse.

Brandon: You seem a little young to be involved in something so dangerous.
Seth: You and my grandparents should get together and go bowling. Seems like no matter how much I prove myself, my grandparents won't give me any credit.

Brandon: You have made occasional errors in judgment that have caused some problems at Fablehaven.
Seth: Okay, that's true. But my stupidest mistakes came partly because I didn't fully get what was going on at Fablehaven and I was insanely curious. I'm smarter than I used to be. Besides, everyone makes mistakes. Haven't you?

Brandon: I have. But I don't think I've ever put lives in danger.
Seth: Have you ever been to a secret wildlife park full of magical creatures?

Brandon: Not really.
Seth: There you go. If I spent all day typing in my basement, I probably wouldn't have put many lives at risk either. I'm just saying.

Brandon: You have a point. The preserves are inherently dangerous.
Seth: A wildlife preserve in Africa, like with lions and water buffalo and hippos and elephants, would be a dangerous place, right?

Brandon: Yes.
Seth: You wouldn't go there and roam around alone.

Brandon: Probably not. I'd at least stay in my car, or want a bunch of guides with guns.
Seth: Now imagine you're at a wildlife park with minotaurs and giants and dragons.

Brandon: I get the point.
Seth: Even experienced adults get eaten at these magical preserves. So far, I'm doing pretty well.

Brandon: Any parting words?
Seth: Everyone likes to criticize me, but one day I'll be the caretaker of Fablehaven. Just you wait.

Brandon: Not Kendra?
Seth: If everything goes wrong, maybe. But I more picture her as president and founding member of the Save the Fairies Foundation.

Brandon: She has bailed you out before. Rescued you.
Seth: What are you trying to do, stir things up? Kendra is great. Someday she might make a fine, hesitant, nervous caretaker.

Brandon: Mind if I tell her what you said?
Seth: Put it in a book, she'll get the news quicker.

Brandon: She's a big reader?
Seth: You guessed it.

Brandon: You're not?
Seth: Depends on the book. Is this over? You mentioned parting words...

Brandon: Sure. Thanks for your time.
Seth: I had no choice, but you're welcome.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 30, 2009

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    Wonderful

    This book is very well written. I like the surprises and twists Brandon Mull has included and we can't wait for the next one.

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 25, 2011

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    Spectacular!

    Love all Fablehaven. Love the characters.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 20, 2009

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    Best book in series so far!

    This was the most hilarious, entertaining, and magical of the Fablehaven series so far. It left us craving more so we are eagerly awaiting the next book.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 26, 2009

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    this great story continues

    I loved this book. It kept me entertained all the way thru this riviting story.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 16, 2009

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    You will LOVE this series!

    I have a 13 year old boy and 15 year old girl and they both EQUALLY love this series! It appeals to a very broad range of readers. We have gone to the book signings of each new release, and every time Brandon Mull has been so gracious.

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  • Posted May 12, 2009

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    loved it

    this book was a great addition to the series and its left me waiting for the next book. i didnt buy these books for a while because i thought that they might be for a younger audience, well i finally bought the first one. then i wentback to the store the next day and bought the rest of the series. im 21 years old and i enjoyed the series very very much and reccomend all 4 books!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 4, 2009

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    Brandon Mull's Fablehaven Series thrilling from start to finish.

    I have been very impressed with Brandon Mull. Each book in this series has gotten better and better. His ability to visualize through words makes it amazing visable for me as the reader to be right there as the story unfolds. I could not wait until book 4 came out and again I am on my seat waiting for book 5.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 2, 2009

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    LOVED this book

    Brandon Mull is such a great author. It is so refreshing to be able to read a book without having to worry about inappropriate language or content. I am very excited for the last book, but sad at the same time. I have really enjoyed reading this series.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 26, 2009

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    Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary is full of thrills, chills and good reading!

    The long awaited 4th book in the Fablehaven series has finally arrived and I practically gobbled it up in one sitting. While at home for winter break, Kendra finds herself in mortal danger from the evil Spinx - the leader of the Society of the Evening Star.

    Kendra and Seth soon find themselves back with their grandparents at Fablehaven - an animal perserve for magical creatures. Because Kendra is "fairykind" - kissed by the fairies - she is the only one who is able to decipher the clues from Patton's secret jounal that will lead them to a hidden artifact the Spinx is determined to steal.

    Will the Knights of the Dawn be able to safely enter the dragon sanctuary to recover the artifact before the Spinx? Does Seth continue to disobey the rules? Has Vanessa really changed her ways? Is there really a spy at Fablehaven?

    This book is full of non-stop action and children of all ages will enjoy this fantasy adventure.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 12, 2009

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    Fantastic!

    This is the best series I have come across since Harry Potter. The characters are wonderful, but the thing I love most about Fablehaven is that I can't quite figure out what is going to happen next. The plot is so well-developed and complex that it keeps me constantly at the edge of my seat! This is a fantastic series for any age, and I definitely think it belongs in my permanent library!

    If you enjoyed Fablehaven as much as I have, you might also like the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 8, 2009

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    Amazing!!!

    This book was absolutely phenomenal. I love this whole series but this is by far the best. The ending was a big surprise, mostly because I didn't want to believe it, but soon found that everything pointed towards it inevitably. This book kept you turning pages and rooting for Kendra and Seth the whole way. I would recommend this to anyone that loves fantasy.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 23, 2009

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    Just a really great family book

    My husband and I started reading books to each other as a way to spend quality time together. I jokingly tell our friends that we are going through another "childhood" phase because the majority of the stories we read are either teen, young adult, or children's books. But, the fact is, that these books are incredibly engaging with great humor, plot twists, etc. Such is the case with Brandon Mull's Fablehaven series. We were looking for something new and happened to come across the first novel. It was slow reading at first, but by the third chapter we were hooked. We've come to consider Kendra and Seth old friends and cannot wait to read the newest book in the series. Brandon's works are great for the entire family. If you're trying to get your children interested in reading and understanding what they've read, check out the question and answer section in the back of each book. This should be used in classrooms, if some enterprising teacher has not already thought of it. If you get a chance, check out the Candy Shop Wars as well.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 25, 2009

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    Great Series

    This series is really good! I cant wait until the next book comes out! If I have to wait much longer i am going to freak!!!

    1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 8, 2011

    This is by far the best book in the series!

    Like the title says, this book was amazing. Our heroes visit a Dragon Sanctuary full of dragons and other cool mystical creatures. And that is after half a book full of other nail-biting action. Mull was definitely in the zone when coming up with this story. I would HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone that loves Fantasy Fiction.

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  • Posted August 6, 2011

    Need Fablehaven Nook Books

    I love this series. I wish Barnes and Noble had it on Ebook like Amazon has for Kindle. I would love to re-read these on my Nook. If you enjoy fantasy you will adore these books!

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  • Posted June 24, 2011

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    One of the BEST

    NEED TO READ!!!

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  • Posted January 10, 2011

    Dragons

    Wow Brandon did an excellent job with the dragons I loved them all dragons are my all time favorite. Very exciting story keep it up.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 30, 2010

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    "I am a 6th grade student in glendale,AZ"

    Fablehaven book four: Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary By: Brandon Mull In this book there were two main characters, Kendra and Seth. Kendra is a nice, loving, caring person. She is now working at a daycare service. At first everything starts great but then the world of Fablehaven comes into her life again. She gets kidnapped. Seth is a very reckless, courageous, talented young man. In the story he finds out he is a shadow charmer. That helps him a lot on his adventures. Through it all, once he gets his sister back they`re on another adventure. In the story Kendra dies, kind of. Once they find out it`s not true they must go and get the key to another artifact. The task is dangerous and they will have to find a way to get through a dragon sanctuary to get the key. Once they enter the dragon temple they face a hydra, poisonous dragon, and a dragon that can make you fall asleep. Once they get through all these obstacles, they have to face an evil dragon that almost kills all of them. The setting is present day at a dragon sanctuary called Wyrmroost. The theme of the story is courage. I liked this story a lot. In my opinion, I would give this book 10 out of 10. I would give it this rating because it had action, adventure, and mystery at every turn. I can kind of relate this to myself because I should have courage. I can also relate it to the other books of Fablehaven. They are a lot alike, as in they are awesome, and I love their story lines. The other books I recommend are Fablehaven book 1, 2, 3 and number five. I haven`t read the fifth book yet but I know it will be awesome. That is my summary for Fablehaven book four.

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  • Posted May 15, 2010

    Wonderful read!

    One of the best fantasy series I have read since Harry Potter! The series does not disappoint! Excited to read fifth and final book. Characters are great and the story does not slow down to bore you!

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  • Posted May 5, 2010

    Hard to rate just one book

    It's hard to rate just one of this series. All of them have been great. Brandon Mull, you have my reader's loyalty. I'm sorry the series will end with just five books. Hope you have something more for us grandmas who like to read young.

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