The Second Book

Of the three new books presented to me, I have now completed two. The second book in the Fablehaven series, Rise of the Evening Star, is a thrilling book, and continues to captivate me as a thrilling fantasy.

A few days before the start of summer break, a new student is transferred to Kendra's class. he claims to only be there to get to know people. He already has taken his exams. he is just simply there. Kendra is puzzled by the exclamations that he is 'hot'. She sees a horrible monster; a short creature covered in warts and scabs, some oozing pus. Immediately, Kendra rushes to find Seth. Seth does not see the monstrosity seen by Kendra. Unsure of what to do, they try to contact their grandfather, and fail. One day after school, they meet a magician, Errol Fisk, who claims to be a friend of their grandfather. According to Errol, they have to steal a small statue, and give it to the monster, and it will leave.

This marks the first adventure of Kendra and Seth in book two in the Fablehaven series. They once again accomplish remarkable feats and save the preserve.

Read On!

- Addison

A New Book

I am an avid reader, and am delighted every time I am blessed with a new book. Last night, a package came containing three new books! My mother, wanting to get me reading something new, had ordered the first three books in the Fablehaven series. This is my review of the first book in the series.

Simply titled Fablehaven, the story takes place on a large estate. The main characters Kendra and Seth are visiting their grandparents, while other relatives of theirs, including their parents go on a two and a half week cruise. When they first arrive at Fablehaven, their grandfather sets two rules: stay out of the woods, and don't go into the barn. On their first day, they go swimming in the pool. While swimming, they notice Dale, a helper, setting out milk for the butterflies. Later, Kendra unlocks a diary, and inside finds the message, "Drink the milk." When Kendra and Seth tasted the milk, their eyes were opened to the world of Fablehaven. For in truth, it was not just a large estate, it was a preserve for magical creatures, in place to protect magical species from going extinct.

Once aware of their true surroundings, Kendra and Seth save the preserve from falling, stop a dangerous demon, turn their grandmother from chicken to human, and, unknowingly, save the world.

I would highly recommend Fablehaven to anyone looking for a good read. It is captivating, and exciting, with many unseen twists along the way. I thoroughly enjoyed, and you will too.

Signed,

Addison

Les Miserables

Last night, I was up until midnight. What was I, an eleven year old girl doing up at midnight, you may ask? Well, I spent the better part of the night at the Ahmanson theater watching Les Miserables. It was amazing! The music was so beautiful. At the end, you couldn't refrain from crying. It was a beautiful performance. I especially enjoyed the voice of the actor who played Eponine, and also the voice of Fantine. I really had a good time.