Fablehaven

Trespassers will be turned to stone For centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary is one of the last strongholds of true magic. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite... Kendra and her brother, Seth, have no idea their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws keep order among greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken, powerful forces of evil are unleashed, forcing Kendra and Seth to face the greatest challenge of their lives, to save their family, Fablehaven, and perhaps even the world.

The most dangerous evil has infinite subtlety and patience. Beware: It is rising. At the end of the school year, Kendra and her brother, Seth, find themselves racing back to Fablehaven, a refuge for mythical and magical creatures. Grandpa Sorenson, the caretaker, invites three specialists-a potion master, a magical relics collector, and a mystical creature trapper-to help protect the property from the Society of the Evening Star, an ancient organization determined to infiltrate the preserve and steal a hidden artifact of great power. Time is running out. The Evening Star is storming the gates. If the artifact falls into the wrong hands, it could mean the downfall of other preserves and possibly the world. Will Kendra learn to use her fairy gifts in time? Will Seth stay out of trouble? Can they overcome paralyzing fear? Find out in book two of this bestselling children's fantasy series.

Danger lurks everywhere. Strange things are afoot at Fablehaven. Someone or something has released a plague that transforms beings of light into creatures of darkness. Seth discovers the problem in its infancy, but as the infectious disease spreads, it becomes clear that the preserve cannot hold out for long. In dire need of help, the Sorensons question where to turn. The Sphinx has always given sound advice-but is he a traitor? Inside the Quiet Box, Vanessa might have information that could lead to a cure-but can she be trusted? Meanwhile, Kendra and members of the Knights of the Dawn must journey to a distant preserve and retrieve another hidden artifact. Will the Society of the Evening Star recover it first? Will the plague eclipse all light at Fablehaven? Find out in Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague. (Don't forget to drink the milk.)

All is not as it seems to be. Two hidden artifacts have been found. Three more remain unrecovered. More preserves face destruction as the Society of the Evening Star relentlessly pursues new talismans. Reading in Patton's Journal of Secrets, Kendra learns the location of the key to a vault housing one of the artifacts. In order to retrieve it, the Knights of the Dawn must enter a death trap-a dragon sanctuary called Wyrmroost. The mission cannot proceed without stealing a sacred object zealously guarded by the centaurs. Anybody seen Seth? The race is on to acquire all five of the artifact keys to the great demon prison. Will the Knights of the Dawn conquer Wyrmroost? Who can stop the Sphinx? Can Vanessa be trusted to help? What artifact will be found next? Find out in Fablehaven: Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary.

Hours of crisis often call for sacrifice. After many centuries of plotting, the Sphinx-leader of the Society of the Evening Star-is after the final artifacts needed to open the great demon prison, Zzyzx. If the legendary prison is opened, a tide of evil is certain to usurp control of the world. In an effort to intercept the final artifacts, Kendra, Seth and the Knights of the Dawn race to strange and exotic preserves across the globe. The stakes have never been higher. The risks have never been more deadly. In this explosive series finale, allegiances will be confirmed and secrets revealed as the forces of light and darkness collide in a desperate, climactic battle to control the keys to the demon prison.

Author Brandon Mull's magical creatures from Fablehaven, the brownies, are known for coming into the kitchen at night and baking delightful treats as a surprise for the caretakers and guests. In this official cookbook, the brownies and other characters from the series reveal dozens of their favorite recipes from quick snacks to festive meals to ingenious treats. Start the day with "Sweet and Creamy Fairy Milk" along with "Grandma Sorenson's Hot Apple Pancakes with Powdered Sugar." Lunchtime favorites include "Midsummer's Eve PB&J Sandwiches" and "Ogre Stew." Fast-and-easy desserts include "Seth's Cocoa Krispies Surprise," "Gavin's Gooey S'mores," and "Fairy Toast." The holiday section is perfect for Midsummer Eve and Halloween parties with such recipes as "Hugo's Jack-o'-lantern Mac-and-cheese Bowls," "Muriel's Witch's Brew Juice," and "Zombie Cake Eyeballs." Superfans of the series can enjoy matching the recipes with the character or experience from each novel, such as the "Calico Bread Loaf," which was introduced by the brownies in book one during Kendra's first week at Fablehaven, or the "Mountain Troll Banana Bread," which was inspired by Seth's hilarious banana prank in book four. Written by Brandon Mull and his sister-in-law, Cherie, who is a professional baker, the book is a creative collaboration with easy-to-follow recipes. Each one comes with a color photo and tips to help young chefs get started in the kitchen. This unique, must-have cookbook for Fablehaven and Dragonwatch fans also features a bonus, never-before-published short story starring the brownies by Brandon Mull.