66 pages • 2 hours read
Fablehaven
A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Book Brief
384
Novel • Fiction
Northeastern United States • Contemporary
2006
Middle grade
8-12 years
700L
Super Short Summary
In Fablehaven by Brandon Mull, siblings Kendra and Seth visit their grandparents' estate in Connecticut and discover it is a secret preserve for magical creatures, leading them on an adventure where they learn to navigate the rules of this hidden world while facing various magical challenges and dangers. The book includes depictions of capture and imprisonment.
Fantastical
Adventurous
Mysterious
Emotional
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
173,148 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Fablehaven by Brandon Mull captivates with its imaginative world and engaging characters, making it a hit among younger readers. Its vivid scenes and magical elements are well-received, though some critics find the plot predictable and pacing uneven at times. Overall, it offers a delightful adventure with room for improvement in narrative complexity.
Who Should Read Fablehaven?
Fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson will enjoy Fablehaven. The ideal reader is a preteen or young teenager who loves fantasy adventures, magical creatures, and the theme of good versus evil. With its engaging plot and whimsical world-building, Fablehaven is perfect for those who savor imaginative escapism.
173,148 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Seth
Seth
Kendra's 11-year-old brother known for his energetic and reckless nature, often finding himself in trouble due to his curious disregard for rules.
Grandma Sorenson
Grandma Sorenson
The children's maternal grandmother, who is transformed into a chicken for part of the story; she helps Kendra and Seth understand the preserve's dangers.
Grandpa Sorenson
Grandpa Sorenson
The caretaker of Fablehaven and Kendra and Seth’s paternal grandfather, who is stern but fair, teaching them to respect the preserve’s rules through experience.
Lena
Lena
A former naiad with an ageless quality who aids in preserving and provides guidance to Kendra through open and honest conversations.
Muriel
Muriel
The main antagonist known as an evil witch who was previously a caretaker’s wife; she poses a significant threat through her dark magic practices.
384
Novel • Fiction
Northeastern United States • Contemporary
2006
Middle grade
8-12 years
700L
Continue your reading experience
Subscribe now to unlock the rest of this Study Guide plus our full library, which features expert-written summaries and analyses of 8,000+ additional titles.