This book would definitely be for middle school students due to the length and some darker moments throughout the story.
This book follow Kendra and Seth who are visiting their grandparents home. The siblings soon discover their grandparents are the caretakers of a magical kingdom known as Fablehaven.
I would recommend this book be available for students to read at their own will. I would be mindful though if students get scared easily there are some scenes that could cause unrest or nightmares.

Reread with Nick because he's never read them before, and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to visit this story again (although technically at this point, I think this must be my re-re-re-re-re-read). I'm incredibly biased about this book because it was a childhood favorite, but also I think it's one of the most unique and enjoyable middle grade fantasy series ever written. :,) ( )

Clearly a kids book but still great fun. Lots of set-up for the rest of the series which I will be reading eventually. ( )

Interesting premise and characters. I wanted to read it since I'd heard so much. More for younger audience, however it is clean and imaginative. ( )

A fast-paced, middle-grade dark fantasy. The two main characters (Kendra & Seth) are fleshed out, with distinct personalities. For the most part they act within their established character, with one or two out of character moments.

I liked that the kids had a personality. Sometimes with middle grade books the main character is bland so that the reader can insert themselves into the story.

The world of Fablehaven is interesting. This book leaves a lot more to discover within the world and plants seeds for an overarching plot in the next books, though it ends satisfactorily enough as a stand alone if you're not quite as thrilled with it as I am! ( )