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Fablehaven, Book 1
- Narrated by: E. B. Stevens
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
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Fablehaven, Book 2
- Rise of the Evening Star
- Written by: Brandon Mull
- Narrated by: E. B. Stevens
- Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 44
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story5 out of 5 stars 38
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.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Don’t stop here!
- By Khail Gooding on 2018-01-12
Written by: Brandon Mull
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Fablehaven, Book 3
- The Grip of the Shadow Plague
- Written by: Brandon Mull
- Narrated by: E. B. Stevens
- Length: 13 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 52
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 44
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Story5 out of 5 stars 44
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?
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5 out of 5 stars
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wonderful book
- By Anonymous User on 2021-04-02
Written by: Brandon Mull
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Fablehaven, Book 4
- Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary
- Written by: Brandon Mull
- Narrated by: E. B. Stevens
- Length: 15 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 37
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story5 out of 5 stars 32
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.
Written by: Brandon Mull
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Keys to the Demon Prison
- Fablehaven, Book 5
- Written by: Brandon Mull
- Narrated by: E. B. Stevens
- Length: 17 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 44
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story5 out of 5 stars 38
Since ancient times, the great demon prison Zzyzx has protected the world from the most dangerous servants of darkness, including Gorgrog, the Demon King. After centuries of plotting, the Sphinx is on the verge of recovering the five artifacts necessary to open the legendary prison. Facing the potential of a world-ending calamity, all friends of light must unite in a final effort to thwart the Sphinx's designs and find a safe home for the five artifacts.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I LOVE this book!
- By Landon R. Woodruff on 2022-01-17
Written by: Brandon Mull
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Dragonwatch
- Written by: Brandon Mull
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 42
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 43
In the long-awaited sequel to Fablehaven, the dragons who have been kept at the dragon sanctuaries no longer consider them safe havens but prisons, and they want their freedom. The dragons are no longer our allies....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolute Magic!
- By Scott Jimmo on 2020-01-10
Written by: Brandon Mull
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Wrath of the Dragon King
- Dragonwatch, Book 2
- Written by: Brandon Mull
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 47
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Story5 out of 5 stars 37
After a humiliating defeat at the hands of Kendra and Seth, Celebrant, King of Dragons, prepares to unleash his fury and take control of his native preserve. Armed with information from a new ally - Ronodin, the dark unicorn - Celebrant seeks a legendary talisman: the dominion stone. However, the powerful stone is protected by a cursed castle. Can Kendra and Seth foil Celebrant's plan and beat him to his prize?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Love the book!
- By Maurita S. on 2021-08-29
Written by: Brandon Mull
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Fablehaven, Book 2
- Rise of the Evening Star
- Written by: Brandon Mull
- Narrated by: E. B. Stevens
- Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 44
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story5 out of 5 stars 38
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.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Don’t stop here!
- By Khail Gooding on 2018-01-12
Written by: Brandon Mull
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Fablehaven, Book 3
- The Grip of the Shadow Plague
- Written by: Brandon Mull
- Narrated by: E. B. Stevens
- Length: 13 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 52
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 44
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Story5 out of 5 stars 44
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?
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5 out of 5 stars
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wonderful book
- By Anonymous User on 2021-04-02
Written by: Brandon Mull
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Fablehaven, Book 4
- Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary
- Written by: Brandon Mull
- Narrated by: E. B. Stevens
- Length: 15 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 37
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story5 out of 5 stars 32
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.
Written by: Brandon Mull
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Keys to the Demon Prison
- Fablehaven, Book 5
- Written by: Brandon Mull
- Narrated by: E. B. Stevens
- Length: 17 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 44
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story5 out of 5 stars 38
Since ancient times, the great demon prison Zzyzx has protected the world from the most dangerous servants of darkness, including Gorgrog, the Demon King. After centuries of plotting, the Sphinx is on the verge of recovering the five artifacts necessary to open the legendary prison. Facing the potential of a world-ending calamity, all friends of light must unite in a final effort to thwart the Sphinx's designs and find a safe home for the five artifacts.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I LOVE this book!
- By Landon R. Woodruff on 2022-01-17
Written by: Brandon Mull
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Dragonwatch
- Written by: Brandon Mull
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 42
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 43
In the long-awaited sequel to Fablehaven, the dragons who have been kept at the dragon sanctuaries no longer consider them safe havens but prisons, and they want their freedom. The dragons are no longer our allies....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolute Magic!
- By Scott Jimmo on 2020-01-10
Written by: Brandon Mull
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Wrath of the Dragon King
- Dragonwatch, Book 2
- Written by: Brandon Mull
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 47
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Story5 out of 5 stars 37
After a humiliating defeat at the hands of Kendra and Seth, Celebrant, King of Dragons, prepares to unleash his fury and take control of his native preserve. Armed with information from a new ally - Ronodin, the dark unicorn - Celebrant seeks a legendary talisman: the dominion stone. However, the powerful stone is protected by a cursed castle. Can Kendra and Seth foil Celebrant's plan and beat him to his prize?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Love the book!
- By Maurita S. on 2021-08-29
Written by: Brandon Mull
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Champion of the Titan Games
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- Written by: Brandon Mull
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 15 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 31
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 25
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Story5 out of 5 stars 25
The war against dragons intensifies. Will Kendra and Seth find the help they desperately need from the Giant Queen? This fourth book in a five-book series leaves the underwater dragon preserve of Crescent Lagoon for a gladiator-style arena at Titan Valley - the magical realm of towering giants and enslaved dragons. Our two young heroes have never felt so small or faced a challenge so...giant!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another great book!
- By Anonymous User on 2020-12-28
Written by: Brandon Mull
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Master of the Phantom Isle
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- Written by: Brandon Mull
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 41
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Story5 out of 5 stars 35
The dragons have formally declared war on anyone who stands in their way of freedom and unrestrained power. With every dragon sanctuary that falls, Celebrant, the Dragon King, comes closer to his goal of world domination. No single mortal or creature can stop Celebrant. Kendra will need to raise an army of friends and allies to accomplish her mission to thwart Celebrant because her brother Seth and her closest ally, Bracken, are missing.
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3 out of 5 stars
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This series is not true to the fablehaven series
- By Michael Holthe on 2023-01-09
Written by: Brandon Mull
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Return of the Dragon Slayers
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- Length: 16 hrs and 59 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 32
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 30
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Story5 out of 5 stars 30
The magical world teeters on the brink of collapse. The Dragon King, Celebrant, has united the dragons into a vengeful army, and only a final artifact stands in the way of them unleashing their fury against humankind. With established allegiances shifting under the strain, Seth and Kendra find themselves in desperate need of new allies.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Satisfying Finale
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Chasing the Prophecy
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 23
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Story5 out of 5 stars 21
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5 out of 5 stars
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melancholy ending
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great story!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11
The second epic installment of Brandon Mull’s #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy series!After the cliffhanger ending of A World Without Heroes, Jason is back in the world he’s always known - yet for all his efforts to get home, he finds himself itching to return to Lyrian. Jason knows that the shocking truth he learned from Maldor is precious information that all of his friends in Lyrian, including Rachel, need if they have any hope of surviving and defeating the evil emperor.
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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Apprentice Witch... A+
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Broke, almost homeless, and recently fired. Those are my official reasons for answering a wanted ad for a skeevy-looking bartender gig. It went downhill the moment they asked me to do a trial shift instead of an interview - to see if I'd mesh with their "special" clientele. I think that part went great. Their customers were complete dickheads, and I was an asshole right back. That's the definition of fitting in, right? I expected to get thrown out on my ass. Instead, they...offered me the job?
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Four children have discovered that they have spirit animals - a rare bond between human and animal that has launched them on a quest to save their world. The team heads to the forests of Eura, where another Great Beast is hidden. At first Conor is excited to return to his old home, but when the four young heroes are betrayed by a familiar face, the hunt for the Great Beast becomes a race for their lives. But the real danger may be lying just ahead....
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Publisher's Summary
For centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic in a cynical world. 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 give relative order among greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken, an arcane evil is unleashed, forcing Kendra and Seth to face the greatest challenge of their lives. To save her family, Fablehaven, and perhaps the world, Kendra must find the courage to do what she fears most.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- Steven
- 2019-07-17
Maybe Too Young For Teens
This might be an OK story but my family couldn't get past the narration. He was overly expressive in the way you read to a young child. Expression is good but not in every other word.
We stopped listening to it once. Today, I tried to play it again in while driving. The kids had their headphones in after ten minutes and my wife was asleep.
Maybe if my young-teen and pre-teen were younger they might have been able to get into the story. Then again my wife and I usually have no problem getting into children's stories. Not this one though. We're calling it quits at chapter 8.
2 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- kalan
- 2022-07-11
great book!
loved it ! great read. I put this up there with harry potter ! don't miss out
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 2022-05-09
very nice book👍
loved it such a good book yes 📖 👌 😊 😍 👍 👏 📖
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Cherie Lee
- 2022-02-02
Loved by my whole family!
Whipped through this book in no time! My entire family loved it! Awesome audiobook!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- mason misener
- 2021-03-10
great book
great story, he dose talk like he is telling it to kids, but other than that great book.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Jacob williams
- 2020-12-15
I am not the target audience
I went back to this because I read the story when I was younger. The story is still a good soft fantasy but I found the performance overly happy and patronizing when soundj g out works for younger audiences.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Jaimie M Peters
- 2018-09-18
Fantastic story
My 7 & 9 year old daughters can’t wait to listen to this in the car on our road trips. Such a great story...comparable to Harry Potter
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Meg Barry
- 2014-07-31
Fablehaven deserves a better narrator!
What did you like best about Fablehaven, Book 1? What did you like least?
I love Brandon Mull. His books are great for kids and adults. I was thrilled when the Fablehaven series was added to audible. My consumption of books is primarily through audiobooks these days. Only my love of this series got me through the terrible narration. Not every book can be narrated by Jim Dale, but this series deserves better!
What did you like best about this story?
I like the juxtaposition of drama and comedy. Seth and the satyrs are my favorites!
Would you be willing to try another one of E. B. Stevens’s performances?
No.
Was Fablehaven, Book 1 worth the listening time?
Barely. I am so glad that I was not introduced to this series via this audio recording!
91 people found this helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- SMS1
- 2015-09-13
Great story! Mediocre juvenile performance.
If you could sum up Fablehaven, Book 1 in three words, what would they be?
Great Magical story.
What do you think the narrator could have done better?
It was performed like he was reading to kindergardeners. Over dramatic and too high pitched at times. I also did not like the music in the background when the reading started of a new chapter. Sometimes the music did not even fit the title of the chapter or the situation at hand.
58 people found this helpful
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- BLReedfam
- 2015-01-27
Couldn't Get Passed The Narrator!
Would you try another book from Brandon Mull and/or E. B. Stevens?
I'm not sure because I couldn't actually listen to the whole book. If EB Stevens is narrating, Absolutely Not!!
How did the narrator detract from the book?
I felt like a kindergartner, sitting on a rug, while the librarian read s-l-o-w-l-y and clearly to me. It dragged on and on and on. I'm not sure that would have been the case if the story had just been read at a normal pace.
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
Probably
Any additional comments?
I wanted to hear this book because it was one of my daughters favorites. Even she couldn't stand to listen to it as it was read. Don't they do screenings of a chapter or two before they release an entire audio book? I don't seem to be the only one with this opinion, and I will ALWAYS read the reviews before I buy a book in the future!
46 people found this helpful
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Z
- 2014-07-15
Narration is AWFUL!!!!
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
If everything is (vocally) in italics, bold, caps, and underlined, nothing will stand out. Every sentence is uttered with breathless surprise and awe by this reader, and it's excrutiating to listen to. I abandoned the audio book in chapter 3 and just read the book. So horribly bad.
Would you be willing to try another one of E. B. Stevens’s performances?
Absolutely not. I will be checking every audio book I buy in the future to ensure it's NOT E. B. Stevens.
Was Fablehaven, Book 1 worth the listening time?
The story, yes.
45 people found this helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 2014-04-19
Interesting story but worst narration.
Would you try another book from Brandon Mull and/or E. B. Stevens?
Quite liked the story but couldnt get past chapter 7 as the narrator made the story grindingly boring and tedious
How did the narrator detract from the book?
As said above I think this would be a great series except for the narration. It was so bad that I have returned the book to Audible.
45 people found this helpful
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- LizP
- 2016-02-08
Awful narration
This story might be good, but it's hard to tell because of the horrendous narration. I'm going to try reading the second book rather than listening to it.
34 people found this helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- CL
- 2013-10-22
Good story line - narrated for 5 year olds
I love "good for grown-ups too" kids fantasy. This could have been one of them except for the narration. It's very rare for me not to finish a book, however, after four attempts to get comfortable with the juvenile cadence and voice inflections, I threw in the towel at chapter 4. Too bad. The premise is interesting.
22 people found this helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- E Jason Spinner
- 2013-10-17
MOST ANNOYING NARRATOR I'VE EVER HEARD !
Would you try another book from Brandon Mull and/or E. B. Stevens?
NEVER ANOTHER BOOK BY THIS NARRATOR
What didn’t you like about E. B. Stevens’s performance?
WHERE TO BEGIN - NARRATOR USES DIFFERENT DEGREES OF RASPINESS FOR THE DIFFERENT CHARACTERS. THAT'S IT - A ONE TRICK PONY. AND THE OVER ENTHUSIASTIC RASPY DELIVERY OF CHARACTER 'SETH' WHERE EVERY (AND I MEAN EVERY) WORD HE UTTERED SOUNDED LIKE HE WAS AMPED UP ON SOMETHING ACTUALLY MADE WISH HE'D JUST DIE SOMEHOW SO I DIDN'T HAVE TO LISTEN TO HIM ANYMORE.
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
IN THE END I JUST GOT MORE AND MORE UPSET AND GAVE UP. THE NARRATION JUST WAS TOO ANNOYING AND MADE ME TOO ANGRY TO LISTEN.
I'VE BEEN AN AUDIBLE MEMBER SINCE 2006 AND HAVE LISTENED TO 100'S OF BOOKS AND HAVE NEVER HATED ONE AS MUCH AS THIS ONE.
22 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 2014-01-14
Great story, would have preferre a different read.
Would you listen to Fablehaven, Book 1 again? Why?
Love the story. Read all the books several times in print. Love being to listen to them on the go.
How did the narrator detract from the book?
Yes. Me, and my older kids were turned off by the reader. Felt like an adult talking to a two year old.
21 people found this helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- T Ashworth
- 2015-06-23
Wonderful book, horrible audio book
I downloaded the audio book because my kids and I loved the book, but the narrator is horrible. He sounds like he's trying to read to a preschool class. Not enjoyable to listen to at all.
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