Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The Field Guide Book 1 of the Spiderwick Chronicles


The Field Guide Book 1 of the Spiderwick Chronicles
Author:  Tony  Di Terlizzi and Holly Black
Publisher:  Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers  Year:  2003
ISBN:  978-0-689-85936-8
Genre: Fiction/Fantasy
This book is for Ages: 8 up
AR Points:      1.0
Subjects/Themes: Family Life, Fairies

Plot Summary:  After their father leaves the family, the Grace Children Jared, Simon and Mallory and their mother move from New York City to the old Aunt Lucinda’s house.  The old Victorian house is falling apart and there are creatures living in the walls.  Soon the children discover a dumb waiter, a secret room and a curious field guide written by Lucinda’s father. The field guide is all about fairies, brownies boggarts and other magical creatures.  The field guide says they are all real.

Review: Filled with color and black and white illustrations that bring the story to life The Field Guide is a great book.  The characters are intriguing, the family dynamics are believable.  The idea of interacting with fairies is engaging as these creatures are quite mischievous.This is a series that could get you hooked.

If you like this book you may also like:  More books in The Spiderwick Chronicles or the movie Fairy Tale: A True Story, Rated PG (1997). 

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