Fablehaven

I liked this book written by Brandon Mull. For centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. Kendra and her brother, Seth, have no idea their grandfather is the current caretaker of the enchanted preserve. 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.

On September 30th I heard a talk by the author at Utah Valley University during their Book Academy writing conference. I enjoyed his humor and advice on writing fictional characters.