Fablehaven, Book 5:Keys to the Demon Prison [Hardcover]

Brandon Mull (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 23, 2010 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Fablehaven (Book 5)

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. To this end, Kendra, Seth, and the Knights of the Dawn will venture far beyond the walls of Fablehaven to strange and exotic magical preserves across the globe, where the end of every quest becomes the beginning of another. In this explosive series finale, allegiances will be confirmed and secrets revealed as the forces of light and darkness collide in a desperate struggle to control the keys to the demon prison.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Brandon Mull is the author of the New York Times bestselling Fablehaven series (which now has over 1 million copies in print) and The Candy Shop War, winner of the Utah Beehive Award for Juvenile Fiction. He s also the author of Pingo, a new children s picture book illustrated by Brandon Dorman.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 544 pages
• Publisher: Shadow Mountain; 1 edition (March 23, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1606412388
• ISBN-13: 978-1606412381
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.1 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (107 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,571 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Brandon Mull no longer lives on the side of a mountain above a prison. He now resides in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his wife and three children. Since the arrival of his new daughter, he is more the golem of the household than ever, following whatever orders trickle down the chain of command. Brandon is the author of the New York Times bestselling Fablehaven books and The Candy Shop War.

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48 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5th and Final Book in the Fablehaven Series, March 23, 2010

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SciFiChick "The SciFiChick" (Fishers, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fablehaven, Book 5:Keys to the Demon Prison (Hardcover)

Kendra and Seth's parents have been kidnapped by the duplicitous Sphinx, head of the Society of the Evening Star. And the Sphinx now has control of most of the keys to the demon prison Zzyzx, which he wants to open. But opening the demon prison means the means the end of the world.

In this final installment of the Fablehaven series, siblings Kendra and Seth are separated throughout most of the book. Both face their own epic quests as they try to stop the opening of Zzyzx by any means possible. Along the way, they are reunited with old friends and confidants as well as new mysterious characters. Because of their past experience, neither sibling is quick to trust strangers anymore. But the side of good needs all the help they can get in this seemingly unwinnable war.

Fablehaven has continued to be one of my all-time favorite children's fantasy series. And this final book finally reveals mysteries and questions that fans have been waiting for. I am a little disappointed that the series has ended, but am very pleased with the way Mull has wrapped up the story. Kendra and Seth have been extremely enjoyable characters. And the world of Fablehaven appeals to people of all ages. With more fantastic creatures, far off lands, and dangerous quests, Keys to the Demon Prison leads up to an action-packed final battle with a satisfying ending to an incredible series.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Finish!!, March 29, 2010

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Liz G (Miami, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fablehaven, Book 5:Keys to the Demon Prison (Hardcover)

I am sad that this is the ending of the series, but WOW what a way to go! I could not put it down, and I plan to read it again several times! Another great fantasy series for my book shelf!

This book in the series is non-stop action, a few new characters, great character development for some of my favorite characters, and all the loose ends tied up. What more can you ask for in a series finale?

If you like fantasy or fairy tales, I would recommend that you definitely check out this series! There is a brother and sister hero and heroine so I think both guys and gals can find something they relate to in the books. Also, all the favorites of fantasy are included: dragons, fairies, centaurs, unicorns, witches/hags, demons and some interesting twists on vampires.

I agree with the other reviewers that the series is fairly intricate so reading them in order is a must, but it is a great journey. Props to Brandon Mull for providing such an amazing series to lovers of fantasy!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice end, March 25, 2010

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Miriam C. Brown - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fablehaven, Book 5:Keys to the Demon Prison (Hardcover)

I love the Fablehaven series. I was very excited to read the final book. I liked how many questions were answered and the action was fun. However, I think this book had too much action. I think it could have been divided into two or three books and fleshed out more. The finding of the final artifacts and the final battle with the evil forces sort of ran together and provided no respite for the reader. Of course maybe reading it in one day was part of my problem. At any rate, if you like the fablehaven series this one is a must read.