by Brandon Mull
First published 2015
When you inherit the role of caretaker at Fablehaven, survival is not guaranteed. This secret preserve houses hundreds of mythical creatures—some beautiful, many deadly—and each requires precise handling. Fairies can curse you with a whisper. Demons plot constantly. Magical treaties and ancient rules govern every interaction, and one wrong move means instant destruction. Your guidebook is your lifeline: it contains critical knowledge about creature behaviors, preserve boundaries, and survival tactics passed down through generations of caretakers. Learn the protocols, master the magical defenses, and understand the delicate ecosystem—or risk unleashing catastrophic supernatural consequences. Your mission: protect both the magical inhabitants and the unsuspecting human world beyond Fablehaven's boundaries.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Fablehaven
128 pages · Hardcover · Shadow Mountain Publishing