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I really enjoyed this book. It's different from many other popular fantasy books, because there is a complete family structure included. No orphan, no "who could the mother / father be?", no "who's going to be the 'father/mentor' figure that gets killed?" Not here -- there's a mother, a father, and two sets of grandparents, one set of whom die before the first book in an ordinary gas leak. Due to their maternal grandparents death, they are introduced to Fablehaven and its mythical creatures. I've loved fauns and centaurs, etc. ever since I read "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe". In fact, I've loved fantasy / sci-fi ever since. Of course, authors have always had a great deal of license when it comes to mythical creatures and they definitely vary a great deal from one book to another, but I like Brandon Mull’s perspective and enjoyed his description of fairies, especially when they are called upon by the Fairy Queen to assist Kendra in defeating a demon named Bahumat. That’s where the action really kicks off. But at the heart of the story is family, being there for each other, and facing what we fear so that we can grow and learn.

Brandon is LDS and has served a mission in Chile. He also visits a lot of schools all over the country talking about writing. At the end of each of his books are questions to ask yourself after or while reading the books. These questions are -- horror of horrors -- actual moral questions to ponder, with emphasis on civics (law & order) and, worst of all, taking responsibility for your own decisions and behavior. In this day and age, we are talking WOW!!!

NOTE: I would DEFINITELY drink the milk!!