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Brandon Mull

author of Fablehaven, Dragonwatch, and more

THE FIRST BOOK IN A NEW SERIES FROM BRANDON MULL

CHOOSE YOUR GUARDIAN. CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fablehaven and Beyonders series comes an epic new fantasy set in a world where children bond with a spiritual guide—some promising greatness and glory, while others, destruction and death.

Forbidden Mountain

Forbidden Mountain

Brandon Mull

Every Anoran child dreams of the day they will enter the sacred bonding hut and match with a guardian—a spiritual guide who grants magically enhanced abilities. A lucky few will bond with Advocates, who promise greatness and glory. Others will be tempted by forbidden offers from the Accursed—dangerous spirits who bring nothing but destruction and a penalty of death to any Anoran who chooses them. But when Mako discovers that the worst of these agents of chaos has returned to spread an ancient evil through the empire, he faces an unthinkable choice: Will he bond with one of the Accursed to gain the power to stop another?

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★ “[A] thrilling combination of adventure, fantasy, and intrigue….A great choice for kids who love chunky books that allow them to immerse themselves in an imagined world.” —Booklist, starred review

“An enticing adventure….Layered conflicts and worldbuilding provide a solid foundation, and a cliff-hanger ending will leave readers clamoring for the sequel.” —Publishers Weekly

Tales of Newel and Doren series

The Gorgon's Fury

The Gorgon's Fury

Brandon Mull

NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK FOR THE FIRST TIME!

Return to the #1 New York Times bestselling world of Fablehaven, the worldwide fantasy phenomenon! In this hilarious adventure, satyrs Newel and Doren face off with a gorgon turning their friends to stone.

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Fablehaven series

Fablehaven

Fablehaven

Brandon Mull

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the beloved worldwide phenomenon of Fablehaven. In the first book of this New York Times bestselling series, two siblings inherit a hidden sanctuary for magical creatures and must race against the clock to protect it from looming dangers.

For centuries, mystical creatures of all kinds have found a home in Fablehaven, a hidden home where they are protected from extinction. The sanctuary is one of the last strongholds of true magic. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite . . .
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Rise of the Evening Star

Rise of the Evening Star

Brandon Mull

In the second installment of this worldwide phenomenon, Fablehaven comes under attack by a mysterious threat that looms far outside its walls.

The most dangerous evil has infinite subtlety and patience. Beware: It is rising.
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Grip of the Shadow Plague

Grip of the Shadow Plague

Brandon Mull

In the third installment of this worldwide phenomenon, darkness is threatening to overcome Fablehaven—and all the magical creatures within it.

Strange things are afoot at Fablehaven. Seth discovers that someone—or something—has released a mysterious plague of darkness that infects magical creatures and transforms them into monsters. As the disease spreads and the dark creatures attack, the Sorensons are desperate to find a cure. But to triumph over the darkness, they may have to uncover the hidden history of Fablehaven—and their own family.
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Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary

Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary

Brandon Mull

In the fourth installment of this worldwide phenomenon, they must face dragons, giants and demons before time runs out to save the world.

Two hidden artifacts have been found. Three more remain hidden. If all five fall into the wrong hands, they can unlock the great demon prison and unleash unstoppable chaos and destruction on the world.
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Keys to the Demon Prison

Keys to the Demon Prison

Brandon Mull

 In the fifth installment of this worldwide phenomenon, time is running out to stop an army of demons from being unleashed on the world.

Hours of crisis often call for sacrifice.

After centuries of plotting, the Society of the Evening Star is closer than ever to opening the great demon prison and unleashing a tide of evil. And when the enemy strikes even closer to home—kidnapping Kendra and Seth’s parents—it kicks off the epic final showdown between the forces of light and darkness.

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Dragonwatch

Dragonwatch

Dragonwatch

Brandon Mull

The world of Fablehaven grows larger—and more dangerous. In this New York Times bestselling sequel series to the hit fantasy phenomenon, two siblings are locked in an epic battle against dragons who seek to break free and destroy our world.

Seth and Kendra Sorenson are back in a new adventure!
In the hidden dragon sanctuary of Wyrmroost, Celebrant the Just, King of the Dragons, plots his revenge. The time has finally come to to break free from his prison and return the world to the Age of Dragons, when he and his kind ruled without borders.
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Wrath of the Dragon King

Wrath of the Dragon King

Brandon Mull

Dragons have declared war on humanity. Two of the seven dragon sanctuaries have already fallen. Will Wyrmroost be next?

After a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Sorenson siblings, Celebrant, the Dragon King, prepares to unleash his fury and take control of his native preserve by seeking a powerful talisman that will guarantee victory in the war against the humans. With a cursed castle and traitorous creatures standing in the way, Kendra and Seth must attempt to foil Celebrant’s plan.

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Master of the Phantom Isle

Master of the Phantom Isle

Brandon Mull

Cursed by the Key of Forgetting, Seth has lost all memory of his past—his relationships, his experiences, and who he really is. All he knows is that his new mentor, the dark unicorn Ronodin, is leading him on a dangerous journey to the Phantom Isle, a secret gateway to the Under Realm.

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Champion of the Titan Games

Champion of the Titan Games

Brandon Mull

As the war with the dragons intensifies, all eyes are turning to Titan Valley for help. A dragon sanctuary unlike any of the others, this one is home to enslaved dragons ruled by the powerful Giant Queen, one of the five monarchs of the magical world. In addition, it houses the arena for the Titan Games, a series of gladiator-style battles presided over by none other than Humbuggle, the demon who stole Seth’s memories!

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Return of the Dragon Slayers

Return of the Dragon Slayers

Brandon Mull

The magical world teeters on the brink of collapse. Only one matical artifact stands in the way of Celebrant and his vengeful dragon army unleashing their fury against humankind. With established allegiances shifting under the strain, Seth and Kendra find themselves in desperate need of new allies.

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Brandon Mull

Brandon Mull

Brandon Mull is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Fablehaven, Beyonders, and Five Kingdoms series. A kinetic thinker, Brandon enjoys bouncy balls, squeezable stress toys, and popping bubble wrap. He lives in Utah in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his family....

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