I read this because the author is coming to speak at my library, but it turned out to be a really enjoyable read.

The story follows Kendra and Seth (sibilings) who go to stay with their Grandpa on his big estate. But Grandpa's estate isn't what it appears to be. With a combination of Seth's snooping and Kendra's detective work, the kids figure out that Grandpa is actually the caretaker for a magical preserve called Fablehaven, home to many different types of magical creatures. But not all these creatures are good, and when Seth doesn't follow the carefully laid out rules, the two children find themselves on an epic adventure to save Fablehaven and their family.

This is a great action/adventure/fantasy book. It's a good Harry Potter read alike. I'm starting the second book now so I don't know if the series will get darker like Harry Potter did, but this book was great for middle grade readers even as young as third or fourth grade.