DiTerlizzi, Tony and Holly Black. 2003. The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers: New York. ISBN: 0-689-85936-8.
Jared Grace’s life is far from ordinary. His father has recently left the family. His mother has moved him, his twin brother Simon and sister Mallory to the run down house of a relative. Jared’s troubles at school follow him home as he begins to hear noises in the new house. The noises are followed by strange and troublesome events. Mallory and Jared’s mother blame Jared for the devious events. At first, only Simon believes Jared’s theory about the origin of the noises and the mysterious activities. However, when the three visit the strange library nestled inside of their shack, disbelief is suspended. A new collection of creatures is discovered. The book ends abruptly with Jared, Simon and Mallory meeting one of their house’s unusually small residents, a Boggart named Thimbletack. Readers will have to read the remaining four books in the series for the continued adventures. The length of the book and the inclusion of simple black and white drawings will appeal to younger readers. Readers who enjoy fantasy but are overwhelmed by the length of some novels will find this series enjoyable.
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