The Field Guide
The Field Guide Book 1
Readers rate it 3.7 (191 on Hardcover)
136 pages · Released 2008 · Simon and Schuster
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The Spiderwick Chronicles is a well-established middle-grade fantasy adventure that balances mystery and wonder with age-appropriate scares. While fantastical creatures and some peril are present, violence is not graphic, and the overall tone is lighthearted and adventurous rather than dark. The story rewards curiosity, bravery, and family loyalty, making it a solid choice for readers ages 8–12 who enjoy fantasy.
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After their parents' divorce, the Grace kids - twins Jared and Simon and their older sister Mallory - move with their mom to the decaying old mansion belonging to their ancient great-aunt Lucinda, who has been sent off to an asylum. But before they can even unpack, Jared begins to notice that they're not alone in the h... After their parents' divorce, the Grace kids - twins Jared and Simon and their older sister Mallory - move with their mom to the decaying old mansion belonging to their ancient great-aunt Lucinda, who has been sent off to an asylum. But before they can even unpack, Jared begins to notice that they're not alone in the house. There's something living there with them. His investigations eventually lead to an old book filled with pictures of fantastic creatures - Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You - and an even bigger mystery - the disappearance of his great-great-uncle and Lucinda's father, Arthur Spiderwick.
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- Juvenile Fiction
- Loveable Characters
- Plot driven
- Weak Character Development
- Not Diverse Characters
- Unloveable Characters
- Adventurous
- lighthearted
- mysterious
- Classics
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
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ISBN 9781416950172 · Simon and Schuster