Well, derp, of course a book about a preserve for magical creatures deals with the supernatural—it's how exactly it does so that's the interesting part. As Kendra and Seth learn about the magic that exists at their grandparents' place, they find out that magic is very rule-governed. Magic critters aren't necessarily good or evil, but more or less chaotic or ordered—and there are a ton of magic creatures to get to know: satyrs, trolls, fairies, brownies, golems, demons, imps, and so on—plus a bunch we don't even get to meet.
Magic is kinda like the gift that keeps on giving: there's always more to it. Which is great, since Fablehaven is just the first book in the series.
Questions About The Supernatural
- What are the different ways magic can affect humans based on whether they're aware of it or not?
- Why is Kendra immune to magic for so much of the book? What changes that?
- Which of the magic creatures seem the most mysterious to you? Why?
- How does Grandpa try to protect the kids from magic? Which of his tactics are more successful than others? Why?
Chew on This
Magic is not very mysterious in Fablehaven, since it follows its own system of rules that can be learned and followed.
Kendra's innocence makes her the perfect person to interact with high-level magic beings like the Fairy Queen.