Like so many others, it is merely a set up book for a series... Well, I. Boring. addyf9e4c9261a3947e54c83f42b687d1bc0 = addyf9e4c9261a3947e54c83f42b687d1bc0 + 'yabookscentral' + '.' + 'com'; Never After: The Thirteenth Fairy (The Chronicles of Never After, #1), Ida and the Unfinished City (The Lost Children Book 2), Heiress Apparently (Daughters of the Dynasty, #1), Frozen 2: Dangerous Secrets: The Story of Iduna and Agnarr, The Camelot Betrayal (Camelot Rising, #2), The Book of Dust: The Secret Commonwealth, Bethany Wicker, Listings Manager & Staff Reviewer, A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle #1), A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive (Dave Pelzer #1). The book is listed for ages "10 and up", but this just isn't altogether appropriate for children. Boring. Henry has to save the faerie world from the disease that everyone is getting while at the same time make a decision between staying in the faerie realm with his best … It wasn't bad but I just wasn't interested in it. I get that its supposed to be YA/Middle grades, but it doesnt match. Star ratings in yellow are from our Staff Reviewers. To clarify, let me go into more detail on what I'm talking about. It all starts out with Henry who found out a magical faerei in the back yard of Mr.Fogarty, an old man who believes in faeries and aliens and thinks that the CIA is always after him. While this book was written for young adults....there are some things in this novel that I would not like my tween or even teen reading. DNF - 70 pages in and not much is happening. Faerie Wars Herbie Brennan Limited preview - 2004. Herbie Brennan lives and works in Ireland. On the surface,... Get exclusive interviews with authors, our top recommended books each month, and see the list of recent giveaway winners! Paperback. I've posted my review of Faerie Wars on my blog (. Anyone can post a reader review, so post yours today! Now that's something I don't say every day. However, the translator they used to send Pyrgus into the other world has been sabotaged, sending Pyrgus drastically off course, landing him in the middle of present-day England, in the backyard of a paranoid old Mr. Fogarty. Aug 3, 2013 - Open a world of reading. The climax of Book 1 occurs with the battle between Redcrosse and the dragon. Also contains reference to homosexuality and mild sexual content (voyeurism, caught-in-the act, nothing too graphic). I don't like the explanation behind UFO abductions. But this book starts off with the boy finding out his mom is having an affair with another woman--I mean, who wants to read about that? ', mainc character's name was Blue, there were fairies [s], Traitor(Spoilers if you havent Read the book), Meet the Epic and Awesome Authors of Fall's Big Fantasy Novels. The Faeman Girl is Mella, daughter of Lord Henry and Queen Holly Blue, half faerie, half human and all trouble. When another student blackmails him about his...", "I really enjoyed Skyhunter, another winner from Marie Lu. It's a pretty good story, with a bit of silly humor and a bit of potty humor (boils on the bottom). The first book in the series, Faerie Warswas published in the United Kingdom in February 2003 by Bloomsbury Publishing. I enjoyed the science and magic aspect tremendously; and I had fun looking up the physic theories thrown in. Welcome back. On September 1, 2005, a 12-hour, 30-minute audio book version of The Purple Emperor, which was read by Gerald Doyle, was released by Recorded Books. Ten years have passed since Ian survived the first devastating attempt on his life. “Brimstone: '...I shall smite thee with my fightful blasting wand so that thy teeth shall drop out, thy skin shall wrinkle, thou shalt have boils on thy bottom and be subject to night sweats, ringing in the ears, falling sickness, flaking dandruff, arthritis, lumbago, uncontrollable dribbling, deafness, runny nose, and ingrowing toenails. This book is supposed to be some kind of fantasy/ science fiction novel, but at times to seems to go from a fantasy world in one paragraph to a science fiction/ modern world in the next paragraph. If you ever have any questions, just email us at any time at This email address is being protected from spambots. He did not blend the two elements together to make a cohesive world. Herbie Brennan is a highly acclaimed author of fiction and non fiction for children and adults. Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for … Meet Kimberley ... And The People Stayed Home (US Only) by: Kitty O' Meara Release Date: November 10th, 2020 Publisher: Tra Publishing       About the Book And the People Stayed Home is a beautifully prod... "SIX MONTHS LATER was a YA suspense/thriller that kept me hooked from the beginning. This website uses cookies. faerie wars has everything a good faerie book needs; adventure, a young faerie with an attitude, wizards, trolls,ect. I picked this up thinking it was a children's book, but lol nope. Robina Fox 18:42, 12 December 2008 (UTC) The Faerie War Chronicles is a good title . Mr. Fogarty enlists the help. By using this website you agree with our cookie policy which you can review or amend at any time. Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 . Oh and the children are being treated as children, misunderstood by their respective parents, until they are forced to grow up and stand their ground. Why I read it: I first purchased Faerie Wars for my wife as a Christmas present. It wasn't the worst thing I read but that still doesn't mean it was good. Come in to read, write, review, and interact with other fans. Read on for more about Kimberley, plus a excerpt & a giveaway! Artemis Fowl, Book 1 By: Eoin Colfer Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker ... What listeners say about The Faerie Wars Chronicles. This book was ok. The Faerie Wars Chronicles is a fantasy action young adult novel series written by James Herbert Brennan.The first book in the series, Faerie Wars was published in the United Kingdom in February 2003 by Bloomsbury Publishing.As of 2008, there are four books in the on-going series. This was a pretty decent book, though not something that gripped me from start to finish, even though I had hoped it would. The Faerie Chronicles Book 1. A bit harsh for an opening, but there's certainly no doubt that Henry lives in the real, modern-day world. He has written over one hundred books including his popular Faerie Wars fantasy series for teen readers, published by Bloomsbury. Discover new books and write reviews on YABooksCentral.com, the only social network devoted to young adult and children's books. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. I gave this novel about 30 pages and found myself not engaged whatsoever. Easy to follow plot. List goes on and on. Diverse characters of different backgrounds, allegiances, personalities, and desires. Read on for more about Casey and her book, plus a giveaway! Some scenes may be unsuitable for particularly sensitive children, or children who scare easily, though it's all written in good fun and tongue-in-cheek. this seems to be a book for someone older than me because i didn't like how it was alway changing and it seemed to be more sophisticated than what I am used to.overall it story it self was not bad and was different from many of the other books I read. Nat is the descendent of the girl who put...", "If your expecting the same type of books that you’ve been reading in this series, you’d be wrong. The Faerie Wars Chroniclesis a fantasyactionyoung adultnovel series written by James Herbert Brennan. Seriously, we finally see a fairy after all that time, and then switch back to boring? The...", "THE COUSINS is a highly devourable and engaging family drama/mystery. I had probably read about a third of the book or more before things picked up. Like so many others, it is merely a set up book for a series... Well, I wasn't hooked. Also contains reference to homosexuality and mild sexual content (voyeurism, caught-in-the act, nothing too graphic). "Fairie Wars" was not written for me and mine. I really thought that I would be more into it but I could barely get interested today. Some scenes may be unsuitable for particularly sensitive. The question then would be where Faerie Wars should take you. This email address is being protected from spambots. I think I would have liked this much better if I were under the age of 15, appreciated British humor, and was more interested in action & adventure instead of just science fiction/urban fantasy. This is the third book in that series. It didn't take long to get to the part where they were throwing live kittens in the vat to make glue, a character took a goat dead for four days, skinned and gutted it and nailed the hide and then the guts to the wall in a particular pattern for a ritual.... 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