The Gryffindors will be talking about the Spiderwick Chronicles (Books 1-5) at the next meeting, but I've gotten stalled after Book 1. I can't seem to find Book 2 at the North Branch or Emily Fowler libraries, even though the card catalog insists there are copies at both locations. I'd really prefer to read the series in order, so I may have to break down and buy the missing book. The sacrifices I make for this group!
As for my reaction so far: I like the concept of Spiderwick, which reminds me of E. Nesbit's Five Children and It, Edward Eager's Half Magic, and Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events. It also reminds me of a book I read a long time ago about a family that moves into an old house and discovers a treasure hunt. The first clue was a note rolled up in a windowshade: "Go to the Room of the Eyes." This was also the title of the book: Go to the Room of the Eyes by Betty K. Erwin (1969).
Spiderwick seems to be aimed at a fairly young set, but I was still disappointed that the first book was so short. The children finally discover a fairy (or sprite) living in their house . . . and then the book ends. What a letdown! I'm hoping the later books will have more meat.
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