Friday, February 5, 2010

Book Review-The Chestnut King by N.D. Wilson (book 3 in the 100 Cupboard Series)

Published by Random House Kids
Released Jan. 26th, 2010
496 pages
5 stars

When Henry York found 99 cupboards hidden behind his bedroom wall, he never dreamed they were doors to entirely new worlds! Unfortunately, Henry’s discovery freed an ancient, undying witch, whose hunger for power would destroy every world connected to the cupboards—and every person whom Henry loves. Henry must seek out the legendary Chestnut King for help. Everything has a price, however, and the Chestnut King’s desire may be as dangerous as the witch herself.

N. D. Wilson concludes a remarkable, worlds-spanning journey that began with one boy and one hundred avenues to adventure.

This is one of the best books I've read in a series. The Chestnut King brought closure in every aspect of the series. N.D. Wilson did an amazing job taking us on Henry's journey to defeating the witch, while also giving us the journeys of Henry's Uncle Frank, His Father and the witch. Each story is woven together beautifully and we are able to experience Henry's growth as a character from other sides of the story, as well as see in more depth the type of characters that Henry's father, Uncle Frank and the Witch are. Be rest assured that all of those close to Henry are included on these journeys through out the course of The Chestnut King and interwoven together perfectly, as they are all brought together towards the end of the story to face the evil Witch.

N.D. Wilson did a magical job at taking us further into the beautiful worlds he's created in 100 Cupboards and allowing us to see how the different worlds are ruled. What I loved the most is how Henry's family all rally around each other bringing strength and courage with their fight of the evil witch. You don't have to be a blood relative to be part of their family, as faeries and magicians unite together.

My favorite character is Henry's Grandmother. I really enjoyed how Henry and his Grandmother's relationship in the story developed. Henry needs the strength of his family and friends to help him complete his journey. What a journey it is.

My favorite character is Henry's Grandmother. I really enjoyed how Henry and his Grandmother's relationship in the story developed. Henry needs the strength of his family and friends to help him complete his journey. What a journey it is.


* For more information, you can visit N.D. Wilson's site here:

**Be sure to visit our blog for N.D. Wilson's/Random House Kids Blog Tour on Monday Feb. 8th, 2010! The Blog Tour will also be posted on our MM site, http://mundiemoms.blogspot.com/ You don't want to miss it, as N.D. Wilson will reveal what is behind one of the cupboards. More information will be posted throughout the weekend.

* The series will also be spotlighted next month on The Today Show!! http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/18179145/.
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