Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. He realizes that he had felt at home with his aunt, uncle. He and his cousin henrietta soon learn that the cupboards in his attic room lead to o. Lewis tales, youre sure to find this normalkidsgetsweptintofantasyland book a fun read. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Wilson is a popular author hailing from america, who likes to write young adult, childrens literature, fiction, and apologetic novels. Readers everywhere were transported by the 100 cupboard doors leading to 100 worlds of adventure in the bestselling 100 cupboards series. He finds that each one goes to a mystical place almost like a portal. Near the end of the book henry learns that, along with his uncle frank, he isnt an ordinary kid. Through another he sees a glowing roomwith a man pacing back and forth. Out of one of the cupboards, however, pure evil seeps out, trying to snare henry and his cousin, henrietta. About 100 cupboards 100 cupboards book 1 discover the dangers locked behind the cupboard doors in the first book in the bestselling 100 cupboard series, about 100 cupboard doors leading to 100 worlds of adventure. By the end of 100 cupboards, you feel like you are on the verge of a much greater adventure that will present even more dangerous challenges for henry, the willis and their neighbor. The three books in the original trilogy are 100 cupboards, dandelion fire, and the chestnut king.
Wilson is a fellow of literature at new saint andrews college, where he teaches classical rhetoric to freshmen. Hidden cupboards behind henrys bedroom wall unlocked portals to other worlds that henry and his cousin henrietta couldnt resist exploring. He comes to his uncles and aunts house in kansas after his own parents are captured by outlaws on one of their many travels. Wilson includes books 100 cupboards, dandelion fire, the chestnut king, and several more. He discovers they lead to different places, and that he could go to those places if only he was smaller. The door before 100 cupboards prequel the 100 cupboards go to book. After the first night of his stay he finds cupboards emerging from the.
This three book series, 100 cupboards, dandelion fire, and the chestnut king, will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. Same goes for other language techniques such as repetition and alliteration. The latest als book club pick is the first book in the 100 cupboards series by n. The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 cupboards series starts here. Wilson is a fellow of literature at new saint andrews college. Scraping the wall reveals 99 cupboards of varying shapes and sizes, each one a connection to another world. If youre after a middle grade novel that puts an interesting and complex twist on the standard portal to another world trope, and thats replete with some clever writing and some creative invention, its wellworth picking up 100 cupboards.
February 11th is going to be jammed with celebration of reading events, and many thanks to former governor jeb bush for inviting me to participate. Wilson his first being leepike ridge and i must say that it is many, many things. See the complete 100 cupboards series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Best fantasy, birdsallwilson, episode 100, episode 41, episode 44, episode 54, episode 67, episode living authors, more31dayfavorites publisher. Author wilson was born as nathan david wilson in the year 1978. Henry henry is the main protagonist in 100 cupboards.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 289 pages and is available in hardcover format. Goodreads members who liked 100 cupboards 100 cupboards. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Henry learns that who you are isnt always determined by where you came from, but what you have done with yourself. The reason i rated this so lowly is because by the stars, i dont think ive ever read anything so slow with so little action. Henry soon understands that these are not just cupboards, but portals to other worlds. Henry yorks parents have been kidnapped biking in south america, and so he is sent off to live with his aunt, uncle, and three girl cousins on their farm. The second book in a planned trilogy, dandelion fire continues the story begun in 100 cupboards of henry york, a young boy living with his cousins in kansas. He is also the managing editor for credendaagenda magazine, a small trinitarian cultural journ al, as well as the author of leepike. Yearling random house books for young readers december 26, 2007. Henry moved to a town called henry and found that there were several cupboards on the wall. Henry york awakens one night to find that two knobs have popped out of the plaster at the head of his bed.
Jan 29, 2010 the latest als book club pick is the first book in the 100 cupboards series by n. Intended for ages 812, but younger children may not enjoy the somewhat slow pace. But his bestselling novels, including the highly acclaimed 100 cupboards series, have traveled far and wide and have been translated into dozens of languages. Discover the dangers locked behind the cupboard doors in the first book in the bestselling 100 cupboard series, about 100 cupboard doors leading to 100 worlds of adventure. Sep 05, 2012 in books you need that sense of fantasy, and to give it that extra wow factor more similes and metaphors are needed. The first edition of the novel was published in december 26th 2007, and was written by n. He actually came from one of the mysterious cupboards. As a 12yearold boy, henry york, who is staying with his uncle and aunt, discovers the cupboards in his uncles attic with his cousin henrietta and friends like zeke, penelope, and anastasia. I will be meeting floridian winners of a 100 cupboards writing contest for breakfast and then heading into a whirlwind of events for the rest of. The 100 cupboards book series 4 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. This a complete study guide to go along with the novel 100 cupboards written by n.
However, this book is the first in a trilogy, so the book spends much time introducing the characters and setting the stage for. D wilsons own inimitable stylemore hardcover, 289 pages. Paperback order in the next 33 hours 7 minutes and get. The story opens with henry learning that his parents have been released by their captors, are getting a. Henry isnt brave, but when he hears a thumping and scratching on the other side of his bedroom wall, he cant ignore it.
The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 cupboards series continues with its actionpacked second book, dandelion fire. In this excerpt, 12yearold henry york discovers a wall of cupboards in his room and attempts to. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Henry and his cousin henrietta soon understand that these are not just cupboards. This blog focuses on books written for middle grade on up essentially 10 to a 110. The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 cupboards series concludes with one final, epic battle in the chestnut king. Far away lands, compass combinations, and baseball games in a quiet and lazy town. Henry has discovered that the 100 cupboard doors hidden behind his bedroom wall are actually portals to other worlds. I found this little treasure on one of my favorite blog haunts, the rabbit room. Henry isnt brave, but when he hears a thumping and scratching on the other side of his bedroom wall, he. I read in a variety of genres including realistic fiction, historical fiction, mystery, romance, science fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, and chick lit. Perfect for readers who love percy jackson, the unwanteds, and beyonders. The main characters of this fantasy, fiction story are.
Conclusion 100 cupboards is a book that is a new series where a young boy tries to find out why there are one hundred cupboards in his room. The first book in the 100 cupboards trilogy, it is followed by dandelion fire and the chestnut. I cant speak for the remaining books quite yet, but i. Wilson lives and writes in the top of a tall, skinny house only one block from where he was born. Characters and themes are introduced and questions are asked, but resolution comes only with future books.
Free download or read online 100 cupboards pdf epub book. The first book in the 100 cupboards trilogy, it is followed by dandelion fire and the chestnut king. Dec 26, 2007 discover the dangers locked behind the cupboard doors in the first book in the bestselling 100 cupboard series, about 100 cupboard doors leading to 100 worlds of adventure. In books you need that sense of fantasy, and to give it that extra wow factor more similes and metaphors are needed. The story opens with henry learning that his parents have been released by their captors, are getting a divorce, and will be picking him up in two weeks. Now, whether youre new to the series or cant wait to know where the cupboards came from, youll want to open the cupboard door to this actionpacked fantasy where friendships are forged, dark forces are challenged, and the adventure begins. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Readers who love percy jackson, the unwanteds, and beyonders will discover that 100 cupboards mean 100 opportunities for adventure. Having lived a sheltered existence thanks to his overprotective parents, the boy is currently staying with his aunt, uncle and cousins and is up for a little adventure. There are hidden cupboards that strange and scary creatures come out of to haunt the world in which we live. He is particularly famous for writing the 100 cupboards trilogy and the ashtown burials book series.