Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. 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. 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. Henry york awakens one night to find that two knobs have popped out of the plaster at the head of his bed. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 289 pages and is available in hardcover format. Lewis tales, youre sure to find this normalkidsgetsweptintofantasyland book a fun read. The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 cupboards series continues with its actionpacked second book, dandelion fire.
Through another he sees a glowing roomwith a man pacing back and forth. See the complete 100 cupboards series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Henry isnt brave, but when he hears a thumping and scratching on the other side of his bedroom wall, he. The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 cupboards series concludes with one final, epic battle in the chestnut king. Henry henry is the main protagonist in 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. He actually came from one of the mysterious cupboards. D wilsons own inimitable stylemore hardcover, 289 pages. Out of one of the cupboards, however, pure evil seeps out, trying to snare henry and his cousin, henrietta.
Yearling random house books for young readers december 26, 2007. Henry has discovered that the 100 cupboard doors hidden behind his bedroom wall are actually portals to other worlds. 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. 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. Scraping the wall reveals 99 cupboards of varying shapes and sizes, each one a connection to another world.
I read in a variety of genres including realistic fiction, historical fiction, mystery, romance, science fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, and chick lit. The latest als book club pick is the first book in the 100 cupboards series by n. Wilson is a fellow of literature at new saint andrews college. He is particularly famous for writing the 100 cupboards trilogy and the ashtown burials book series. The door before 100 cupboards prequel the 100 cupboards go to book. Wilson is a fellow of literature at new saint andrews college, where he teaches classical rhetoric to freshmen. 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. In this excerpt, 12yearold henry york discovers a wall of cupboards in his room and attempts to. Henry moved to a town called henry and found that there were several cupboards on the wall.
Characters and themes are introduced and questions are asked, but resolution comes only with future books. There are hidden cupboards that strange and scary creatures come out of to haunt the world in which we live. He discovers they lead to different places, and that he could go to those places if only he was smaller. 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. 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. 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.
Henry isnt brave, but when he hears a thumping and scratching on the other side of his bedroom wall, he cant ignore it. He comes to his uncles and aunts house in kansas after his own parents are captured by outlaws on one of their many travels. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. He is also the managing editor for credendaagenda magazine, a small trinitarian cultural journ al, as well as the author of leepike.
The 100 cupboards book series 4 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 cupboards series starts here. The three books in the original trilogy are 100 cupboards, dandelion fire, and the chestnut king. However, this book is the first in a trilogy, so the book spends much time introducing the characters and setting the stage for. Henry soon understands that these are not just cupboards, but portals to other worlds. The story opens with henry learning that his parents have been released by their captors, are getting a. Goodreads members who liked 100 cupboards 100 cupboards.
This three book series, 100 cupboards, dandelion fire, and the chestnut king, will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. 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. I found this little treasure on one of my favorite blog haunts, the rabbit room. 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. This blog focuses on books written for middle grade on up essentially 10 to a 110. 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. 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 first book in the 100 cupboards trilogy, it is followed by dandelion fire and the chestnut king. Jan 29, 2010 the latest als book club pick is the first book in the 100 cupboards series by n. Wilson is a popular author hailing from america, who likes to write young adult, childrens literature, fiction, and apologetic novels.
Henry and his cousin henrietta soon understand that these are not just cupboards. He finds that each one goes to a mystical place almost like a portal. 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. 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. 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 first edition of the novel was published in december 26th 2007, and was written by n. Same goes for other language techniques such as repetition and alliteration. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Free download or read online 100 cupboards pdf epub book. Perfect for readers who love percy jackson, the unwanteds, and beyonders. Far away lands, compass combinations, and baseball games in a quiet and lazy town. The main characters of this fantasy, fiction story are. Near the end of the book henry learns that, along with his uncle frank, he isnt an ordinary kid. 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. Wilson his first being leepike ridge and i must say that it is many, many things. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Henry learns that who you are isnt always determined by where you came from, but what you have done with yourself. But his bestselling novels, including the highly acclaimed 100 cupboards series, have traveled far and wide and have been translated into dozens of languages. This a complete study guide to go along with the novel 100 cupboards written by n. Readers everywhere were transported by the 100 cupboard doors leading to 100 worlds of adventure in the bestselling 100 cupboards series. Wilson includes books 100 cupboards, dandelion fire, the chestnut king, and several more. Readers who love percy jackson, the unwanteds, and beyonders will discover that 100 cupboards mean 100 opportunities for adventure. He and his cousin henrietta soon learn that the cupboards in his attic room lead to o.
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