Wilson keeps his readers glued to the book i couldnt put it down. Scraping the wall reveals 99 cupboards of varying shapes and sizes, each one a connection to another world. Perfect for readers who love percy jackson, the unwanteds, and beyonders. In this excerpt, 12yearold henry york discovers a wall of cupboards in his room and attempts to. Yearling random house books for young readers december 26, 2007. The influence of chesterton, lewis, and tolkien cannot be missed in his writing. Dandelion fire 100 cupboards book 2 the 100 cupboards. The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 cupboards series starts here. He found 100 cupboards on the wall of his bedroom and explored them with. The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 cupboards series continues with its actionpacked second book, dandelion fire. Listeners everywhere were transported by the 100 cupboard doors leading to 100 worlds of adventure in the bestselling 100 cupboards series. Henry learns that who you are isnt always determined by where you came from, but what you have done with yourself.
If you are looking for something to read that will hold your attention for the duration then 100 cupboards is the book for you. Henry the town, henry the main character, and henrietta the cousin. Hidden cupboards behind henry s bedroom wall unlocked portals to other worlds that henry and his cousin henrietta couldnt resist exploring. The book ends when henry receives another threatening letter from the post office box. Jan 29, 2010 the latest als book club pick is the first book in the 100 cupboards series by n. One of the cupboards opens onto a green, windy world that henry can smell and hear but cant see. Henry york awakens one night to find that two knobs have popped out of the plaster at the head of his bed. About the chestnut king 100 cupboards book 3 henry s final battle has arrived in the third book of the bestselling 100 cupboard series, about 100 cupboard doors leading to 100 worlds of adventure. In the book 100 cupboards what does zeke use to hit the witch. Henry isnt brave, but when he hears a thumping and scratching on the other side of his bedroom wall, he. The first book in the 100 cupboards trilogy, it is followed by dandelion fire and the chestnut king. Meanwhile, nimiane has recovered and is plotting in one of the places beyond the cupboards. Henry york stars in the second book of the 100 cupboards trilogy, dandelion fire. Sep 11, 2010 henry is given the little attic room and soon discovers 99 little cupboard doors hidden under crumbling plaster on the wall.
Dec 23, 2008 this three book series, 100 cupboards, dandelion fire, and the chestnut king, will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. Wilson when henry york is forced to stay with his aunt and uncle for the summer in henry, kansas, he realizes things might not be so bad. Book two of the 100 cupboards series a mustread serieswashington post. Loved 100 cupboards but the sequel, dandelion fire, kept me up all night. His parents have returned to the states after their adventure, its only a matter of days or weeks. The chestnut king 100 cupboards book 3 on apple books. The main characters of this fantasy, fiction story are. The book has been awarded with iowa childrens choice. Dec 23, 2008 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. She emerges from one of the cupboards, endor, near the end of the book. This three book series, 100 cupboards, dandelion fire, and the chestnut king, will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat.
The 100 cupboards novel is bursting with wonder and excitement as young henry unlocks the. In book two of the 100 cupboards trilogy, henry, ks, forms a distant memory as henry, henrietta, and the rest of their family embark on. In this action filled book, a boy finds 100 cuboards behind his wall paper. Henry has discovered that the hundred cupboard doors hidden behind his bedroom wall are actually portals to other worlds. He scrapes off the plaster and discovers mysterious doorscupboards of all different shapes and sizes. Intended for ages 812, but younger children may not enjoy the somewhat slow pace.
They include his uncle frank, aunt dotty and three cousins, henrietta, penelope, and anastasia. Henry was then sent to live with his uncle and aunt in henry, kansas. Its what i might call a forgettable fantasy that will just become another book ive read and liked. Mysterious and intriguing enough to capture the attention of even the most reluctant reader, and yet grounded by the presence of a loving family with solid morals, this first book in the 100 cupboards trilogy is fascinating, sometimes frightening, and ultimately satisfying. The chestnut king 100 cupboards book 3 the 100 cupboards. He scrapes off the plaster and discovers mysterious doorscupboards of all different shapes and. Or click this one to read about the magical cupboards themselves. There henry lived for about 11 years of his life until his adopted parents were kidnapped on a bike tour and held for ransom.
He scrapes off the plaster and discovers mysterious doors cupboards of all different shapes and. Henry has discovered that the 100 cupboard doors hidden behind his bedroom wall are actually portals to other worlds. Henry isnt brave, but when he hears a thumping and scratching on the other side of his bedroom wall, he cant ignore it. The novel opens with henry fearing that his days in kansas are numbered. 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. Henrys loving, overprotective, and somewhat distant parents have been. 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. It is a secular book, after all, though the writer is a christian as far as i know. Henry york moves to henry, kansas to live with his uncle frank, aunt dotty. When hyacinth finds an unusual door, two boys in search of vengeance, and a witch intent on destroying the world, the ultimate battle of good vs. As the story progressed and became more mysterious and, as a whole, this is a very mysterious book, it grabbed my attention.
Like all of wilsons books, i find them most enjoyable read outloud, so go find someone to read to. Later on in the book, henry is reunited with his mother, hyacinth, and father, mordecai, who had been trapped inside a faren hill for good many years and was. Henry york the 12yearold protagonist of the story, henry lived with his adopted parents, phil and ursula, that were kidnapped a short while before the beginning of the book. Some of the people henry meets on the other side of the cupboards are glad he uncovered the cupboards, but others are furious that he did so. There isnt a strong connection or bond between parent and child. When henry yorks parents get kidnapped in south america he goes to live with his relatives in henry, kansas. Henry has discovered that the 100 cupboard doors hidden behind. Henry and his cousin henrietta soon understand that these are not just cupboards. Leepike is a very good book, but i think 100 cupboards surpasses it on a number of levels. Through another he sees a glowing room with a man pacing back and forth. The first book in the trilogy 100 cupboards was published in 2007, the. A hand had reached through the cupboard and pulled both henry and henrietta. I think an exploration of the three henrys in the book would be interesting as well.
Twelveyearold henry york is going to sleep one night when he hea. Then when he has to move in with his aunt and uncle, henry finds out that he originated from a world beyond the cupboards. Wilson o and of course, after my first experience, i never traveled without the rope, which i have always left coiled beneath the bed. He actually came from one of the mysterious cupboards. Near the end of the book henry learns that, along with his uncle frank, he isnt an ordinary kid. As the cupboards open and henry glimpses through to other worlds, questions arise about his past and mysteries about the old house, the dead grandfather, and his uncle frank come. Plot summary henry york lives with his uncle frank, aunt dotty and cousins anastasia, henrietta and penelope in henry, kan. Henry soon understands that these are not just cupboards, but portals to other worlds. The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 cupboards series concludes with one final, epic battle in the chestnut king.
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. The door before is a prequel to the 100 cupboards trilogy 100 cupboards, dandelion fire, and the chestnut king. Book one of the 100 cupboards series well crafted and gratifyingschool library journal. The main character, henry, finds these cupboards that lead to different worlds. He found 100 cupboards on the wall of his bedroom and explored them with the help of his 12yearold cousin, henrietta. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 289 pages and is available in hardcover format. Readers who love percy jackson, the unwanteds, and beyonders will discover that 100 cupboards mean 100 opportunities for adventure. Even before nimiane emerges from endor, henry had been suspicious of the cupboard.
However, this book is the first in a trilogy, so the book spends much time introducing the characters and setting the stage for. The writing was lighthearted and humorous, and, while the first few pages werent the most exciting, the writing style kept me going. Wilsons fantasy fiction, once they find out about the pending release of this book, will be jumping up and down with barely contained excitement. It explores various themes and develops the characters with the progression of each chapter.
Hidden cupboards behind henrys bedroom wall unlocked portals to other worlds that henry and his cousin henrietta couldnt resist exploring. The first edition of the novel was published in december 26th 2007, and was written by n. York moves to henry, kansas to live with his uncle frank, aunt dotty, and. 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. Nimiane nimianne is the main antagonist in 100 cupboards. If youd like to read about the main character, henry york, you can click this link to read his article. With the help of his cousin, he explores the cuboards, but they start to get dangerous. One night, henry and his adventurous cousin, henrietta, discover a key to their deceased grandfather.
About dandelion fire 100 cupboards book 2 will henry s fiery new magic consume him in the second book of the bestselling 100 cupboard series, about 100 cupboard doors leading to 100 worlds of adventure. Plot summary when his travelwriter parents are kidnapped in colombia, 12yearold henry york takes a bus to kansas to stay with uncle frank, aunt dotty and cousins anastasia, penelope and henrietta. Free download or read online 100 cupboards pdf epub book. This book is full of suspense and many things happen that you didnt expect would happen.