Wilson is a popular author hailing from america, who likes to write young adult, childrens literature, fiction, and apologetic novels. Saying that who you are or who you belong to isnt about where you come from is a big thing to say, and a very meaningful and valuable value for children to have. Wilsons 100 cupboards trilogy began with the eponymous book one, 100 cupboards. 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 york moves to henry, kansas to live with his uncle frank, aunt dotty, and cousins penelope, henrietta, and anastasia after his parents are abducted while bike trekking. Scraping the wall reveals 99 cupboards of varying shapes and sizes, each one a connection to another world. There isnt a strong connection or bond between parent and child. Dec 26, 2007 100 cupboards is the first book of a new fantasy adventure, written in the best worldhopping tradition and reinvented in n. The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 cupboards series continues with its. Henry learns that who you are isnt always determined by where you came from, but what you have done with yourself. Henrietta opens a cupboard that leads to a place named endor, and someone at the other side grabs her arm. The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 cupboards series continues with its actionpacked second book, dandelion fire. Wilson includes books 100 cupboards, dandelion fire, the chestnut king, and several more. Henry has discovered that the 100 cupboard doors hidden behind his bedroom wall are actually portals to other worlds.
Henry has discovered that the 100 cupboard doors hidden behind. Education video technology family projects business global events books fiction newsletters. 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. Book two of the 100 cupboards trilogy takes a drastic turn into high fantasy, replete with faeries, wizards, and druids. It unveils a hundred cupboards with two compass dials. Hardcover, 304 pages published on december 26, 2007 by random house books for young readers. 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. Hidden cupboards behind henrys bedroom wall unlocked portals to other worlds that henry and his cousin henrietta couldnt resist exploring. There is an added complexity to the world of 100 cupboards, a sense of lewisian profundity here. See more ideas about 100 cupboards, book lovers and good books. Henry and henrietta discover a key to grandfathers room in one of the cupboards, finding a journal with a map of the cupboards. See the complete 100 cupboards series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Dandelion fire 100 cupboards book 2 the 100 cupboards wilson, n. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. 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. 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.
Wilson lives and writes in the top of a tall, skinny house only one block from where he was born. Two knobs have broken through the wall above his bed and one of them is. He actually came from one of the mysterious cupboards. Wilson, 9780375838828, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. If youve read this book and loved it, youll be happy to know that the sequel, dandelion fire. Near the end of the book henry learns that, along with his uncle frank, he isnt an ordinary kid. Henry york awakens one night to find that two knobs have popped out of the plaster at the head of his bed. He is particularly famous for writing the 100 cupboards trilogy and the ashtown burials book series. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Book 2 of the 100 cupboards is due to be released very shortly. If you havent read the first book, you can rest assured that a new adventure series worthy of time and consideration is being released for your enjoyment. His bed was almost completely hidden beneath chunks of plaster, big and small, while the floor looked like a cross between a.
Book one of the 100 cupboards series well crafted and gratifyingschool library journal. 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. Internal conflict on henrys journey to escape the branding ritual. With the help of his cousin, he explores the cuboards, but they start to get dangerous. How to learn any language in six months chris lonsdale. The first book in the 100 cupboards trilogy, it is followed by dandelion fire and the chestnut king. Wilson writes scary stories for children the atlantic. Sep 05, 2012 100 cupboards is a trilogy with book 2 dandelion fire and book 3 the chestnut king. Gaia and caspian are the other two members of storm. Product title yaheetech white floor cabinetcupboard with 2 doors. The author describes each cupboard in vivid detail. I bought this book at targetit was an unexpected buy because i normally never browse the book section at target, but this day i did and the cover grabbed my interest and after reading the back cover, the story grabbed my interest too.
My 100 cupboards trilogy was off wandering the world in various. In the book 100 cupboards when henrys head is the only thing that can come out of the cupboard what does henry want richard to do. It is a town so still there are times when you can hear a fly trying to get through the window of the lockedup antique store on main street. Author wilson was born as nathan david wilson in the year 1978. Henry soon understands that these are not just cupboards, but portals to other worlds. Two live rattlesnakes were grafted into sams armsone nice, one mean. This book is targeted to children, so the author probably wanted a meaning to the book that would stick with children for the rest of their lives. Jan 29, 2010 the latest als book club pick is the first book in the 100 cupboards series by n. Although the book contains some religious and ethical allegories and biblical allusions, they are not fully explained or integrated within the story. 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. But his bestselling novels, including the highly acclaimed 100 cupboards series, have traveled far and wide and have been translated into dozens of languages. The novel opens with henry fearing that his days in kansas are numbered. 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.
Twelveyearold henry york wakes up one night to find bits of plaster in his hair. I found this little treasure on one of my favorite blog haunts, the rabbit room. It is a short, great read with only 289 pages including the epilogue and is sure to live up to your expectations. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Leepike is a very good book, but i think 100 cupboards surpasses it on a number of levels. Perfect for readers who love percy jackson, the unwanteds, and beyonders. See results from the 100 cupboards books quiz on sporcle, the best trivia site on the internet. Wilson o and of course, after my first experience, i never traveled without the rope, which i have always left coiled beneath the bed.
The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 cupboards series concludes with one final, epic battle in the chestnut king. Book 2, dandelion fire, followed in early 2009 and the series now concludes with the chestnut king on january. Book two of the 100 cupboards series a mustread serieswashington post. This book must definitely be read in its place in the series. No more depictions of scrappy kansas baseball games or sisters teasing one another over girlish crushes. Henry york stars in the second book of the 100 cupboards trilogy, dandelion fire. He realizes that he had felt at home with his aunt, uncle. Wilson is the author of several other middle grade books including the ashtown burials series.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In this excerpt, 12yearold henry york discovers a wall of cupboards in his room and attempts to. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series, and reading more of his other books. Dandelion fire 100 cupboards book 2 the 100 cupboards. Its a scary book, and the scariness is no accident. Henry isnt brave, but when he hears a thumping and scratching on the other side of his bedroom wall, he. Wislson external confict internal conflict person vs nature henry vs nature henrietta is on the search for a man named eli. His parents have returned to the states after their adventure, its only a matter of days or weeks. Projects, popular woodworking, woodworking techniques, woodworking machinery. Readers who love percy jackson, the unwanteds, and beyonders will discover that 100 cupboards mean 100 opportunities for adventure. Published march th 2008 by dial books first published april 1st 2007.
The reader can even see what every lock on the cupboards look like, and exactly where they are located. In the book 100 cupboards what does zeke use to hit the witch. In this action filled book, a boy finds 100 cuboards behind his wall paper. Jul 25, 2012 100 cupboards trilogy book trailer duration. If you love short, adventurous books with fantasy within them, i truly do recommend this book.
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