Best book I have ever read! I am a kid writing this, but to all the kids out there, you should really read it! This book has surprises lurking around every corner, or should I say behind every door! Henry, the main character, is dropped into a world he doesn't understand. He has to find a way to stop evil he has released, while making friends, and enemies, and fren-emies. I think this is a must read book for everyone, 10 - 110! I guess nine and up could read it, if they appreciate the characters, and the imaginative worlds behind the doors. If they don't try to be Henry, or his cousin Henrietta, they are perfect for this book! Did you hear? There is a movie coming out! It hasn't been filmed, but on N.D. Wilson's blog (the author) he said he optioned away the rights to 100 cupboards! Three cheers!

I read it and I thought it was interesting but it dragged a little in the beginning. It took at 5 to 6 chapters before it became a page turner. I just finished it and was unable to put it down.

As an adult, I loved this book. Wilson has a great writing style and good use of language. I am enjoying reading YA fantasy books and this is definitely one of the better ones. Still, this books is rather complicated. I am not sure even all 11-year-olds will understand quite what is happening. The series can get a little violent and odd. But you and your kids may like it.

Great story, very imaginative and exciting, but a little scary too. Too old for my 6 year old I think, in hindsight, but he likes scary stuff so wasn't disturbed by it... The kids going places without telling anyone or asking was not great role modeling... Overall was a good message and about finding where you belong and kind of a coming of age for Henry, the main character, as well... We listened to the recorded version - great performer!!

This fantasy had a fresh take (other than the villainess, who stuck me as having wandered in direct from Narnia -- unless the author is intending this to be a reference to the White Witch of Narnia, it was awfully derivative) and I found the story engaging and interesting. And unlike the CSM reviewer, I did like the characters. In particular, I thought Uncle Frank was a really interesting depiction of a more complex character, and added depth to the story. But though there was a sweet tone to parts of the story, it also had a lot of feeling of menace and horror, with peril to family members, and just when you get a feeling of relief at an apparently happy ending...there's a menacing epilogue (to set up for the sequel). Without knowing what happens in the next book, I'm not sure what age to say for this book; standing on its own, the ending would I think be unsettling for younger readers, on top of the tension and peril earlier. So...maybe 11+? But I might revise that age recommendation upward or downward, depending on the sequel.