This novel I guess was okay. The characters were not really the greatest kids. I probably wouldn't want to meet them. The violence isn't too exciting and isn't really anything new. The plot: Two kids, Kendra and Seth have to spend their summer with their grandparents, who they haven't even met before. Their grandparents end up being caretakers of a magical refuge for mythical creatures such as, witches, fairies, goblins and the like. I guess Kendra and Seth are good siblings, but Seth is way too reckless. I have never, ever met any kid that stupid, or reckless with annoys me a lot. The only reason why I read it was because my Grandmother got for me, and I didn't want to just leave it on my bookshelf collecting dust. After I finished it, I still had a urge to read the rest, so my grandmother got me the next two books, and I really saw the beauty of this series... the excitement, and action that led ahead. I would of given this series two stars, but because I liked the other books, I'll give it one more. Because this review is sappose to be only about the first one in the series, I'll continue talking about the book. So, I guess if you want to get your kid something they'll really read get them a copy and see how they like them... enjoy!