At school, someone is running around pretending to be Jared, and it's not Simon. To make matters even worse, now Mallory has disappeared and something foul in the water is killing off all the plants and animals for miles around. Clues point to the old abandoned quarry, just outside of town. Dwarves have taken over an abandoned mine there. And the faerie world's abuzz with the news that a creature with plans to rule the world has offered them a gift to join with him — he's given them a queen...
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- ISBN: 9781442496248
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- ISBN: 9781442496248
- File size: 49799 KB
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- ATOS Level: 4.3
- Lexile® Measure: 650
- Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty: 2-3
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Publisher's Weekly
April 5, 2004
The penultimate volume in The Spiderwick Chronicles, Book 4: The Ironwood Tree by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black pits Jared and Simon Grace against quarry-dwelling dwarves who have kidnapped their sister, Mallory. The children must escape these and other dangers that surface as a new arch-villain arises at the book's conclusion, prepping readers for the final installment. -
The Horn Book
July 1, 2004
When their sister Mallory is abducted, twins Jared and Simon journey to an underground cavern populated by dwarfs who have (for vague reasons not sufficiently explained) tried to make Mallory immortal. The heavily illustrated episode, which takes place over the course of one evening, will appeal to steadfast fans of this fantasy series, despite its murky plot and abrupt conclusion.(Copyright 2004 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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School Library Journal
June 1, 2004
Gr 3-6-The Grace children are back for their fourth adventure in the quest to understand and protect Arthur Spiderwick's guide, a book that offers information about the faerie world. Mallory, the oldest, goes missing from a fencing match. The twins, Jared and Simon, must solve a riddle to save her from evil dwarves who want to create a world totally out of metal with their sister as their queen. This installment in the fast-paced series continues with short chapters and well-developed, likable characters. Black-and-white drawings enhance the suspenseful mood. Reluctant readers and fans alike will enjoy this adventure and look forward to the finale.-Krista Tokarz, Cuyahoga County Public Library, OHCopyright 2004 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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- ATOS Level:4.3
- Lexile® Measure:650
- Interest Level:4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty:2-3
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