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Overview
Henry York never dreamed his time in Kansas would open a door to adventure—much less a hundred doors. But a visit to his aunt and uncle’s farm took an amazing turn when cupboard doors, hidden behind Henry’s bedroom wall, revealed themselves to be portals to other worlds. Now, with his time at the farm drawing to a close, Henry makes a bold decision—he must go through the cupboards to find the truth about where he’s from and who his parents are. Following that trail will take him from one world to another, and ultimately into direct conflict with the evil of Endor.
N. D. Wilson and his wife live in Idaho. Also visit www.ndwilson.com.
Synopsis
Henry York never dreamed his time in Kansas would open a door to adventure—much less a hundred doors. But a visit to his aunt and uncle’s farm took an amazing turn when cupboard doors, hidden behind Henry’s bedroom wall, revealed themselves to be portals to other worlds. Now, with his time at the farm drawing to a close, Henry makes a bold decision—he must go through the cupboards to find the truth about where he’s from and who his parents are. Following that trail will take him from one world to another, and ultimately into direct conflict with the evil of Endor.
N. D. Wilson and his wife live in Idaho. Also visit ndwilson.com.
From the Hardcover edition.
Children's Literature
Book two of the "100 Cupboards" series follows Henry York, an orphaned seventh-son from another world, on yet another time and space traveling adventure as he journeys through the cupboards at his adoptive uncle's farm in Kansas in search of his past. Henry's quest does not go unnoticed and soon Henry finds himself in the crosshairs of the evil Nimiane, who Harry accidentally freed in the first book; Darius, a powerful wizard who wants to add Henry's awakening power to his own; and a controlling Fairy Committee, desperate to hide their past actions. Along the way, Henry learns that what happens in the world through one cupboard can have a rippling and lasting effect on what happens in the worlds through other cupboards as his pursuers move from world to world chasing him, forcing his Kansas relatives to flee through the cupboards for survival. With the help of some new and unexpected friends, Henry beats the overwhelming odds to save not only himself and his Kansas relatives, but also his birth family and hometown from destruction. This book is great for readers looking for a fun adventure story that is wonderfully layered and complex, yet still easy to read. It would be a good addition to the fantasy section of any library serving preteens and young teens. Reviewer: Jamie Hain
Editorials
Children's Literature -
Book two of the "100 Cupboards" series follows Henry York, an orphaned seventh-son from another world, on yet another time and space traveling adventure as he journeys through the cupboards at his adoptive uncle's farm in Kansas in search of his past. Henry's quest does not go unnoticed and soon Henry finds himself in the crosshairs of the evil Nimiane, who Harry accidentally freed in the first book; Darius, a powerful wizard who wants to add Henry's awakening power to his own; and a controlling Fairy Committee, desperate to hide their past actions. Along the way, Henry learns that what happens in the world through one cupboard can have a rippling and lasting effect on what happens in the worlds through other cupboards as his pursuers move from world to world chasing him, forcing his Kansas relatives to flee through the cupboards for survival. With the help of some new and unexpected friends, Henry beats the overwhelming odds to save not only himself and his Kansas relatives, but also his birth family and hometown from destruction. This book is great for readers looking for a fun adventure story that is wonderfully layered and complex, yet still easy to read. It would be a good addition to the fantasy section of any library serving preteens and young teens. Reviewer: Jamie HainSchool Library Journal
Gr 5-8
In this dense and worthy sequel to 100 Cupboards (Random, 2007), Henry York, having discovered that he, like his uncle Frank, actually comes from a world beyond the magic cupboards in his attic room, decides to enter it again. This is a last-ditch attempt to learn more about his origins and about the strange dandelion magic that has recently seared its way into his body. Henry, his cousin Henrietta, and the rest of his Kansas family end up scattered in different parts of the world from which both Henry and his uncle came, struggling against an evil witch and her powerful minion. The plot is complicated, and readers not familiar with the first book will be hopelessly confused. The shifting locations and the many characters and factions are bewildering, but most of the characters have such deliciously flawed and fascinating personalities that fans of that book will go with the flow, waiting to see what the next bend of plot might bring. A quiet and quirky humor warms up the proceedings as well, leavening even the most intense scenes. The ending is satisfying enough to serve as a series closer, but luckily for fans of this challenging but rewarding trilogy, there is still one more installment to come.-Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public Library