The faerie world is in pursuit of the Grace kids in this repackage of the fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles.
First a pack vile, smelly goblins snatch Simon. Then a band of elves try to entrap Jared. Why is the entire faerie world so eager to get their hands on Arthur Spiderwick’s Guide? And will the Grace kids be left alone, now that the Guide has mysteriously disappeared? Don’t count on it.
At school, someone is running around pretending to be Jared. To make matters even worse, now Mallory has disappeared and something in the water is killing off the plants and animals. Clues point to the abandoned quarry just outside of town where the dwarves have taken over. Meanwhile, the faerie world’s abuzz with the news that a creature with plans to rule the world has offered the dwarves a gift to join with him: a queen.
In honor of the tenth anniversary of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles series, which has more than 12 million copies in print worldwide, this edition of The Ironwood Tree features a larger trim size and an original cover with all-new art from Tony DiTerlizzi.
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"These books are very special to me as I poured over them, the spin-off series (Beyond The Spiderwick Chronicles) and the supplementary materials (including the actual Field Guide) when I was younger. However, it is true that they are not fantastically written, but I love them all the same."
— Rosie (5 out of 5 stars)
" I liked this book. It was a great continuation and has that cliff hanger like ending that makes you yearn for book 5. Which I will be reading soon. "
— Christie, 2/11/2014" Definitely some mid-read editing of certain language. Nothing outrageous, just some "stupids" and "hates" that I'd rather hear later rather than sooner from my 5 year old. Since she's younger than the intended audience, not a big deal. Some suspense and illustrations that were a bit much for the 5 y/o as well, but overall an exciting read. "
— Laura, 2/3/2014" I really enjoyed this one "
— Gisbelle, 1/30/2014" I wish this book was longer. I wanted to be taken away to some faraway magial place for a while, and it was just briefly. This book was way too short. Imaginative, but waaayyy too short. "
— Leslie, 1/29/2014" This is my favorite cover art of all five books >_< I love the dress that Mallory is wearing there. "
— Dyah, 1/27/2014" this was a very interesting book with lots of detail and creatures i loved it and think you should read it. "
— Lauren, 1/26/2014" I really liked this series. Took me to a place where magical creatures were real. "
— Liz, 1/19/2014" The more into the story I get the faster I read. "
— Ann, 1/17/2014" Lots of cool imagery. Dwarf caverns are always fun, if not entirely original. I just used "fun" in three reviews in a row. But that's really the best word to describe this series. Not brilliant, but fun. "
— Ben, 1/6/2014" Another chapter in the book, cute.... "
— Lindsay, 1/6/2014" A very easy read. "
— Ruby, 12/31/2013" Really enjoyed reading this to the kids and the kids really liked it too. "
— Erin, 12/29/2013" This and the 3rd ones were probably my favorites of the series. "
— Natali, 12/18/2013" fear itself cannot not win a battle but nor will it stop the battle, but it needs hope to fight along side "
— Rachel, 12/2/2013" ironwood tree "
— Michelle, 10/6/2013" This book is the darkest of the four so far. It is good but not as enjoyable as the rest. It loses some of its innocent appeal and adventure. Still this is a great read aloud. Onward we go toward book number five. "
— Laura, 7/19/2013" Light, quick read-aloud about adventures with fairies and other magical creatures "
— Kari, 7/16/2013" This is such a cute series. It was a lot of fun to read all 5 books and is a wonderful children's series. "
— Kimberly, 3/13/2013" Well, the violence has arrived. The last two pages or so of book 4 had a very gruesome scene....poor dwarves. Not so sure my 9 year old will be reading this one. I'll have to read book 5 first and then decide. "
— Robin, 3/2/2013" It was the best book in the series "
— Sophie, 12/18/2012" When I got to the end of this book, all I wanted was the fifth book, I needed to see how it all ended. "
— Stephanie, 11/30/2012" View notes on books 1 and 2. "
— Sheralyn, 9/11/2012" The first one of the four I've read so far that actually makes me want to move right on to the next one. Finally, a bit of action and real conflict. "
— Rachel, 4/15/2012" In book 4 of the series, things begin to get more complicated for the Grace children. I love how my students are so engaged when listening to this story as well as the many opportunities they have to use their reading skills such as predicting and foreshadowing. "
— Keira, 7/6/2011" This part of the story did not capsulate my attention all that well. I think since it was book#4, I was ready for the story to conclude. "
— Jackie, 5/20/2011" another great book to the series love it :D the ending was great cant wait to read the next one "
— Annmarie, 5/15/2011" Sorgleg :( :( en samt endaði skemmtilega :) :) :) "
— Sillabirta, 4/26/2011" This is my favorite book of the whole series! I love the whole series! I really want to read some more of Holly Black's books. "
— Fish, 4/19/2011" Read these books with Ethen. "
— Jen, 4/13/2011" I finished it in like an hour!!!!! "
— Riley, 2/20/2011" it was really good "
— Jordan, 2/8/2011" The spiderwick is so so so so so good it is packed full of adventure,mystery and magic!<br/>I really enjoyed this book! "
— Mikayla, 2/7/2011" I read this will my son and he loved it. I thought it was ok. It's fun to see him get into these chapter books. I think we should have started with book 1 though. Time to go to the library. "
— Stacy, 2/2/2011" I only have one more to read!<br/> "
— Kristen, 1/27/2011Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of speculative and fantasy novels, short stories, and comics. She has sold over twenty-six million books worldwide, and her work has been translated into over thirty languages and adapted for film.
Tony DiTerlizzi is the author of The Search for WondLa and A Hero for WondLa. He is also the cocreator and illustrator of the bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles, as well as the Zena Sutherland Award–winning Ted. His cinematicd version of Mary Howitt’s classic The Spider and the Fly earned him another Zena Sutherland Award and a Caldecott Honor. DiTerlizzi’s art has also appeared on the covers of books by well-known fantasy authors like Peter S. Beagle, J. R. R. Tolkien, Anne McCaffrey, and Greg Bear. His first chapter book, Kenny & the Dragon, debuted as a New York Times bestseller. Currently, he divides his time between Massachusetts and Jupiter, Florida.