The Monster in the Hollows: The Wingfeather Saga Book 3 Kindle Edition

This whole series is amazing but this book is my favourite. After the journeying and running of the previous book, the Igiby family finally find a safe place to settle. New characters are introduced, as well as heartbreaking situations for the family. It's a bit of a tearjerker but a wonderful read, uplifting and inspiring despite the sad parts!

This book had me weeping at one point. Andrew Peterson writes with wit and emotion and depth so much so that my sons and I were completely riveted until the last word.

Love the Wingfeather series! Such fantastic books to read to your children and later for kids on their own. A great story with fun, relatable and engaging characters.

Fantastic series! My 9 year old son can't put them down!!

My 11 year old love it.

Love the series. Loved this one too

This book, just like the preceding two before it, was absolutely fantastic.Andrew Peterson has not failed to create yet another gripping tale - a true can't-put-it-down story of peril, intrigue, and shocking plot twists that he executes with masterful dexterity.Even as I type this, my Mom is chowing through the end of North or Be Eaten, and my Dad is beginning The Monster in the Hollows. Every last person in my family of six loves these books, and we've recommended/lent/given copies out to many friends, all of whom have become ardent fans as we have. My Dad, who NEVER reads fantasy, has stayed up until 1:00am (multiple times) to find out the ever-elusive "What happens next?!?" in these marvelous series.The Monster in the Hollows lived up to the exalted standards Andrew Peterson set in books 1 and 2. We wait with bated breath for the Books to Come.Thank you, Sir Peterson, for this series. I'm an oldest, like Janner, and his frustrations with his siblings have opened my eyes to the similarities between he and I... it's challenged me to be patient and brave and uncomplaining, as he strives to be. Just a few days ago, throughout a day of intense frustration towards the youngsters in my life, I gritted my teeth and whispered fiercely to myself to be like Janner, to fight like Janner for patience. It gave me courage. Ever since reading this book I have been heartened by the memory of the Wingfeathers' adventures, their moments of cheer, their laughs, and the hard times, and the courage required of them. Thank you so, so much for these books.Oh. And by the way.Peet the Sock Man is awesome.That's all.A thorough fan,-brennan gash

This is the third in Andrew Peterson's award winning fantasy series The Wingfeather Saga. The Monster in the Hollows tells the story of the Wingfeather children hiding from Gnag the Nameless in the Green Hollows, one of the few places in the land of Aerwiar not overrun by the Fangs of Dang.It's a story about the children attempting to assimilate into a new culture and figure out how to do life (simple things like make friends, go to school, survive bullies, etc.). It's also a story about Kalmar's battle against guilt and shame, and Janner's struggle to protect his little brother. There also is a wonderful side story about Sarah Cobbler and the rebellion at the Fork Factory.Of the three Wingfeather books, this has the least "laugh out loud" passages (there were many in the first two books). However, what it lacks in laughs, it more than makes up for in suspense. I read the majority of the book in two nights. I'd finish a chapter and not be able to put the book down because I simply had to know what was going to happen next (this rarely happens for me; I almost always choose sleep over resolutions in plot lines). There also were a few tear jerker moments, beautifully written and wonderfully woven into the plot line.Fairy tales are great because they create for the reader (especially in kids) a moral imagination. You can't learn compassion or sacrifice or courage from definitions. We need to see examples in great stories. The Monster in the Hollows is one of those great stories that helps to form the good, the noble, and the beautiful in our minds and hearts. Peterson may very well be a better novelist than he is a songwriter (and that's saying something). I can't wait to read these books to my daughter.

Janner and his family settle into life in the Green Hollows, but people don't really accept them, especially the furry Kalmar, whom they think is a Fang. Janner must step up into his role as a Throne Warden to keep Kalmar from getting into a fight that could destroy their entire family. But there are mysteries, betrayals, and dangers lurking. Janner does all he can to watch over and defend his brother, but what he can't manage to do is convince himself that Kalmar is innocent.I love Andrew Peterson's stories. He is a genius. His characters and dialogue are delightful. I cannot wait to see how this series will end. The only thing that felt off about this book was that--through most of it--it felt like its own story, like a standalone novel, separate from the first two books in the series. I enjoyed the book a great deal, and it all tied together nicely in the end, but I missed the overall plot of the series through most of this volume. If you haven't read Andrew Peterson's work, start with book one, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness. They are fabulous.

This book, more than either other, challenges the reader to look within and ask, "What would I have done?" It was hard to read because I saw something there that scared me. I saw myself.Point: We must remember who we are. We must.Path: The Wingfeathers' escape from peril leads them across the Dark Sea of Darkness and to the "safety" of the Ban Rona in Green Hollows. It is there that Janner must truly accept his role as Throne Warden, and Kalmar his position as King - whether they feel like it or not.Agreement: In comparing the first three of Peterson's works: "Dark Sea" - a humorous and fast passed child's tale. "North" - an action packed and passion stirring story. "Monster" - heart gripping, tear producing revelation of the soul.Favorite Quote:"But Janner had defied him. He was like a candle the Overseer couldn't snuff out.

I loved this series far more than I imagined that I would as the story moved me in a way that I was completely unprepared for. Reading aloud to my children during mealtimes has become something we all look forward to. The Wingfeather Saga has been a feast in and of itself. I agree with those who have said that the fantasy genre is in a unique position to remind us of transcendent truth. By 'visiting' other realms and 'living' through other characters we are assured that there is something greater, deeper, more real than what our eyes are currently able to see. By 'entering' into this magnificent tale we are see how believing the truth sustains us through unforeseen and potentially devastating trials. Thank you, Andrew, for giving us more healing and heartening words to pass on to our children: "Remember who you are."

Just when you think you know what's going to happen and how things are going to end, Andrew Peterson gives you a shocking and surprising twist. And you LOVE him for it. The Igiby family finds themselves in their mother's homeland but things are far from easy. Peterson weaves deep truths into this story, the most memorable for me is this: Remember who you are. The characters struggle with identity and perception and guilt and shame. Through it all they grow and change and affect the world around them for good. I didn't want this book to end because book 4, the concluding piece, is still a long way off. But Peterson's story is so captivating, you can't take it slow. So my only word of caution is that once you start this series, you'll finish it quickly and find yourself eager for the conclusion. Book 4 can't come soon enough!

The Wingfeather family escapes Fangs, but do they? They journey home, but is it their home? Oh, such excitement when they aren't running for their lives, but that doesn't mean life is without struggles and dangers. And school?The children begin to show their strengths and even new weaknesses. There is doubt, lot of it, betrayal, and jail. But there is also joy revealed and freedom.Such a great story!

What a fantastic story! Book three takes a lower key approach to it's storyline (at least the first 3/4 of the book) and spends more time delving into the characters and their personal growth. Never boring or dull the story takes us along to the Green Hollows and a city of security. Or is it? I was gripped by the story not just because of the story itself or because of the excellent writing but the characters became so real. The entertainment value is top-notch. I guarantee you'll stay up late reading. I'll be the first standing in the virtual line for the conclusion in book four "The Warden and the Wolf King". Don't let the "young adult" category stop you from reading this quadrilogy. It's great for any age but young kids. Books one and two were fairly dark and even though book three is lighter I still think it's not for the seven and under crowd. The overall message was powerful but not life changing enough to warrant my five star rating. I hate to be the first on to give it four stars because "The Wingfeather Saga" will go down in history as one of the great fantasies of all time. Truly it is a work of art. The "Maker" is honored and the moral philosophies of the book are encouraging. Evil comes in different colors so things are not always as they seem. I was disappointed by Andrew Peterson's choice to not continue the extremely entertaining footnotes. Since the first two books contained them I say he should have continues the feature. I missed them and don't expect them to return in book four. Looking for a great adventure sure to entertain and encourage? Then get yourself all three books and have a great time. I sure hope Andrew is working on book four because I don't have the patients to wait for long.1 Star = Pathetic2 Stars = Fair3 Stars = Good4 Stars = Excellent5 Stars = Life changingFor those who give me a negative vote on my review please comment and let me know why. I'd like to improve my reviews so they can be helpful to those who read them. Thank you.

Here we go again. If you thought books one and two were good, Andrew Peterson keeps his foot on the gas pedal for most of this entry in the Wingfeather Saga. But in Monster in the Hollows things start changing. Personalities are maturing. Important lessons are learned. Lessons about love. Acceptance. Mercy. Trust me on this. If you've already bought the first two books, you need to keep going. This story is so emotionally deep and beautiful - I was in tears. And there is one book left in the series. What or who is the monster in the hollows? You'll be amazed when you find out. See that yellow "Add to Cart" button? Yes. Click that.

I couldn't put the book down and read it in 2 days. I love the morals and being pointed to the true "Maker" in this whole series. Its one of those books that I could read again. You become so emotionally invested in the characters and we must read it through to the end, until there is that happy ending, so I sure I will be buying the next book too.