THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES: BOOKS 1-5 (Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black) - February 11/08

This marvelously entertaining five-book series goes by in a breeze, thanks to some vivid characters and a pace that couldn't be quicker. It reminds me of why I so enjoyed that Children's lit course way back when, and it's certainly difficult not to get caught up in the Grace kids' adventures. ***1/2 out of ****