by Brandon Mull
6. Name some reasons the satyrs are good friends and companions for Seth. In what ways are they negative influences?
7. Calvin describes himself as a hero. In what ways did Calvin display heroic actions and attributes?
8. At the start of this story, Raxtus is the only dragon Kendra would consider a friend. Give some reasons Raxtus was unhappy to have Kendra at Wyrmroost. How could his relationship with his father complicate his friendship with Kendra? Did Raxtus feel like a friend to Kendra in this story? Why or why not?
9. If you could have a guided tour of Wyrmroost hosted by three staff members of Blackwell Keep, would you take the opportunity? Why or why not? Which staff members would you choose as escorts? Why?
10. Why did Kendra and Seth decide to leave the safety of the magical barriers protecting Blackwell Keep, Terrabelle, and the five main roads? How could that decision have ended badly? Do you agree with their choice? Why or why not?
11. Seth argues that to have fun and pursue interests we sometimes need to take risks. What are some risks you take in your life? What are some risky activities you choose to avoid?
12. Marat said, “Disliking someone is almost as big a commitment as loving someone, and carries none of the benefits.” How does hating someone require effort? How can it harm the person being hated? How can it harm the person doing the hating? What are the benefits of the effort that goes into loving somebody?
13. Seth tricked Knox into retrieving the hidden scepter. In what ways was that unfair to Knox? Why did Seth feel it was worth the risk?
14. Why did Kendra risk speaking to the Dragon King alone? What new ability did she develop as a result? When has doing something uncomfortable helped you develop a new talent or ability?
About the Author
Brandon Mull is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Fablehaven, Beyonders, and Five Kingdoms series. He lives in Utah in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his four children. He may or may not have a giant magical bovine in his backyard. Brandon is excited to share more adventures with Kendra and Seth in Dragonwatch, the sequel to Fablehaven.
