The Spiderwick Chronicles, the Complete Series (Boxed Set)

Praise for books in The Spiderwick Chronicles:

'With their evocative gothic-style pencil drawings and color illustrations, rhyming riddles, supernatural lore, and well-drawn characters, these books read like old-fashioned ripping yarns.' - New York Times

'The short length of these children’s novels - about 100 pages - the uncomplicated, yet suspenseful and scary fantasy stories, the engaging main characters, the attractive design of the small hardbound books and the full-page pen and ink illustrations in every chapter make the books particularly appealing to younger children who are independent readers or who enjoy having an adult read to them.' - ThoughtCo

'appealing characters, well-measured suspense and... inviting package... [readers] may well find themselves glancing over their shoulders as they eagerly follow the events.' - Publishers Weekly

'one of the best things about this series is its beautiful presentation (the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” has little meaning here), and this nifty box set protects and displays them to best effect. Between the attractive coverings, Tony DiTerlizzi stunning ink illustrations and even the box itself, The Spiderwick Chronicles are books that will inhabit a place of pride on any bookshelf. They really are that pretty.' - Fantasy Literature

'By combining their ample skill with thoughtful art direction and demanding production values, the duo has succeeded in creating a series with irresistible appeal. Each book promises a quick read, snappy plot progression, and dozens of DiTerlizzi's imaginative pen-and-ink drawings.' - Paul Hughes on The Field Guide

'Cleverly marketed as too dangerous to read, handsomely designed, and extravagantly illustrated this packs quite a punch. Readers who are too young to read Harry Potter independently will find these have just the right amount of menace laced with appealing humor and are blessed with crisp pacing and, of course, DiTerlizzi’s enticingly Gothic illustrations.' - Kirkus Reviews on The Field Guide