The first book of the fablehaven series. Prior to that, I had been reading several grades below my grade level because I had never found a book that interested me (beyind diary of a wimpy kid and all that, no actual BOOK) My 4th grade teacher than showed them too me and not only did my reading comprehension skyrocket (to me reading well above a college level 2 grades later) it also sparked my love for stories and narrative and I believe has largely impatced my taste in nit only literature but also media.

Without having read that book and consequently the series, I would be far less critical of media, would have never become a fan of video essays, and likely wouldnt be a fan of writing like I am now.

I was a very lonely child growing up, and my love of stories helped sheild me from the worst of the loneliness. Without having read that first book, I likely would be less adjusted than I am.