Thank you to NetGalley for granting this ARC, super good and fast read. The story was intruiging and the characters had an interesting back story.

The author, Andrew Peterson continues to deliver suspense in this exciting series.. This volume examines the often tense and narrow lines between friend and foe. The importance of family continues to be an over-arching theme along with courage! Highly recommend!

This series is so good! It took me a bit to get into it, but once I started reading it to my kids, they couldn't get enough of it. Such an imaginative world with a good message.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me a free advanced copy of this book to read and review.

The Monster in the Hollows starts off pretty much where book #2 ended, and I found the first half to be a little bit difficult to get through -- it's not so much focused on the overarching peril faced by the Wingfeathers and Igibys, but it centers on Kalmar's great change and all of the implications that the family faces. While it's interesting in its own way, it's a bit of an abrupt halt to the general sense of urgency that the first two books are drenched in. But that peril is actually centralized to the Hollows, where the Wingfeathers go to escape the threat of Gnag and the Fangs. A Grey Fang isn't much welcome in the Hollows, after all, and there are all manner of them and cloven beasts that threaten the Hollowsfolks' borders. You just start to think that the Hollowsfolk are accepting Kalmar when something happens - and all fingers point to the Wingfeathers. And when farm animals are mysteriously snatched up, with no one else to blame, a plot to betray the Wingfeathers and jail them arises. They have to know who their friends are and who their enemies are -- and sometimes, it's just the opposite of who you might think. There are a few very clever plot twists that really will leave you with your mouth hanging. The finale is touching and very sad at the same time, and you'll need to read book #4 ASAP.

The Monster in the Hollows

The Wingfeather Saga Book 3

By: Andrew Peterson

Publisher: Water Brook and Multnomah: Water Brook

Children’s Fiction

Publish Date: 06 October 2020

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I would like to first thank both NetGalley and Water Brook and Multnomah publishing for allowing me to read and review this book. I am just sorry it has taken this long to do so. I will not be using good reads for the synopsis since this is the third book in a series.

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I am really enjoying this series. I had to read the first two books before I could read and review this book. I gave this book 4 stars. This book starts off where it finished in the second book.

In this book they are on their way to the Green Hollows where their mom grew up. This little town isn’t a fan of newcomers and especially don’t like the fact that one of the children look like a wolf. It is hard on the children to make friends and fit in. The other children are trying really hard to make the wolf boy do something wrong so they can kick him of the town or worse.

As the story goes on the children do make a couple of friends but then something happens, and the town turns against them, and they want the wolf boy killed. Alos, a longtime friend ends up not being whom they think he is.

What I like about this story is how the family sticks by each other. It is sometimes hard for the older brother to stick by his younger brother, (wolf boy) because of the things he does but he does. Also, in the town there are some people who don’t care that the younger brother looks like a wolf. They treat him like any other boy.

It is a great story about a family and their adventures.

Book 3 in the Wingfeather Saga finds the Wingfeather family arriving on the shores of Anniera--the place the Igiby children thought was only a legend.

As Nia assumes her role as Queen of Anniera, the children (the jewels of Anniera) face the daunting task of trying to fit in. Kalmar's fateful decision in Book 2 has made Janner's job as Throne Warden much more challenging than he expected. Faced with bullies, and the prejudice of the Hollowsfolk, the children find that life is still no bed of roses.

The Monster in the Hollows demonstrates the importance of family and learning to rise to the challenges that come their way. Whether the enemy is within or without, the children realize they must stick together. An unknown enemy has begun killing livestock and as Janner tries to solve the mystery, he is faced with the hardest decision of his young life.

Readers will be enthralled with this third installment of the Wingfeather family as they face new challenges and seek to protect Anniera and their father's legacy. What exactly is the Monster in the Hollows? You'll have to read the book to find out! This exciting adventure continues in Book 4! Families of children 8 and up will love this series!

Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy of The Monster in the Hollows from NetGalley for the purpose of review. No other compensation was received.

Great story with amazing characters that I absolutely did not want to end. Just when I thought this series couldn't get any better, it does. These books are great for kids and adults alike. The themes and characters are easily discernable while the never-ending adventure will keep young and old awake all night reading. I love how the family ties, along with the struggles each child faces, are so well ingrained in the book. Each character has their own personality, hopes, fears, and goals, and that drives them throughout the series.

The first book in this series captured my attention. On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness was simply good, and memorable. My cousin's just loved the first book! And then, I messed up. I didn't get the second one because I was waiting for a review. (OPPS!!!) So now, here we are, at book THREE! I quickly ordered a copy of North! Or Be Eaten!, but alas, I haven't gotten to read it all yet.

You know what that means! I can't BEAR to read all of The Monster of the Hollows with out reading North! Or Be Eaten!-!!! But I also couldn't not read enough to give you a review. You will just have to bear with me as I am able to read the second book, and then update this review, if needed. ;)

The Wingfeather children, and there are three of them, are in line for a throne. A throne that in book one they did not understand in book one. Now they are in the land of their ancestors, Green Hollows. Here they are going to be safe for a while, and get a chance to rest up and catch their breath. Running from Gnag the Nameless is exhausting. Being free and safe from Fangs is an excellent thing you see. However, soon they find they have a monster in their safe hollow.

Did it follow them? Was it hiding when they got there? Or did they somehow bring this monster with them? When one of their own looks like a monster, does that mean he is and they should hate and destroy him, or should they be asking Maker what He thinks about the issue? And you know, those gifts and callings are with out repentance. That means you are stuck with what you are put here to do, like it or not. (Oh dear!)

As I said, I haven't read the end because I can't bear to with out reading book 2 first. I think it is a good idea to read this series in order, so that you don't miss out on any of the incredible things happening. I also have to say that in books 2 and 3 there are really lovely drawings. It adds so much to the books when authors are able to do that, and the art work is not lost on me.

UPDATE! The new 2020 version is just outstanding! I am collecting the hardcover copies as fast as I can. The new illustrations are fantastic! This story only gets better with time.

Book three! I continue to recommend these books for reading out loud as a family. We begin to get answers in this book. Many of the characters are in on the learning as things are discovered. Some parts had a feel of conclusion, but I knew I had one more book to go yet. The author is skilled at cliff hangers, many times I had trouble putting the book down. I read this as part of a book launch.

Rarely have I had so much fun reading a book. The Wingfeather Saga is a tremendously good tale, but it’s also much more than that. Between harrowing adventures and dauntless sneakery are moments of passion and humor that will make you laugh, cry, and ponder the glory of the Maker.

In so many ways, this is the best book in the saga to date. Peterson proves that his creativity is by no means limited to bizarre creatures and crazy situations. The character development in this novel is incredible, aided by the fact that for the first time in the series the Wingfeather family is no longer on the run. Relationship-building (and the emotions that go with it) is inevitable when settling into a new town, with a new home, new neighbors, and new schoolmates. Of course, they wouldn’t be the Wingfeathers if their lives were free from unexpected twists, and turns.

trigger warning
<spoiler> kidnapping, being drugged, trauma, grief, bullying </spoiler>

After their sea journey the siblings Janner, Kalmar and Leelie reach the city their mother was born and grew up in. It looks like the group that also includes their mother, their grandfather and the weird bookshopkeeper Oskar now is safe.

This third book of the Wingfeather Saga is all about being a stranger, both to the people around and to yourself, as Kalmar grapples with the changes he has gone through, unable to forgive himself, and being remembered of it every single day.

In this one, we finally get to know why they are prosecuted despite their home country, in which they belong to the royal family, has been destroyed, and now I am curious to see how it will resolve in the fourth and last book.

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Wow. The new editions of these books are so lovely, especially with the new art and illustrations. The stakes continue to increase for the Igiby/Wingfeather children as their adventure continues. I waited to write reviews for the series until I finished the 4th book. It's an epic conclusion! I will be talking about these books for a long time to come.

This book is amazing. We live in a world full of uncertainty and threats of future peril. This book allows the reader to live through hard times and rise up. The struggles are fierce (internally and externally) but the love and hope are even stronger. This book brought me to tears in love and heartbreak. But I'd read it again and again because those tears were not bad, they were beautiful.

This book and the 4-book Saga as a whole, are in my personal top 5 books/series of all time. In fact, both my husband and I stole the book from the “read aloud” area so we could devour it faster. The 4-book journey is a beautiful, amazing, captivating, and heart-rending story of love, courage, redemption, family, and hope.

These books are one of my favorite YA series ever! I am an adult who loves YA fiction, particularly of a kind that is filled with such great character! I highly recommend these!

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The jewels of Anniera have found refuge in the Greenhollows, where their mother, Nia, grew up. They are starting to feel safe and enjoy the routine of daily life. Nia has pledged her life against her son Kalmer, if he does anything to hurt anyone in his altered state of wolf boy, also known as a Fang. Then betrayal comes, and the Fangs invade. Who will survive?

In the third book of the Wingfeather Saga, Andrew Peterson continues to delight his readers! The new cover art for this series is amazing!
Peterson continues the great character development and continues to draw his readers and listeners in to the excellent plot line.

It took a bit for me to get beyond the 'middle school silliness' of the series, but now I'm absolutely hooked! The silly parts serve as a quality backdrop, and actually grow on you. Can't wait for book 4!

The Monster in the hollows is a beautiful addition to the Wingfeather Saga.
The way the characters have grown is believable, with Janner still doubting and trying to find room for himself, while still showing remarkable maturity. Leeli's wisdom beyond her years is not entirely unheard of and the story is all the better for it.

Tink becoming firmly established in his true identity of Kalmar the King is an amazing journey not many 11-year-olds would consider themselves capable of, nor would their parents. However, I think we do everyone a disservice by not calling out that part of our kids, the courage to stand for the misunderstood, to fight our inner 'selfish prideful monster' and think creatively to actively do the right thing.

And Artham, well he's wonderful as usual. We could all learn from him!

I received an advance copy of this book from #netgalley, and chose to review it here. all thoughts are my own.

Author Andrew Petersen continues his fantasy series for readers both young and old(er). This is part of his Wingfeather Saga series but could be read as a standalone. But don’t do it. Get the first two books and read them together as a family.

In The Monster in the Hollows Petersen writes about a little brother who people are assuming things about, based on his appearance. What a great theme for children as they are learning not to judge based on looks.

With delightful characters, great descriptions, and wonderful story lines, I highly recommend the entire series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.

Andrew Peterson crafts another excellent story in this third installment of the Wingfeather Saga. “The Monster in the Hollows” is a story filled with courage in the midst of hardship. The characters continue to grow and mature as they face the challenges before them. The book has themes of bravery, humility, honesty, responsibility, and sacrifice. It is sure to inspire adults and children alike.