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100 Cupboards (100 Cupboards, Bk 1) Paperback – December 23, 2008

by N. D. Wilson (Author)

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Readers who love Percy Jackson, the Unwanteds, and Beyonders will discover that 100 cupboards mean 100 opportunities for adventure! The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 Cupboards series starts here.

What dangers are locked behind the cupboard doors? Henry isn’t brave, but when he hears a thumping and scratching on the other side of his bedroom wall, he can’t ignore it. He scrapes off the plaster and discovers mysterious doors—cupboards of all different shapes and sizes. Through one he sees a glowing room and a man strolling back and forth. Through another he sees only darkness and feels the cold sense that something isn’t right. When his cousin Henrietta boldly travels into the worlds beyond the cupboards, it’s up to Henry to follow her. Now that he’s opened the doors, can he keep the evil inside from coming through?

“A must-read series.” —The Washington Post

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"Well crafted and gratifying." —School Library Journal

"A highly imaginative tale." —Kirkus Reviews

"This is my favorite kind of fantasy, combining the secret and the ordinary." —Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author

"One of the most fascinating new fantasy worlds grown on American soil since Oz." —MuggleNet.com

"Highly appealing characters whom readers will want to encounter again." —The Horn Book Magazine

"Henry becomes a stronger and more resourceful kid as he tests his mettle against the creatures in the cupboards." —The Bulletin

"The story is chilling, but the creepy quotient never exceeds the book’s target audience." —Booklist

About the Author

N. D. WILSON lives and writes in the top of a tall, skinny house only one block from where he was born. But his bestselling novels, including the highly acclaimed 100 Cupboards series, have traveled far and wide and have been translated into dozens of languages. He and his wife have five young storytellers of their own, along with an unreasonable number of pets. You can visit him online at ndwilson.com.

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Henry, Kansas, is a hot town. And a cold town. It is a town so still there are times when you can hear a fly trying to get through the window of the locked-up antique store on Main Street. Nobody remembers who owns the antique store, but if you press your face against the glass, like the fly, you'll see that whoever they are, they don't have much beyond a wide variety of wagon wheels. Yes, Henry is a still town. But there have been tornadoes on Main Street. If the wind blows, it's like it won't ever stop. Once it's stopped, there seems to be no hope of getting it started again.
There is a bus station in Henry, but it isn't on Main Street. It's one block north--the town fathers hadn't wanted all the additional traffic. The station lost one- third of its roof to a tornado fifteen years ago. In the same summer, a bottle rocket brought the gift of fire to its restrooms. The damage has never been repaired, but the town council makes sure that the building is painted fresh every other year, and always the color of a swimming pool. There is never graffiti. Vandals would have to drive more than twenty miles to buy the spray paint.

Every once in a long while, a bus creeps into town and eases to a stop beside the mostly roofed, bright aqua station with the charred bathrooms. Henry is always glad to see a bus. Such treats are rare.

On this day, the day our story begins, bus hopes were high. The Willis family was expecting their nephew, and the mister and missus stood on the curb waiting for his arrival.

Mrs. Willis couldn't hold nearly as still as the town. She was brimful of nervous energy and busily stepped on and off the curb as if she were waiting for the bus to take her off to another lifetime of grammar school and jump rope. She had planned to wear her best dress on principle--it was the sort of thing her mother would have done--but she had no idea which of her dresses was best, or how to begin the selection process. It was even possible that she didn't have a dress that was best.
So she had remained in her sweatpants and T-shirt. She had been canning in her kitchen and looked pleasant despite the faded teal of her pants. Her face was steam-ruddied and happy, and her brown hair, which had originally been pulled back into a ponytail, had struggled free. On this day, if you got close enough, as her nephew would when hugged, she smelled very strongly of peaches. She was of medium build in every direction, and she was called Dotty by her friends, Dots by her husband, and Mrs. Willis by everyone else.

People liked Dotty. They said she was interesting. They rarely did the same for her husband. They said Mr. Willis was thin, and they didn't just mean physically thin. They meant thin everywhere and every way. Dotty saw much more than thin, and she liked him. Frank Willis didn't seem to notice much of anything beyond that.
Mrs. Willis stopped her stepping and backed away from the curb. Something was shimmering on the highway. The bus was coming. She nudged Frank and pointed. He didn't seem to notice.

The Henry on the bus was not a town in Kansas. He was simply a twelve-year-old boy on a slow bus from Boston, waiting to meet an aunt and uncle he had not seen since the age of four. He was not looking forward to reuniting with Aunt Dotty and Uncle Frank. Not because he in any way disliked them, but because he had led a life that had taught him not to look forward to anything.

The bus stopped amid a shower of metallic grunts. Henry walked to the front, said goodbye to a talkative old woman, and stepped onto the curb into a lung-taste of diesel. The bus lurched off, the taste faded, and he found that he was being held tight by someone rather soft, though not large, and the smell of diesel had been replaced by peaches. His aunt held him back by the shoulders, her smile faded, and she became suddenly serious.

"We are both so sorry about your parents," she said. She was diligently eye-wrestling him. Henry couldn't quite look away. "But we are very happy you're going to be staying with us. Your cousins are all excited."

Someone patted Henry on the shoulder. He looked up.

"Yep," Uncle Frank said. He was watching the bus march out the other end of town.

"The truck's over here," he added, and gestured with his head.

Uncle Frank carried Henry's duffel bag while Aunt Dotty escorted him to the truck, one arm tightly wrapped around his shoulder. It was an old truck. A few decades earlier, it may have been a Ford. Then it had been donated as a shop-class project to Henry High. Uncle Frank bought it at an end-of-the-year fundraiser. The paint was scum brown, the sort that normally hides at the bottom of a pond, attractive only to leeches and easily pleased frogs. The class had not been able to afford the bigger wheels they had dreamed of, so they had simply lifted the truck body as high as the instructor would allow. The overall effect was one of startling ricketiness. Henry's bag was thrown into the truck bed.

"Hop in," Uncle Frank said, and pointed in the back. "The tailgate doesn't drop, so just stand on the tire there and hoick yourself over. I'll boost you a bit."

Henry stood on the tire and teetered for a moment, trying to get one leg over the edge of the truck bed. Uncle Frank pushed him from behind, and he tumbled in onto his side.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yearling; Reissue edition (December 23, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0375838821
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0375838828
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 650L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.19 x 0.77 x 7.63 inches

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N. D. Wilson is the author of Leepike Ridge, a children's adventure story, and 100 Cupboards, the first installment in a multi-world fantasy series. He enjoys high winds, milk, and night-time. He received his Masters degree from Saint John's College in Annapolis, Maryland, is the managing editor of Credenda/Agenda magazine and is also a Fellow of Literature at New Saint Andrews College. His writing has appeared in Books & Culture, The Chattahoochee Review, and Esquire
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N. D. Wilson is a Fellow of Literature at New Saint Andrews College, where he teaches classical rhetoric to freshmen. He is also the managing editor for Credenda/Agenda magazine, a small Trinitarian cultural journal. He married a girl stolen from the ocean, and the two of them now live in Idaho with their four children.
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tonilpayne

My Favorite Series! (A review by a 12-year-old boy)

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2014

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A 100 cupboards in a wall in the upstairs attic are promising to be dangerous – but definitely exciting – with adventures around every cupboard! N.D. Wilson has imagined an engaging story of curious cupboards hidden behind a wall. As he unravels the mystery in this must-read series he weaves in a story of redemption together with monsters, witches, and wizards. This three book series, 100 Cupboards, Dandelion Fire, and The Chestnut King, will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat!

As a 12-year-old boy, Henry York, who is staying with his uncle and aunt, discovers the cupboards in his uncle’s attic with his cousin Henrietta and friends (like Zeke, Penelope, and Anastasia). It all starts when Henry hears alarming noises in his wall and begins cutting away the plaster to seek what is beyond. Finding the cupboards, he endeavors to enter the portal into a new world. They meet dangerous witches and mystical wizards, but most importantly they learn the meaning of friendship and redemption. The children also learn some surprising facts about their family that they never knew!

As these cupboards and their secrets are unlocked, N.D. Wilson keeps his readers glued to the book – I couldn’t put it down! The 100 Cupboards novel is bursting with wonder and excitement as young Henry unlocks the secrets of ages past. As a 12-year-old myself, this story helps me to learn the importance of courage, perseverance, and friendship. As I learn of these deeds, I also enjoy the fantastic tale of the 100 cupboards!

I advise anyone that does not have a good summer book to read 100 Cupboards! I love to read these books over and over again, and I hope you will too! Now stop reading this, and go unlock the cupboards!

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W. Calvin L. Collins

My third time reading this book, not my last.

Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2022

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This is well told and well written. Hope to see it on a screen someday. Henry goes to Henry and meets Henrietta. Blake the cat saves the day more than once. Uncle Frank gives only the most enigmatic and figurative explanations. Zeke bats clean-up. A miniature Rhino flies (maybe).

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Clayton Ransom

Worth Getting to the End

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2014

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100 Cupboards is a little slow at first. It also took me a little while to find my grove in Wilson's unique style. But once I did I really enjoyed the first book in this series.

Knowing a little of the Wilson family, in particular the Patriarch, Douglas Wilson, I enjoyed seeing the unique character formation, especially of Henry. The men in this story of fantasy and adventure act like men; strong, courageous, honest, nurturing. And all of this flows straight from a book entitled Future Men written by Nate's father Doug. 100 Cupboards offers a narrative example of the principles espoused in Future Men. For that reason alone it is worth the read, and worth getting into the hands of young boys as well.

From a story standpoint, like I said it does take a while to get into it. But once the action starts it goes at a breakneck pace. Other worlds, magical creatures and battles of good and evil all ensue as Henry discovers the cupboards. Henry is a realistic hero. He possess no super human qualities. But rather he knows the right thing to do and in most cases does it. So you might say his only super human trait is his virtue.

At just under 280 pages 100 Cupboards is worth your time. I for one can't wait to read the next two int he series.

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021

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I dislike that it ends on such a cliffhanger. That is about the only thing I really dislike.
If you have ever felt like an outsider looking in, if you know what it is to be in any sense a TCK, if you have experienced feeling spare as those around know things everybody but you seems to know, this is your book, Henry is your people. He is caĺling you. Answer him. You will nit be disappointed.

“I’m not from here,” he said. “You and me both,” Frank said. “But here’s where we’re from now.”

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Epic book! Get it now.

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2022

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We loved how he described the characters. He also has an excellent sense of humor. We enjoyed this entire series.

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jojo b.

Brilliant!

Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2013

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The dusty road, the ancient pick-up, and Uncle Frank...What an introduction to one of the best books (and series)I've read in a while. Henry and his family are real and the reader is drawn in to an amazing story. Characters are well developed and the unanswered questions pull you along. Couldn't put this book down. I read these on my kindle and I'm glad because I couldn't have waited to get to the bookstore to get the other 2 books in the series. I also bought them and had them shipped to my grandaughter. She loved them!

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Dave Westerveld

Good Book!

Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2012

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A very good book. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it. One minor note is that I think it may be his first book and that does show a little. A little more writing practice is still needed, but I would certainly recommend this book! I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

John Meanwood

Best thing since Harry Potter

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2011

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Wow, this book is exciting. I read it in less than 8 hours and I couldn't put it down.

Book two and book three are also available in paperback (order them with the first, save standing at the door waiting for the postman).

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Victor Møller

Fantastic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2011

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"A must-read series" - Washington Post, I couldn't agree more. This is a fantastic begginging of a fantastic book series.
It evolves around Henry and his life and how he finds a 100 cupboards and how this changes his life... Fantastic!

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This story is a slow starter but builds to an ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2016

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This story is a slow starter but builds to an intriguing and exciting conclusion. Using this for stimulus for 'mysterious worlds' writing in school and children are captivated. Ending leaves you wanting to read next book in series.

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Great potential !

Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2010

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As shown through the first half of the book, the author, N.D. Wilson, has great potential. During this early section his writing style is fluid and borders on the poetic. His descriptions are beautifully written and is comparable to Ray Bradbury's "Dandelion Wine". Unfortunately when the thick of the plot begins he abandons this style to a more 'facts and events' type of reporting rather than staying with his previous poetic writings. His characterizations, at this point, become choppy and, at times, somewhat unclear.

The idea, plot and imagination within the book itself is nearly pure genious; an abandoned room that is found to have 99 small doors that can lead to other worlds is fascinating and thought provoking. As a reader we know that not all of these worlds are pleasant. Pure evil, strange lands, and confusing characters must lie behind a large number of them. I hope the author, after having allowed his poetic nature to dominate his writing style, allows us, the readers, to explore each doorway individually.

As an fan of adult fantasy I recommend this book for the sheer creativity it went into concept behind it.

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