Septimus Heap, Book One: Magyk

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Brand: HarperCollins
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Septimus Heap, Book One: Magyk

Angie Sage

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The first book in the internationally bestselling Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage, featuring the funny and fantastic adventures of a wizard apprentice and his quest to become an ExtraOrdinary Wizard.

New York Times Bestselling Series

“A deliciously spellbinding series opener.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Fun, mystery, and rollicking characters.” —VOYA (starred review)

“Fluent, charismatic storytelling.” —ALA Booklist

Septimus Heap, the seventh son of the seventh son, disappears the night he is born, pronounced dead by the midwife. That same night, the baby's father, Silas Heap, comes across an abandoned child in the snow—a newborn girl with violet eyes. Who is this mysterious baby girl, and what really happened to the Heaps' beloved son Septimus?

The first book in this enthralling series by Angie Sage leads readers on a fantastic journey filled with quirky characters and Magykal charms, potions, and spells. Magyk is the original story of lost and rediscovered identities, rich with humor and heart.

Genres

Fantasy & MagicJuvenile FictionHumorous StoriesFamilyInteractive AdventuresStories in VerseShort StoriesBlended FamiliesSiblingsParentsAdoption

Pages608

Released2009

LanguageEnglish

PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN9780061757068

SellerHarperCollins

About the author(s)

ANGIE SAGE was born in London and grew up in the Thames Valley, London, and Kent. She loves the sea, spooky old houses, and time traveling (the easy way, by reading history books). Angie has created many books for children, including the New York Times bestselling series Septimus Heap and Araminta Spookie. She lives in England. Visit her online at www.angiesage.com and on Twitter @AngieSageAuthor.

Mark Zug has illustrated many collectible card games, including Magic: The Gathering and Dune, as well as books and magazines. He lives in Pennsylvania.

Reviews

“Septimus Heap: Magyk is a book full of wonders, charms, and surprises. Beautifully written and richly imagined, it invites us into a world we never want to leave. Marvelous.” - Clive Barker

“This first book in the Septimus Heap series is a cheerful, clever offering.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

A deliciously spellbinding series opener. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Maybe one can judge a book by its cover. Certainly the striking cover of Sage’s first Septimus Heap book will lure readers into this delightful new series.” - VOYA (starred review)

“A fine choice for fantasy readers looking to delve into a new world with lots of magic, plenty of action, and a few neat surprises.” - School Library Journal

“Youngsters will lose themselves happily in Sage’s fluent, charismatic storytelling” - Booklist