Magyk Contributor(s): Sage, Angie (Author), Zug, Mark (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0060577320 ISBN-13: 9780060577322 Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books OUR PRICE: $17.95 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: The seventh son of the seventh son, aptly named Septimus Heap, is stolen the night he is born by a midwife who pronounces him dead. That same night, the baby's father, Silas Heap, comes across a bundle in the snow containing a new born girl with violet eyes. The Heaps take this helpless newborn into their home, name her Jenna, and raise her as their own. But who is this myster ious baby girl, and what really happened to their beloved son Septimus? The first book in this enthralling new series by Angie Sage leads readers on a fantastic journey filled with quirky characters and magykal charms, potions, and spells. magyk is an original story of lost and rediscovered identities, rich with humor and heart. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Royalty |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2003028185 |
Lexile Measure: 920 |
Series: Septimus Heap |
Physical Information: 1.5" H x 5.65" W x 7.49" (1.40 lbs) 576 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 86518 Reading Level: 6.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 18.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sage, Angie: - 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. Zug, Mark: -Mark Zug has illustrated many collectible card games, including Magic: The Gathering and Dune, as well as books and magazines. He lives in Pennsylvania. |