Synopsis

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.

Author: Angie Sage
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Published: 03/15/2005
Pages: 576
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.33lbs
Size: 7.38h x 6.02w x 1.68d
ISBN: 9780060577315
Award: Colorado Blue Spruce Award - Nominee
Award: Nene Award - Recommended
Award: Sasquatch Award - Nominee
Award: Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2005 pg. 140
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2006 pg. 83 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Publishers Weekly 01/03/2005 pg. 56
Kirkus Review - Children 01/15/2005 pg. 125
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2005 pg. 264
Booklist 03/15/2005 pg. 1295