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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.
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"There are two types of books that I usually can't wait to finish: those that intrigue me with their mystery that I have not figured out, and those where I have already completely figured out the entire plot, but I still need to make sure I'm right. Magyk was neither of these types. Rather, Magyk created a new category in the books I've read. I had figured out the major secret of the book through careful reading, but I had yet to figure out some of the main plot twists or character developments; therefore, there was enough mystery to keep me reading, but the ending came as no surprise to me. The imagery beautifully painted a picture of every scene, and the character development was handled expertly through dialogue and masterful switches between thought processes of different people. I lvoed the book, and the only reason I didn't give it a five star was because I had already figured out the main secret, and I normally don't like books that I can predict."
— Sajani (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A fresh take on the world of magic.”
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“Fantasy fans on the younger side of Harry Potter will find a good jolt of action, mystery, and humor in Corduner’s light and swift reading of this magyk-filled adventure…listeners are left with the anticipation of more to come.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“A wide cast of characters battle the forces of Darke Magyk in a well-realized world of fantasy…This is 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.”
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“Youngsters will lose themselves happily in Sage’s fluent, charismatic storytelling, which enfolds supportive allies and horrific enemies, abundant quirky details, and poignant moments of self-discovery.”
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“Heads–up, Harry, there’s a new young wizard on his way up…A quick-reading, stand-alone, deliciously spellbinding series opener.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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An AudioFile Earphones Award winner
Septimus Heap, Book One: Magyk Listener Reviews
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" Unfinished, a bit too childish for me. "
— Zoe, 2/18/2014 -
" A truly enjoyable read. I might have given it 5-stars another time, but I'm reaching the end of a fantasy phase and wanting to read something else now. "
— Jacquie, 2/16/2014 -
" Great. An excellent young teenager book. Entertaining and attractive story wich unfortunately passes a tad fast. Character personality and enviroment description is both detailed and well-done. "
— Arman, 2/9/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book, some elements of Harry Potter and similar "Wizard" stories. Very good and a quick read. "
— Mandy, 2/4/2014 -
" Fanciful tale! "
— Phyllis, 1/23/2014 -
" I read the entire Septimus Heap series after my sons just to k ow what they were reading. Its a great series for kids 10 and up....and adults 40 and up! "
— Todd, 1/17/2014 -
" Horrid, dull book. Sounds as though the author tried to copy every element from other fantasy works, like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. "
— Bellatrix, 12/20/2013 -
" I loved it! I just bought because it was on sale and very cheap, but it was a very good book, and I wish i hadn't finisht it yet, because I want to continue to read it, and I'll have to buy rest of the books in that serie "
— Marte, 11/8/2013 -
" I loved this book and read part of the rest of the series, though I lost touch with it around book 3 or 4. "
— Bonnie, 10/27/2013 -
" My favorite BY FAR of all theYA fiction I've read. Dying for another one! "
— Michele, 10/23/2013 -
" It was AMAZING!!! It was compelling, suspenseful, everything I expected and more! "
— Meg, 8/20/2013 -
" the book was a bit boring but a bit cool at the same time "
— Elizabeth, 8/17/2013 -
" I loved this book, and was relieved when I found out there was more to the story. "
— Isabel, 6/20/2013 -
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" I'm 12 and I've read the entire series including the Magykal Papers, The Darke Toad and most of Fyre, but this and Queste are definitely the best books in the series! "
— Amalja, 5/8/2013 -
" We all knew boy 412 is Septimus Heap, but it took him the whole book to figure that out. "
— Boston, 1/24/2013 -
" i did enjoy this book, but the only problem i had was the extraordinary wizard. she got on my nerve. "
— Jessie, 1/19/2013 -
" Great read aloud book for children. "
— C, 10/10/2012 -
" I loved this book! I've read it several times! Such a great story! "
— Jessica, 8/28/2012 -
" Enjoyable YA read about wizards and witches. Fun characters, imaginative landscape, predictable plot. Not in a rush to read another one but would if it came my way. "
— Laurel, 8/27/2012 -
" listened to this with the kids commuting to school, we all loved this book. there were enough twists to keep everyone enthralled, sitting and having driveway moments to hear what happened next "
— Teri, 4/28/2012 -
" I generally don't like fantasy, but Angie Sage made me love it! I never liked Harry Potter, but this is one wizard tale I really like because of the mystery, suspense, and comedy all tied in one. "
— Vidula, 4/20/2012 -
" i really liked the twists and turns. who is the real septimus heap??? "
— Llamalover, 3/5/2012 -
" I personally find the start/introduction a bit long and slow but apart from that, the book was written brilliantly and was able to let me leave reality to dwell into the book's depths. A good read but do not get put off by the slow start, it`ll be worth it in the end. "
— `bannie, 1/24/2012 -
" I think fans of Harry Potter will enjoy these. I know they are "kids" books but I really loved them! "
— Raquel, 6/30/2011 -
" I loved it. At first I thought it would be just like Harry Potter but in the end thought of it totally diffrerent. "
— Kiersten, 6/29/2011 -
" Usually I HATE other magic books because they're so weak compared to Harry Potter, but this is really good. Good detail and vocabulary so you see the picture, and plot lines that are deep but not TOO confusing. "
— Shreya=Drastically, 6/29/2011 -
" I love this! It has great characters and a great storyline. Definitely check this book out if you like fantasy and the HP series. "
— Sara, 6/28/2011 -
" Septimus, a seventh son of a seventh son switched at birth with a nurse's baby, has the power to save the declining population of wizards, if only he knew he was one! "
— Jendimmick, 6/21/2011 -
" This book was okay, but the second one is better. Of course, this is the introduction to all the characters so it makes sense. The book is long, but still worth reading I would have to say. If you like magic worlds then this is the book for you! "
— Budgie&DomoFan, 6/21/2011 -
" It was cute, not exactly captivating and I have not interest in reading the rest of the series, but it's a nice YA book. "
— Jo, 6/20/2011 -
" It got a little long in between! "
— Kristen, 6/19/2011 -
" Great. An excellent young teenager book. Entertaining and attractive story wich unfortunately passes a tad fast. Character personality and enviroment description is both detailed and well-done. "
— Arman, 6/18/2011 -
" First, the story is really cute and I love boy 412! I didn't expect that he was the real Septimus Heap all along. "
— Karla, 6/13/2011 -
" I love this series. I have read a lot of books and this series has got to be one of my favorites. I have read all the books that have been published and I never got bored or decided to stop reading because one of the books wasn't a good book because I don't think that is a posibility. "
— Kristin, 6/13/2011 -
" This was OK, but I won't read the subsequent books in this series. There are flashes of really good description, though. "
— Carol, 6/13/2011 -
" Good book but I am not sure I would read anymore in the series. "
— Troy, 6/13/2011 -
" Great adventure book for teenagers. Has magic and a a amazing ending. "
— Abe, 6/13/2011
About Angie Sage
Angie Sage was born in London and grew up in the Thames Valley, London, and Kent. She now lives in Somerset in a very old house that has a secret tunnel below it. She loves such spooky old houses, as well as the sea and medieval England. She has created many books for children, and the first six books in her Septimus Heap series are international bestsellers. She is also the author of the Araminta Spookie series.
About Allan Corduner
Allan Corduner, Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a voice, film, and theater actor who has worked in London’s West End and on Broadway. He starred as Sir Arthur Sullivan in Mike Leigh’s Topsy Turvy. Other films include Moonlight Mile, The Green Zone, and Yentl. He has also appeared in several BBC Radio 4 plays, including The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui and Insignificance. His narration includes The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Garth Nix’s Keys to the Kingdom series.