| "MAGYK"
Author: Angie Sage
Illustrator: Mark Zug
Interest Level: Middle Grades (4-8)
ATOS Reading Level: 6.0
AR Points: 18.0
Publisher Recommended Age: 9+
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Book Type: Paperback
Book Description:
The plot revolves around the pauper-like Heap family. The parents, Silas and Sarah, have seven children. Simon is the eldest son, whose ambition is to be the ExtraOrdinary wizard. The other Heap children (from eldest to youngest) are Simon, Sam, twins Erik and Edd, Jo-Jo, Nicko, and Jenna,(who is actually the daughter of the queen), whom Silas Heap found in the snow on the day that the youngest, Septimus, was born and supposedly died.
When Jenna finds out on her tenth birthday a secret, from ExtraOrdinary wizard Marcia Overstrand herself, she realises that she - and the Heap family - are in danger. As they try to avoid it they meet a boy only known as Boy 412, and a story unfolds...
School Library Journal: "A wide cast of characters battle the forces of Darke Magyk in a well-realized world of fantasy." Grades 4-8.
Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review): "Heads up, Harry, there's a new young wizard on his way up. A quick-reading, stand-alone, deliciously spellbinding series opener."
Book Awards:
- USA: New York Public Library, Books for the Teen Age (Flyte)
Series Overview:
This series follows the adventures and story of the protagonist Septimus Heap, who, as a seventh son of the seventh son, has powerful magical capability. After he secures his apprenticeship with the arch wizard of the books, called the ExtraOrdinary Wizard, he must study for seven years and one day before he is qualified to take over. Along with him is an equally important character - Jenna, who is the princess of the castle in which they live. Together with his brothers and a large assortment of other characters, they must overcome the trials and tribulations that they encounter as they grow up.
Septimus Heap is geared towards children 12 years and above. With its characters, action and humour it has become a hit, selling in 28 languages worldwide and over 1 million copies throughout the States since its first publish in March 2005.
About the Author:
Angie Sage grew up in Thames Valley, London and Kent. Her father was a publisher. He would bring home blank books that she could fill with pictures and stories. Sage first studied medicine, but changed her mind and went to Art School in Leicester. There she studied Graphic Design and Illustration. She began illustrating books after college. Then she progressed to writing children stories, including toddler books and chapter books. Her first novel was Septimus Heap: Magyk. Angie Sage is married and has two daughters, Laurie and Lois. |
