by Angie Sage, Mark Zug
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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.
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 A clever series, 2008-11-28
Angie Sage's _Magyk_ is reminiscent of many books in the same genre - Harry Potter and Terry Pratchett come immeadiately to mind: a world where magic (or "magyk" in this case) is real, wizards and witches are common place, and of course a variety of young characters seeking to make their way while a dark force lurks and plots their destruction. Yet to speak in such broad terms not only oversimplifies Sage's story, but does it a disservice as well.
In _Magyk_, the first of four books in the series, the protagonist is a young girl, Jenna finds she is more than the daughter of an "Ordinary Wizard" - and begins a journey to find her real place in the world. Similarly, a young man ("Boy 412") also seeks to make his way in the world, rejecting the harsh military life he has been place in since infancy. As the two paths of these characters cross, readers are introduced to a variety of imaginitive characters as the (not entirely predictable) plot unfolds.
Sage is no J.K. Rowling (but who is) - still, judging the book on its own merits, its a fine read for 'tweens. The story moves fast, the characters are delightful, and the story - while not entirely unique - provides some unexpected turns. Recommended for younger readers.
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 Finally filled the void, 2008-11-07
Like many Potter fans, I was looking for something to fill the void. I have found it!!! I am on book 2 in the series and can say that Sage keeps the action coming, the fantasy alive, and the characters believable. I can't bear the thought of finishing this series-what will i do then???!!!
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 Unknown surroundings and too much talk., 2008-10-26
In Septimus Heap Book 1 there is too little detail about the background environment, where this fantasy takes place. Instead this book is bloated with dialog. The reader is left trying to picture the magical world that surrounds these wizardly characters. Read the Lord of the Rings instead
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 Good book, 2008-10-12
This was a great introductory to the series. Well written and action is maintained throughout the book, but at the end of the day, it's no Harry Potter.
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A very enjoyable read., 2008-10-09
Reviewed by Neha Kashmiri (age 14) for Reader Views (10/08)
"Magyk" is the very first book in the Septimus Heap series. It starts with two infants. Septimus Heap is born to Sarah Heap and is pronounced dead and taken away by the midwife. The other is a girl with purple eyes found in the snow by Silas Heap. With the boy born to them supposedly dead, they raise the girl as their own and name her Jenna.
Ten years later, Marcia Overstrand reveals that Jenna is actually the daughter of the assassinated Queen. An assassin named The Hunter, sent by the Supreme Custodian (who has taken over the Castle), follows Jenna and Marcia when the ExtraOrdinary takes Jenna away for her protection. Marcia takes Jenna to Aunt Zelda's in the Marram Marshes, with "Boy 412" following them. When at the Marshes, Boy 412 finds a dragon ring that sends a light out in the dark.
While trying to leave, Marcia is caught by guards and The Hunter comes back to assassinate Jenna but he is stopped by a spell by Aunt Zelda. Another boy, claiming to be the supposedly-dead Septimus, has been apprenticed to the evil Dom Daniel; he is caught by the group at the Marshes. He escapes, however, and tells Dom Daniel where the group is hidden.
Meanwhile, secrets about the ring found by Boy 412 are revealed. The group visits the dragon boat that belonged to the first ExtraOrdinary Wizard. Can they use it to save Marcia? And who is Boy 412?
Though it's really obvious from almost the beginning what the ending is going to be like, "Maygk" is actually a very enjoyable read. There are a lot of characters to keep straight--most of them are very loveable. Anyone wanting a full-fledged fantasy without much gore should definitely follow the series. The series is continued in "Flyte," which is just as magykal as the first book.
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