Septimus Heap

Vampire · Aug 14, 2009

Septimus Heap is a series of fantasy novels, written by English author Angie Sage and featuring a protagonist of the same name. Four novels, entitled Magyk, Flyte, Physik and Queste, have been published, the first (Magyk) in 2005 and the most recent (Queste) in 2008. A fifth book, Syren, is scheduled to be published September 29, 2009 in the United States, and a full colour supplement to the series, entitled The Magykal Papers, was published in June 2009.
The series, aimed at children aged nine to twelve,[1] follows the adventures of Septimus Heap who, as a seventh son of a seventh son, has magical powers. After he becomes an apprentice to the arch ("ExtraOrdinary") wizard of the series, Marcia Overstrand, he must study for seven years and a day before he is qualified to take over from her. His adventures are placed in the context of the warmth and strength of his family, and developed alongside those of Jenna, his adoptive sister, who is heir to the throne of the Castle, the community where they live. The novels, set in an elaborate fictional world, describe the many challenges that Septimus, Jenna, and several other recurring characters must overcome.
The books have appeared on national bestsellers lists and received worldwide critical acclaim; Warner Bros. acquired the rights to produce a movie based on the first book.[2] The series has been noted for the realism and richness of its characters, the compelling nature of their adventures, and its humour. It has been compared with Harry Potter and other works within the genre.
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I am currently on book one of the series and I think it is amazing so far, I can't help falling in love with it.

Banzai · Aug 14, 2009

It sounds like another Harry Potter/Lord of the Rings clone, to be honest...

Vampire · Aug 14, 2009

It actually, to me, is completely different.

Marcelo · Aug 15, 2009

I've read them all. They won't dissapoint you. Also, maybe you already know, but Warner Bros. is making the series into movies after they finish filming the Harry Potter ones.

Oh, never mind. Just finished reading your description.
Anyway, each books introduces more and more characters and twist plots. As you say, it's hard not to fall in love with the setting and characters.

tcol4417 · Aug 18, 2009

The story doesn't sound that bad actually, but the bastardisation of English words...

Eugh =S

I suppose it is written for kids, but still.

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