Magyk: Summary and book reviews of Magyk by Angie Sage, plus links to an excerpt from Magyk and a biography of Angie Sage.

The 7th son of the 7th 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 newborn 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 mysterious baby girl, and what really happened to their beloved son, Septimus? The first part of this enthralling new series leads readers on a fantastic journey filled with quirky characters, clever charms, potions and spells, and a yearning to uncover the mystery at the heart of this story...who is Septimus Heap? Angie Sage writes in the tradition of great British storytellers. Her inventive fantasy is filled with humor and heart: Magyk will have readers laughing and begging for more.

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The first part of a planned trilogy leads readers on a fantastic journey filled with quirky characters, clever charms, potions and spells, and a yearning to uncover the mystery at the heart of this story...who is Septimus Heap?  (Reviewed by BookBrowse Review Team).

Full Review (337 words).

Media Reviews

Publishers Weekly The author introduces several subplots, summarized rather than dramatized [then] eventually reveals the real Septimus in a clever, if predictable, turn of events, making way for the next installments. Ages 9-up.   Kirkus Reviews A quick–reading, stand–alone, deliciously spellbinding series   Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books This first book in the Septimus Heap series is a cheerful, clever offering.   Children's Literature - Cindy L. Carolan It is easy to pick this chunky book up and difficult to put down; the characters are colorful and lively and the storyline reads quickly but contains plenty of intrigue to keep readers guessing. This is the author's first novel, although she has previously written numerous picture books and chapter books for children. Highly recommended. Ages 9-12.   Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Starred Review. This first book in the Septimus Heap series is a cheerful, clever offering. Clive Barker Septimus Heap: Magyk is a book full of wonders, charms, and surprises. Beautifully written and richly imagined, it invites us into a world we never want to leave. Marvelous.

Recent Reader Reviews

Rated of 5 by Tigrissia Rosefeather
My Review for Magyk
I love this book and the others that come after. They are my fave books (other than Warriors) and Angie Sage did a good job.

Rated of 5 by jd
It's good
I like the book because it is very intriguing.

Rated of 5 by MIXMASTERQ
magyk series review
I think that the book is dull, not enough action.It never put me in suspense. I have read the other books from this series and I do not like those either.Overall I think it should not have been published.

Rated of 5 by Gabriel Q
Great! =D
I am on the 4th book of the series and it has a enjoyable series. It captures you into the fantasy world and as I am a fan of fantasy, it has lured me in very strongly. =D

Rated of 5 by rahul
Maybe High expectation level!
I started reading this book after finishing the Wheel of Time series till the 11th book and while I was waiting for "Towers of Midnight" to get delivered! I must say that the book is darn slow! Little exciting and way too dull :(

Rated of 5 by Candace
Where is it going?
I'm definitely a series reader. I love following characters and so I saw a pretty cover and reviews like "Move over Harry Potter" and I bought into it. I bought the first 4 books in one swipe (I read very quickly) and I am struggling to...   Read More

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