***
Michael Scott
Josh and Sophie are pretty average teenagers. They're twins, which is a little unusual, but other than that they're normal; they're working their first summer jobs to save up for their first car, they live in a normal town and, like most teenagers, they think their parents are from a different planet.
But their parents aren't what they should be worrying about. One day, while at work, Sophie and Josh witness the nice elderly couple that owns the book store in a terrifying battle against a strangely dressed man and his three body guards who just might be made of stone. As mint and rotten eggs fill the air and balls of yellow and green light fly, the book shop is destroyed and the twins' lives are changed forever.
No longer safe in their own town, the pair leave with Nicholas and embark upon a terrifying and mystifying journey. How could it be that all of the myths they've heard are really true? And what else is Nicholas Flamel hiding? What does the Codex prophecy have to do with them. And most importantly, will they even live to see 16?
If you liked this book, look for:
Percy Jackson Series
Harry Potter Series
Pandora Series
Septimus Heap Series
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Septimus Heap - Queste
****
Angie Sage
More Heaps!
Septimus, back in his own time, is doing well. But he's sneaking around behind Marcia's back and she's about to find out! But Marcellus isn't the threat this time. This time the concern is The Quest. Once you start, you can't escape it and, unbeknownst to Sep, he's on The Quest. No apprentice has ever come back from The Quest. No apprentice has ever been so young. No apprentice has ever gotten The Questing Stone in quite this manner. No apprentice has ever taken friends along on the journey. But then again, no other apprentice was Septimus Heap.
Very cute. This series isn't what I'd call spectacular. I can put the books down, but I also enjoy them and look forward to reading them. I would recommend these to anyone who likes fantasy.
If you like this book, look for:
Harry Potter Series
Charlie Bone Series
Terry Pratchet Books
Percy Jackson Series
Angie Sage
More Heaps!
Septimus, back in his own time, is doing well. But he's sneaking around behind Marcia's back and she's about to find out! But Marcellus isn't the threat this time. This time the concern is The Quest. Once you start, you can't escape it and, unbeknownst to Sep, he's on The Quest. No apprentice has ever come back from The Quest. No apprentice has ever been so young. No apprentice has ever gotten The Questing Stone in quite this manner. No apprentice has ever taken friends along on the journey. But then again, no other apprentice was Septimus Heap.
Very cute. This series isn't what I'd call spectacular. I can put the books down, but I also enjoy them and look forward to reading them. I would recommend these to anyone who likes fantasy.
If you like this book, look for:
Harry Potter Series
Charlie Bone Series
Terry Pratchet Books
Percy Jackson Series
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
*****
JK Rowling
Ever wonder what might happen if you break a silly rule? You just might find yourself facing dangerous, possibly deathly tasks and losing your best friend! Of course, this time, Harry didn't actually break the rule. Someone did that for him. But who? And why? And how is he going to fawn over Cho, keep up with his studies, avoid Rita Skeeter, and learn to dance while preparing for the tasks?
Is it wrong that I find the premise of this book slightly hilarious? I mean, they say this tournament is dangerous. People have died! But then everything seems perfectly safe to me*. Either way, it's an enjoyable read. Even though there are sad parts, it's still mostly a light book. Nothing compared with the darkness that is to come in the next 3!
*except, of course, for that one little flaw. But that wasn't exactly planned.
JK Rowling
Ever wonder what might happen if you break a silly rule? You just might find yourself facing dangerous, possibly deathly tasks and losing your best friend! Of course, this time, Harry didn't actually break the rule. Someone did that for him. But who? And why? And how is he going to fawn over Cho, keep up with his studies, avoid Rita Skeeter, and learn to dance while preparing for the tasks?
Is it wrong that I find the premise of this book slightly hilarious? I mean, they say this tournament is dangerous. People have died! But then everything seems perfectly safe to me*. Either way, it's an enjoyable read. Even though there are sad parts, it's still mostly a light book. Nothing compared with the darkness that is to come in the next 3!
*except, of course, for that one little flaw. But that wasn't exactly planned.
Septimus Heap: Flyte
****
Angie Sage
Now that the long lost brother (and 7th son of a 7th son) has been idenitified and put in his proper place as ExtraOrdinary Wizard Aprentice, things should be going well. After all, DomDaniel was defeated and the Dragon Boat is safe with its Keeper.
But what about the jealous oldest brother, Simon? What sort of trouble is he causing by stealing Princess Jenna away on his horse? And why does Aunt Zelda insist that DomDaniel isn't dead but has just Disappeared? And furthermore, how long is it going to take to rid ExtraOrdinary Wizard Marcia of her Shadow? (And what's up with all these RaNdOm CaPiTaLiZaTiOnS??)
If you liked the first book, you should definitely grab this one. It starts off with action (the first was a little slow) and doesn't stop until the last page (literally). The characters are all still here, this time with some very interesting twists. I think this one may even be better than its prequel, which is something I rarely say about a series!
If you like this, look for:
Harry Potter Series
Septimus Heap Series
Charlie Bone Series
Angie Sage
Now that the long lost brother (and 7th son of a 7th son) has been idenitified and put in his proper place as ExtraOrdinary Wizard Aprentice, things should be going well. After all, DomDaniel was defeated and the Dragon Boat is safe with its Keeper.
But what about the jealous oldest brother, Simon? What sort of trouble is he causing by stealing Princess Jenna away on his horse? And why does Aunt Zelda insist that DomDaniel isn't dead but has just Disappeared? And furthermore, how long is it going to take to rid ExtraOrdinary Wizard Marcia of her Shadow? (And what's up with all these RaNdOm CaPiTaLiZaTiOnS??)
If you liked the first book, you should definitely grab this one. It starts off with action (the first was a little slow) and doesn't stop until the last page (literally). The characters are all still here, this time with some very interesting twists. I think this one may even be better than its prequel, which is something I rarely say about a series!
If you like this, look for:
Harry Potter Series
Septimus Heap Series
Charlie Bone Series
Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader
*****
CS Lewis
Edmund, Lucy and their insufferable cousin Eustace get pulled into Narnia through a painting to help Prince (now King) Caspian on his journey. Aboard the beautiful ship Dawn Treader, the small crew travels to islands and seeks the 7 lords sent away by Caspian's evil uncle Miraz. Along the way, Eustace has to learn some pretty tough lessons and Lucy and Edmund's bravery is put to the test.
This is a fabulous book. It's a quick read, full of adventure and aften side-splittingly funny! The language is a little difficult for low readers, but the characters are great and the story, like the series, is addictive!
If you like this book, look for:
The rest of the Narnia series
Harry Potter
CS Lewis
Edmund, Lucy and their insufferable cousin Eustace get pulled into Narnia through a painting to help Prince (now King) Caspian on his journey. Aboard the beautiful ship Dawn Treader, the small crew travels to islands and seeks the 7 lords sent away by Caspian's evil uncle Miraz. Along the way, Eustace has to learn some pretty tough lessons and Lucy and Edmund's bravery is put to the test.
This is a fabulous book. It's a quick read, full of adventure and aften side-splittingly funny! The language is a little difficult for low readers, but the characters are great and the story, like the series, is addictive!
If you like this book, look for:
The rest of the Narnia series
Harry Potter
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