About this title: After fleeing Ojai, Nicholas, Sophie, Josh, and Scatty emerge in Paris--home for Nicholas Flamel. Only this homecoming is anything but sweet. As the second novel of this bestselling series gets underway, it becomes time for Sophie to learn the second elemental magic: Fire Magic.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780385733588ISBN:0385733585
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 455 p. Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel (Hardcover). Audience: Children/juvenile; Young adult. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780385737289ISBN:0385737289
Description: New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 496 p. Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel (Paperback). Intended for a juvenile audience. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Reader
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780385737289ISBN:0385737289
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Delacorte Press, New York
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780385733588ISBN:0385733585
Description: Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8 1/2 h x 6w. A nice 464 page hard cover young adult supernatural fantasy fiction novel. Clearly states a first edition, published in 2008. Full number sequence 10-1 present on copyright page. the sequel to the bestseller THE ALCHEMYST follows the twins and Nicholas and Sophie and Scatty along their incredible journey. In Paris they encounter Nicollo Machiavelli who has it out for Josh and Sophie, and the enemies pile up. Learning new magic is the answer, and Sophie ... read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780385733588ISBN:0385733585
Description: New in fine dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 455 p. Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel (Hardcover). Audience: Children/juvenile; Young adult. Book is Brand New. Cover and pages are clean, binding is tight. We ship daily, Satisfaction Guaranteed. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780385733588ISBN:0385733585
Description: New. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 455 p. Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel (Hardcover). Intended for a juvenile audience. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Delacorte Pr
Date Published: 2008-06-24
ISBN-13:9780385733588ISBN:0385733585
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780385733588. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780385903738ISBN:0385903731
Description: Good. Library binding. Paper over boards. 464 p. Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel (Library). Intended for a juvenile audience. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780385903738ISBN:0385903731
Description: New. Library binding. Paper over boards. 464 p. Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel (Library). Intended for a juvenile audience. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. read more
Binding: Library Binding
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Reader
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780385903738ISBN:0385903731
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780385737289ISBN:0385737289
Description: New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 464 p. Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel (Paperback). Intended for a juvenile audience. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. read more
"Sequel to the Alchemyst. This book is a direct continuation of the Alchemyst and it is important that you read that book first in order to understand the storyline. Numerous references are made back to the first book.
The story continues with the twins of prophecy - Sophie having her magical powers Awakened, and Josh being a bit jealous of her powers and anxious for his own powers to be Awakened. There are several very unusual and very old creatures who are out to destroy the twins. The plot move along very fast - you certainly don't have time to get 'bored' with the story. You just wonder HOW they can possibly get out of each new situation.
A very entertaining fantasy story written for young adults - but can certainly be enjoyed by their parents as well. :)
The ending of the story in this book leads directly into book #3 - The Sorceress, whichI think is the last in the series."
"I do have to say that Michael Scott has created another book worth reading in this second installalation of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel.
Starting off right where the first book ends, josh and Sophie as well as nicholas and Scathach the vampire have to find their way through what once was Nicholas's birth city, yet it has changed, and is now in the control of the immortal Niccolo, a servant of a dark elder. The adventures the foursome have as they seek out an ally and a way to train Sophie in another of the elemental magics expand as Niccolo summons the Disir, more commonly known as Valkaryies to try to defeat Scathach, yet the trio of Disir also bring their own suprise that most likely is the end of Scathach. After the wild action involved in the fight, Josh is confronted by John Dee, a very deadly and ruthless immortal who has pursued the Flamels for centures seeking the Codex, and Niccolo. Both of whom offer Josh something he cannot refuse, to get his powers awakened so he could be more like his sister. Yet what price must he pay for it? only the Elder who awakens Josh's power knows. And will they survive long enough to train Josh? A mystery yet to be found.
During all this, Perenelle, Nicholas's wife, who is held prisoner in Alcatraz proves that despite her being without power, she is still one not to be underestimated, as she proves it by escaping the Sphinx that had been her guard with the help of a very old ghost turned poltergeist. And her finding a very powerful ally in a most unexpected place. Will she manage to escape the island as well as she did the cell of her prison? or will she fail? time will tell."
"Book 2 in this planned six-book series follows the fast-paced romp of Sophie and Josh Newman, the all-powerful twins prophesied by Alexander the Mage in the Codex, through a world full of mystery, magic, and history. Seeking refuge from Dr. John Dee and Niccolo Machiavelli in Paris, the twins, Scatty, and Nicholas Flammel visit old friends, who continue the twins' training in elemental arts and defense. As they encounter other creatures unleashed by Dee and Machiavelli, the twins' loyalty to Nicholas falters as they question why they have been placed in this predicament, which threatens their lives and their bond as brother and sister.
Meanwhile, Perenelle Flammel battles her own demons on the island of Alcatraz.
Well-written, suspenseful, and full of intriguing folklore, legends, and historical accounts, this book meets the expectations put forth by book 1 in the series, The Alchemyst."
"While The Alchemyst was a blast from start to finish, I feel like The Magician is missing just a little something. New characters are introduced, Josh and Sophie have larger roles, Perenelle's story is much more developed, and Machiavelli/Saint Germain are just about the best new additions to the story that could have happened, with a head nod to Joan.
Michael Scott really has created quite the universe here, and his attention to detail (fantasy and historical) is impressive. The book fits squarely in the middle of a series, which I think is why it seems to slump a bit. I've always had a problem with the 2nd in trilogies or anthologies, with the exception of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. On that same vein, I really didn't like that movie until the second time I watched it, at which point I was hooked. I could easily see this happening with The Magician. It has all the qualities of a great book in the series, and could easily stand out with the new characters and plot, but it just hasn't "popped" for me yet. In a few years, when I read them again, I'm sure I'll have to change the rating to a 5. It's certainly worth it - just not on the first read for me."
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