
HarperCollins - HarperCollins
Release date: 2007-03-27
Hardcover
Author: Angie Sage
Juvenile Fiction, Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction, Children: Grades 4-6, Action & Adventure - General, Fantasy & Magic, Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / General, Juvenile Fiction / Family / General, Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic, Royalty (kings queens princes princesses knights etc.), Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic, Apprentices, Fiction, Magic, Wizards




_Physik_ is the most entertaining of the "Septimus Heap" series by a long shot. As Septimus is pulled back in time (no spoilers here), much is revealed about the history of the castle, the Extra-Ordinary Wizard, and of course, "physik." The panopoly of strong and well-developed characters continues, as their deep pasts are also revealed. The story moves fast (I literally read the book in a single sitting it was so engrossing), with the added sense of urgency given the distance Septimus is from his own time. Highly recommended for younger (9 - 12) readers, or for those (like me) who have been missing the magic (or "magyk" if you will) of the Harry Potter series.