Queste

The fourth book in the internationally bestselling Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage, featuring the funny and fantastic adventures of a wizard apprentice and his quest to become an ExtraOrdinary Wizard. New York Times Bestselling Series "Breezy charm, gusts of spectacular Magyk and a buoyant plot combining drama and comedy in just the right proportions." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The Septimus Heap series remains one of the best outcomes of the young-wizard furor catalyzed by Harry Potter." -- ALA Booklist There''s trouble at the Castle, and it''s all because Merrin Meredith has returned with Darke plans for Septimus. More trouble awaits Septimus and Jenna in the form of Tertius Fume, the ghost of the very first Chief Hermetic Scribe, who is determined to send Septimus on a deadly Queste. But Septimus and Jenna have other plans -- they are headed for the mysterious House of Foryx, a place where all Time meets and the place where they fervently hope they will be able to find Nicko and Snorri, who were trapped back in time in Physik . But how will Septimus escape the Queste?

About the author

ANGIE SAGE was born in London and grew up in the Thames Valley, London, and Kent. She loves the sea, spooky old houses, and time traveling (the easy way, by reading history books). Angie has created many books for children, including the New York Times bestselling series Septimus Heap and Araminta Spookie. She lives in England. Visit her online at www.angiesage.com and on Twitter @AngieSageAuthor.
Mark Zug has illustrated many collectible card games, including Magic: The Gathering and Dune, as well as books and magazines. He lives in Pennsylvania.

Report

"Breezy charm, gusts of spectacular Magyk and a buoyant plot combining drama and comedy in just the right proportions." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"The Septimus Heap series remains one of the best outcomes of the young-wizard furor catalyzed by Harry Potter." - ALA Booklist

Product details

• Authors: Angie Sage
• Assisted by: Mark Zug (Illustration)
• Publisher: Tegen, Katherine
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.06.2009
• EAN: 9780060882099
• ISBN: 978-0-06-088209-9
• No. of pages: 624
• Dimensions: 145 mm x 182 mm x 35 mm
• Series: HarperTrophy; Septimus Heap; Septimus Heap
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Siblings, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Adoption, JUVENILE FICTION: Travel, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Parents, JUVENILE FICTION: Stories in Verse (see also Poetry), JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Stepfamilies, JUVENILE FICTION: Short Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Interactive Adventures