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The Alchemyst: Book 1

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Alchemyst: Book 1
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michael Scott
SeriesThe Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:400
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9780552562522
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Imprint Corgi Childrens
Publication Date 5 August 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The first book on the New York Times bestselling series The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel - breathless action, pin-sharp plotting and a hero and heroine to root for! Now published with an exciting new cover look and introduction from the author. Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on 28 September 1330. Nearly seven hundred years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest Alchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life. The records show that he died in 1418. But his tomb is empty and Nicholas Flamel lives. The secret of eternal life is hidden within the book he protects - the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed. In the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. And that's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it. Humankind won't know what's happening until it's too late. And if the prophecy is right, Sophie and Josh Newman are the only ones with the power to save the world as we know it. Sometimes legends are true. And Sophie and Josh Newman are about to find themselves in the middle of the greatest legend of all time.

Author Biography

An authority on mythology and folklore, Michael Scott is one of Ireland's most successful authors. A master of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and folklore, he has been hailed by the Irish Times as "the King of Fantasy in these isles".

Reviews

Michael Scott is the king of fantasy * The Irish Times * A cracking adventure * The Bookseller * The story is incredibly original combining all kinds of fantasy concepts * Dublin Evening Herald * Exciting stuff * South Wales Argus *