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Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter --but did you know he really lived? And he might still be alive today! Discover the truth in Michael Scott's New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel with The Alchemyst , book one. The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330. The legend: Nicholas Flamel discovered the secret of eternal life. The records show that he died in 1418. But his tomb is empty. Nicholas Flamel lives. But only because he has been making the elixir of life for centuries. 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. 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. " [A] A riveting fantasy ...While there is plenty here to send readers rushing to their encyclopedias...those who read the book at face value will simply be caught up in the enthralling story. A fabulous read. "-- SLJ , Starred Read the whole series! The Alchemyst The Magician The Sorceress The Necromancer The Warlock The Enchantress

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PublisherPenguin Random House Audio Publishing Group

ISBN-100739350323

ISBN-139780739350324

eBay Product ID (ePID)57000804

Product Key Features

Book TitleAlchemyst

TopicLegends, Myths, Fables / General, Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural, Fantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure / General, Mysteries & Detective Stories, General, Family / Siblings, People & Places / United States / General

Publication Year2007

LanguageEnglish

GenreYoung Adult Fiction, Juvenile Fiction

AuthorMichael Scott

Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience, Young Adults

Book SeriesThe Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel Ser.

FormatCompact Disc

Dimensions

Item Height1.2in

Item Length5.9in

Item Width5.1in

Item Weight8.8 Oz

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Reviews"[A] riveting fantasy. While there is plenty here to send readers rushing to their encyclopedias . . . those who read the book at face value will simply be caught up in the enthralling story. A fabulous read." -School Library Journal,Starred "Scott offers a classic fantasy . . . that will put readers on the edge of their seats as they rush to the final page. . . . [An] exhilarating fantasy."-Booklist "The juxtaposition of our reality with magic and myth is riveting." -Kirkus Reviews From the Trade Paperback edition., Praise for The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series: A New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller An Indie Next List Selection A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age An IRA Young Adult Choice Book An IRA Children's Choice Winner " [A] riveting fantasy . . . fabulous read." --School Library Journal, Starred " Readers will be swept up. " --Kirkus Reviews, Starred " Fans of adventure fantasies like Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series will eat this one up. " --VOYA "An exciting and impeccably thought-out fantasy, well-suited for those left in the lurch by Harry Potter's recent exeunt. " --Booklist From the Hardcover edition., "[A] riveting fantasy. While there is plenty here to send readers rushing to their encyclopedias . . . those who read the book at face value will simply be caught up in the enthralling story. A fabulous read." -School Library Journal, Starred "Scott offers a classic fantasy . . . that will put readers on the edge of their seats as they rush to the final page. . . . [An] exhilarating fantasy." -Booklist "The juxtaposition of our reality with magic and myth is riveting." -Kirkus Reviews From the Trade Paperback edition., Praise for The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series: A New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller An Indie Next List Selection A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age An IRA Young Adult Choice Book An IRA Children's Choice Winner [STAR] "[A] riveting fantasy . . . fabulous read." -- School Library Journal, Starred [STAR] "Readers will be swept up." -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred "Fans of adventure fantasies like Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series will eat this one up." -- VOYA "An exciting and impeccably thought-out fantasy, well-suited for those left in the lurch by Harry Potter's recent exeunt." -- Booklist From the Hardcover edition., "[A] riveting fantasy. While there is plenty here to send readers rushing to their encyclopedias . . . those who read the book at face value will simply be caught up in the enthralling story. A fabulous read." -School Library Journal, Starred "Scott offers a classic fantasy . . . that will put readers on the edge of their seats as they rush to the final page. . . . [An] exhilarating fantasy."-Booklist "The juxtaposition of our reality with magic and myth is riveting." -Kirkus Reviews From the Trade Paperback edition.

Dewey Edition22

Series Volume NumberBK. 1

Grade fromSeventh Grade

Number of Volumes8 Vols.

Grade toTwelfth Grade

Dewey Decimal[Fic]

Edition DescriptionUnabridged Edition