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The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel | 
| Author: Michael Scott
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Category: Book
List Price: $8.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  73 reviews
Sales Rank: 730
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0385736002
EAN: 9780385736008
ASIN: 0385736002
Publication Date: June 24, 2008
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Product Description
He holds the secret that can end the world.brbrThe truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330. Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest Alchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life.brbrThe records show that he died in 1418.brbrBut his tomb is empty.brbrThe legend: 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#8212;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.brbrSometimes legends are true.brbrAnd Sophie and Josh Newman are about to find themselves in the middle of the greatest legend of all time.brbrbriFrom the Hardcover edition./i
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 a great blend of myth and magic November 13, 2008
This book is about twins Sophie and Josh Newman and there adventures with the immortal Nicholas Flamel after seeing him duel the evil magian John Dee. It is a great book especially for fans of myths and legends
Good fantasy reading October 31, 2008
This book was amazing...a very quick read, and holds your interest. Would highly recommend if you're looking for something in the Harry Potter genre.
Easy to read, explore imagination. October 9, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Interesting story. I picked it up in the library and read it from cover to cover. It reminds me of Harry Potter.
 Flat characters.... September 25, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The ideas behind the story for this book are interesting, unfortunately, the writing is not. I found the characters flat and one dimensional. I honestly found it difficult to care what, if anything, happened to them. I also found the writing style repetitive and overly dramatic. The book just couldn't keep my attention.. and with a story based on magic, elder races, immortal men and a fight for humanity.. it should have.br /br /Such a shame.
Excellent book September 25, 2008
I wasn't sure what to expect with this book other than magic and adventure. On the first page I was hooked. For me a book has to start good and stay good all the way through, this did that. I immediatley loved Josh and Sophie and their closeness thoughout this book his heartwarming. I can't say I've loved Nicholas Flamel, he's a very strong character (hence it's his story) but he's not the one I found myself wanting to follow. Scatty is great, the perfect warrior. Dee is the perfect bad guy, he's cunning, sly, and very bad. I loved how this book took our modern age, mixed it with magic and mythology. A true page turner that does leave you hanging. After finishing this book you will have to read the next book. I myself cannot wait to read the next installment. Truly a book I'll keep on my bookshelf to be read again, the adventure is that good, for adults and children.
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