Septimus Heap: The Magykal Papers
by Angie Sage
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Author: Angie SageIllustrator: Mark Zug
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-06-23
ISBN: 0061704164
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Book Reviews of Septimus Heap: The Magykal Papers
Book Review: Entertaining, but not a stand-alone product
Summary: 3 Stars
The Magykal Papers is a charming compendium of "published" (Pamplets, restaurant reviews, etc) and private papers (journal entries, etc) which, together, help to increase our understanding of delightful world created by Angie Sage. The "papers" are loosely collected into chapters corresponding to different regions of the Castle, such as the Palace and the Wizard Tower.
Some Pros Include:
1. Ms. Sage's trademark gentle humor is present thoughout most of the book. I particulary enjoyed the tour pamplets by Silas Heap.
2. The book begins with a bit of the history of the Castle. Just how did the Castle come to have a Queen? You learn that here
3. Fabulous illustrations. I enjoyed seeing how mark Zug envisions the Heaps and the Wizards, especially Alther Metha.
4. While there is limited new material, the sections tend to add tremendously to the overall depth of the world being created by Ms Sage. For example, you gain empathy for Sarah Heap and difficult it must be for her to have been separated from her sons.
Cons:
1. A note of caution - this is NOT a stand-alone book. Appreciation of it requires that you read the other books in the series first.
2. Some of the material was rather redundant, others simply didn't add much backstory. For example, for this book to make any sense you will have to read Magyk. Well, in that book you cover the rules for the Message Rat Service, so it is redundant to repeat it here. The journal entries don't seem to add much backstory.
Overall, this was a pleasant, quick read. I am looking forward to the next installation of the series, Syren.
Summary of Septimus Heap: The Magykal Papers
Enter the world of Septimus Heap with this collection of previously unpublished papers.
This rich compendium includes:
- The private journals of Septimus, Jenna, and Marcia Overstrand.
- The best?and worst?places to eat as described in The Egg-on-Toast Restaurant Guide.
- Sirius Weazal's Speedy Guides to the Palace, the Wizard Tower, and Wizard Way.
- Excerpts from the Pigeon Post Biography series and the Heaps of History series.
- Alther Mella's Guide to Being Dead: Ten Handy Rules for New Ghosts.
- Beautiful maps, quirky flyers, funny letters, and much more!
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