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Title: The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
Author: Michael Scott
Year: 2007
Publisher: Delacorte
375 pages
A pleasing beginning to a fantasy series for younger middle readers. The reading level is about right for children who encountered Flamel in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, This is not as dark as some recent children's fantasy and it is considerably leavened with humor. The set up is good and the tension sustained throughout. The young protagonists are smart and clever; their parents are archaeologists. There are strong female and male characters. The story presents a nice blend of fantasy, action-adventure, mythology, and history. Especially enjoyable for those who have always suspected that history shows the hand of supernatural influence.
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