Magyk

Stars: ******

The seventh son of a seventh son, named Septimus Heap dies at birth and is replaced a baby sister his father finds in the snow. Soon Jenna, as they name her, has taken the place of Septimus for her siblings.  But soon with the death of the Queen, The Heaps are plunged into chaos as the try to stop darkness for conquering the kingdom. Can they stop DomDaniel, the evil tyrant? Can they find out what happened to Septimus? Read the series to find out.

What I love about the series is the magic. All the spells are unique and the legends are amazing.  Angie Sage has really created a world of magic and mystery with this book. 

Framed

Stars: *****

Dylan is the only boy left in his entire town. One by one, all the other boys move away until he is the only one left. The only boy in the entire town of Manod, highest rainfall in the UK, lowest crime rate. Until some very mysterious men move into the abandoned quarry above the town. Suddenly Dylan's world is changed forever as new friendships, and old mysteries are dug up and shaken to their roots as he discovers the power of art. Can he bring his father home again? Can he save his home before it's too late? Read the book to find out.

What I love about this book is it's characters. Each individual person has a past and a personality that gave me some big shocks as the book develops. The author, Frank Boyce, really brings the small town and all of it's people to life. This is a must-read for anyone who loves art and the old masters.

The Land of Elyon

Rating:*****

When Alexa, the twelve-year old daughter of the mayor of Lathbury, discovers the way outside of the walls she has always been looking for, nothing will ever be the same again. As she journey's through the Dark Hills and the lands beyond she finds friendship, love and magic. But will she be alble to save the Jocastas? Will she bring down the terrible Abaddon? Or will darkness rule the land of Elyon? Read the series to find out!

What I love about this series is the curiosity of Alexa. I also love the animals and her interactions with them the animal voices are portrayed well, and really help you to picture the animal. I also love the people, because they are so realistic, even in the midst of all the adventures. Alexa is also portrayed very well as she grows from book to book.