August 15, 2012

Flyte

Stars:******

Once again, DomDaniel is threatening the Heaps. But this time he's got an agent on the inside of the Heap family, and time is running out. None will believe that a Heap is a traitor and they can't seem to stop him. Will they face the facts, or will darkness prevail?  Can they keep DomDaniel from being the ExtraOrdinary Wizard? Can the stop the spy from within? Read the series to find out.

In this stunning sequel to Magyk, Flyte will keep readers on their toes as the narrative weaves through family betrayal, acceptance, and becoming who you are meant to be. The story line is brillant and the characters are jumping off the pages in this brillant book full of twists that will keep you wondering.


August 14, 2012

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. 


August 10, 2012

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.