The alchemyst

the secrets of the immortal Nicholas Flamel

375 pages

English language

Published Nov. 14, 2007 by Delacorte Press.

ISBN:
978-0-385-73357-1
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4 stars (1 review)

While working at pleasant but mundane summer jobs in San Francisco, fifteen-year-old twins, Sophie and Josh, suddenly find themselves caught up in the deadly, centuries-old struggle between rival alchemists, Nicholas Flamel and John Dee, over the possession of an ancient and powerful book holding the secret formulas for alchemy and everlasting life.

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4 stars

This was a pretty decent read that left me eager for the next in the series. The legend of Nicholas Flamel always interested me and Michael Scott's book helped satisfy my curiosity, even though it is a work of fiction. ;-) Out of all of the Alchemyst's aspects, I believe I enjoyed the plot above the rest. It was fast-paced, full of action, and not something I read VERY often. I could tell it would be better suited for a slightly younger audience than myself, but I still enjoyed the book greatily.

The accuracy of the many historical references in the story was astonishing. Michael Scott sure knows how to research. All but two characters, the protagonists, were true individuals or mythical figures. That is quite a feat considering the vast amount amount of characters.

The Alchemyst is the first of a moderately sized seriess of six novels. I'm sure …

Subjects

  • Flamel, Nicolas, -- d. 1418 -- Juvenile fiction.
  • Dee, John, -- 1527-1608 -- Juvenile fiction.
  • Flamel, Nicolas, -- d. 1418 -- Fiction.
  • Dee, John, -- 1527-1608 -- Fiction.
  • Alchemists -- Juvenile fiction.
  • Magic -- Juvenile fiction.
  • Supernatural -- Juvenile fiction.
  • Brothers and sisters -- Juvenile fiction.
  • Twins -- Juvenile fiction.
  • Alchemists -- Fiction.
  • Magic -- Fiction.
  • Supernatural -- Fiction.
  • Brothers and sisters -- Fiction.
  • Twins -- Fiction.
  • San Francisco (Calif.) -- Juvenile fiction.
  • San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction.