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The Alchemyst

By Michael Scott

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| Hardcover | 9780385733571

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Book Description

He holds the secret that can end the world.

The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330. Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest Alchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life.

The records show that he died in 14Continue

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The Alchemyst: The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel The Alchemyst: The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel

Fifteen-year-old twins, Sophie and Josh Newman, find themselves in a world of hurt when they befriend a seven-hundred-year-old Alchemyst, Nicholas Flamel. While in his bookstore, they are attacked by Golems, men created out of mud, that are controlle ... (read full critics)

sfsite published on Sat, 2 Oct 2010

THE ALCHEMYST: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel

Fifteen-year-old twins Sophie and Josh Newman don’t believe in legends. What good would it do them anyway? Their parents are away the whole summer on one of their archeological digs, and right now all the twins care about is working hard at their new ... (read full critics)

teenreads published on Thu, 16 Sep 2010

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4 Reviews

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Creative and exciting

I would actually rate this a 3.5. It focuses more on fast paced action than character development and that does harm the story. I can't really figure out if the twins are meant to be the main characters or not. Nicholas Flamel, Scatty, and John Dee are far more interesting than the twins (who are ki ... (continue)

I would actually rate this a 3.5. It focuses more on fast paced action than character development and that does harm the story. I can't really figure out if the twins are meant to be the main characters or not. Nicholas Flamel, Scatty, and John Dee are far more interesting than the twins (who are kind of boring and stereotyped). I absolutely loved the historical and mythological details in the book though. Recommended for readers who love the YA fantasy/history genre.

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Moirne Stark said on Mar 7, 2010 | Add your feedback

Fast paced and unputdownable

Short chapters and cliff-hanging endings. An undemanding enjoyable read. Bags of magical adventure, lots of interesting characters, including key historical figures who turn out to be either immortals or from the Elder Race. Well imagined alternate realities. Good for readers looking to "what next? ... (continue)

Short chapters and cliff-hanging endings. An undemanding enjoyable read. Bags of magical adventure, lots of interesting characters, including key historical figures who turn out to be either immortals or from the Elder Race. Well imagined alternate realities. Good for readers looking to "what next?" after Harry Potter. First in a six book sequence.

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PapaDelta said on Jun 17, 2011 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

I didn't like the style of this book at all. I'm not super fond of the characters either. But by page 50 or so the story picks up, and it does keep you turning pages from then on.

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Jaemi K said on Dec 1, 2009 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

I read this book through from cover to cover in one day. I was home sick, and it definitely took my mind off of not feeling well. It is the first in a series, and I accidentally read the second in the series first. Awesome and inventive plot line, fast moving, and quite enjoyable. I can not wait to ... (continue)

I read this book through from cover to cover in one day. I was home sick, and it definitely took my mind off of not feeling well. It is the first in a series, and I accidentally read the second in the series first. Awesome and inventive plot line, fast moving, and quite enjoyable. I can not wait to get my hands on the third in the series.

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Heather Landry said on Feb 28, 2009 about the Others edition | Add your feedback