Angie Sage crea racconti fantasiosi che trasportano i lettori in mondi ricchi di magia e meraviglia. Le sue narrazioni esplorano spesso temi di scoperta, amicizia e il coraggio che si trova in luoghi inaspettati. Con uno stile distintivo che affascina sia il pubblico giovane che quello adulto, Sage invita i lettori ad abbracciare l'incanto dei suoi universi attentamente costruiti. La sua scrittura testimonia il duraturo potere della narrazione di ispirare ed elevare.
Che cos'è la MAGYA? essere un mago ordinario e vivere felice e disordinato con moglie e sette figli in un'unica stanza dietro la porta rossa, in via Su e Giù, nella Babilonia; o essere una principessa, ma non saperlo; o essere una Strega Bianca, un'anziana signora amabile e un po' stramba, che non sa cucinare, si veste in modo orribile, non fa male a una mosca ma custodisce un grande segreto... Angie Sage racconta in questo romanzo, il primo dopo una lunga serie di libri illustrati, l'avventura di tre ragazzi nella torre dei maghi, nei tubi delle discariche, nelle foreste stregate...
In a whimsical fantasy world where enchantment is outlawed, a determined girl embarks on a quest to rescue Enchantment and its practitioners, potentially saving the kingdom from despair. The narrative is filled with quirky elements, such as Oracles who knit octopuses and wizards in comical predicaments, creating a unique blend of humor and magic. Angie Sage, known for her Septimus Heap series, weaves an imaginative tale that promises adventure and charm.
When Araminta and her best friend Wanda go on a school trip to Skeleton Island, they don't expect to get stranded there overnight. And they certainly don't expect the island to be haunted by ghostly skeletons of pirates! It certainly makes for a spooky sleepover. Luckily these ghoulish pirates just want someone to help them find their lost treasure, then they'll happily set sail on their ghost ship once more. But someone else wants the treasure for themselves - can Araminta find what is lurking in the depths before it's too late?
Septimus, Jenna, and Beetle assume larger roles in their Magykal world and continue Septimus' efforts to defeat the Dark Domaine by relighting the ancient Alchemie Fyre, a task that reveals magical origins and tests key loyalties.
On the shortest day of the year, as the Castle is lit with candles and everyone prepares to celebrate, Wizard Apprentice Septimus Heap marks his fourteenth birthday. He has reached a new stage in his Apprenticeship: Darke Week. Awe-inspiring, terrifying, unbelievably important, Septimus's future will depend on what happens during this week. He chooses a dangerous mission to restore his good friend Alther from Banishment. But as he embarks on this trial, something Darke and terrible engulfs the Castle. Septimus and his friends are about to face their most perilous challenge yet . . .
The bestselling author of the Septimus Heap series, Angie Sage, delivers a gripping and darkly humorous tale of Maximillian Fly--a human with cockroach features--whose quiet life is upended when he aids two human children in their escape from an oppressive governing power. Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Adam Gidwitz. Maximillian Fly wants no trouble. Yet because he stands at six feet two, with beautiful indigo wings, long antennae, and more arms than you or me, many are frightened of him. He is a gentle creature who looks like a giant cockroach. This extraordinary human wants to prove his goodness, so he opens his door to two SilverSeed children in search of a place to hide. Instantly, Maximillian's quiet, solitary life changes. There are dangerous powers after them and they have eyes everywhere. But in this gray city of Hope trapped under the Orb, is escape even possible? Maximillian Fly is a masterful story brimming with suspense, plot twists, and phenomenal world building. This compelling novel delves into family dynamics and themes of prejudice, making the case for tolerance, empathy, and understanding. * Junior Library Guild Selection * Kids' Indie Next List * New York Public Library Best Books of 2019 Selection *
Enter the world of Septimus Heap With heart-stopping action, humor, and endearing characters, Septimus Heap is an internationally bestselling fantasy sesries
A beautifully presented boxed set featuring the first four Septimus Heap titles, offering incredible value and making it a wonderful gift, with over 2200 pages of magical fiction.
A comprehensive guide filled with information about Septimus' world, including secret files, journal excerpts, charm theory, spells, and more. Ideal for fans of magic, Wizardology, and the fantastical.
