Angie Sage began her career illustrating books, and then started writing - first toddler books, later chapter books and then the masterful Septimus Heap. She lives in a fifteenth-century house in Somerset. She has two grown-up daughters.

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Enter the world of Septimus Heap, Wizard Apprentice. Magyk is his destiny.

The evil necromancer DomDaniel has been disposed of, but something Darke is stirring. A Shadow pursues ExtraOrdinary Wizard Marcia Overstrand around, following her every move, growing stronger every day. Septimus senses something sinister is afoot, but before he can act, Jenna is snatched - taken by the most unlikely kidnapper. Septimus must rescue his sister but does not, at first, realise the power of the forces at work behind her disappearance.

Praise for Septimus Heap series:

Warm, funny and humane, Sage takes care with the destiny of even her smallest characters, and is a real discovery

Her yarn scoots along like a dragon-boat with the wind in its sails

Full of hurtle-paced humour

Wonderfully imaginative . . . Children of all ages will relish this

Brilliantly imaginative, dark and funny sequel to Magyk