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The Alchemyst

The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, Book 1

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The Alchemyst

By: Michael Scott
Narrated by: Denis O'Hare
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Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter - but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe! Discover the truth in book one of the New York Times best-selling series The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel.

The truth: Nicholas Flamel's tomb is empty.

The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives.

Nicholas Flamel is the greatest Alchemyst to ever live. The records show that he died in 1418, but what if he's actually been making the elixir of life for centuries?

The secrets to eternal life are hidden within the book he protects - the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed, and in the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. And that's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it.

There is one hope. If the prophecy is true, Sophie and Josh Newman have the power to save everyone. Now they just have to learn to use it.

“The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel has everything you loved about Harry Potter, including magic, mystery, and a constant battle of good versus evil.” (Bustle)

A New York Times best-selling series
A USA Today best seller
A Kids' Indie Next List Selection
A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
An ILA Young Adult Choice Book
An ILA Children’s Choice Winner

©2007 Michael Scott (P)2007 Random House Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group Action & Adventure Fiction Literature & Fiction Mysteries & Detectives Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Science Fiction & Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy Magic Users Alchemy Mystery Emotionally Gripping

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Critic reviews

“[A] riveting fantasy . . . fabulous read.” (School Library Journal, starred)

“Readers will be swept up.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred)

“An exciting and impeccably thought-out fantasy, well-suited for those left in the lurch by Harry Potter’s recent exeunt.” (Booklist)

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This is a good story so far. For those who like Harry Potter this will suit well. This is obviously the first book of a series, though I didn't know that when I started it. Will definitely get the second in the series when it comes out in May 08.

Very enjoyable

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Not sure about the reader, feels rushed. great book though, story is spellbinding. recommend but maybe to read yourself.

I am not sure about the performer great book.

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After reading the reviews I was very excited to read another book similar to the infamous Harry Potter series. It was rather disappointing and I felt the name use of Nicolas Flamel was the only lure to encourage viewers.
It was a good story in itself but I just felt it was a thin storyline that was littered with complications.

Rather disappointed

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Very entertaining story. I thoroughly enjoyed it and cannot wait to read more. very good.

myth and magic

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Great start to the story and I can't wait to start the next one!

Brilliant

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I LOVE an audio book but once I’m invested in a series I need continuity. I just started the second in the series and it has a different narrator who pronounces names differently and has a very different accent. Turns out book three has a different narrator again.
These things make a big difference. Imagine if Stephen Fry didn’t narrate all of the HP books? It would be really weird

Good book, shame they change narrators during the series

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Read this series many times, but never listened to it. Loved the narrator's interpretation. Can't wait to move on to the next book

An Old Favourite

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Slow in parts but good all the same. I'll most certainly be getting the next one to see where the story goes

Enjoyable

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What did you like most about The Alchemyst?

Fast paced throughout, and a complete fantasy world that took me away from the mundane for a while!

Any additional comments?

This obviously revolves around Nicholas Flamel, who JK Rowling also mentions in Harry Potter - these books are not linked in any way as Nicholas Flamel is a real person that both authors have decided to concoct a story around. Whilst this book is fantasy/witches/wizards etc I would say it was for older than the first 3 or 4 Harry Potter's, equally I am in my 30's and enjoyed it! It's easy reading at a good pace with a good plot, I'd recommend it!

Enjoyable fantasy story for older children

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If you ever wondered about mythological beings, you'll find a fictional explanation here!
The narrator does an excellent job except for one aspect. Why would he voice the Valkyrie with voices from India? I would have thought, seeing as they are from Norse mythology, that a Scandinavian type of accent would have been appropriate!
An entertaining and lightweight book.

Enjoyable and fantastic.

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