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 bestselling 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

Read the whole series
The Alchemyst
The Magician
The Sorceress
The Necromancer
The Warlock
The Enchantress

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Format: TradePaperback
Author: Scott, Michael
ISBN: 9780385736008
Condition: Used
Dimensions: 8.08 x 0.85
Number Of Pages: 400
Publication Year: 2008

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Graciela S. - 1 year 2 months ago

The first novel of this Young Adult series, "The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel," leaves the reader wanting...as only a great beginning to a series can do! As a mythology junkie, this series piqued my interest in that it has so many well known figures of newer and ancient mythology and gives them a little spin. What I liked the most about this book was that it opens the door for young readers to research the characters and learn about myths and legends outside of the Western mythologies that they already know. The book often attributes "every day" occurrences and events in world history to these people of legend, and gives the reader a fun, fanciful view of the world we live in. I'm excited to continue on with this series! The Alchemyst is an entertaining tale, quick read, and great book to lose yourself in.
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Samantha H. - 6 years 4 months ago

Really great and page turning! I thoroughly enjoyed the mixing of all kinds of mythology and history. It really peaked my interest in other types of world mythology other than the popular Greek/Roman. The author has an endless supply of characters, pulling them from real life, fiction, and some in-between so that you never really knew what kind of character to expect next. A great and age appropriate read for kids (and adults) who like history, fantasy, and adventure.
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