Curious about Septimus Heap and Peter the Star Catcher

[kempermentor]

> Steve wrote:
> Recently I saw copies of the Septimus Heap books by
> Angie Sage. (book 1 - Magyk, book 2 - Flyte, book 3 -
> Physiks). I'm wondering if others have read them, and
> curious what they thought? Are they childish books for
> young readers, or do the spill over into the adult,
> young adult area. They seem interesting, but at the 
> price of books, I can't afford to by them a be wrong.


Kemper now:
Hi Steve.  I read most of 'Magyk'.  It did not keep me spellbound.  I 
wanted to be charmed, to enjoy it, but it was too predictable.

I think you might like Nancy Farmer's 'The House of the Scorpion'.  I 
would label it as subtle scifi.  No space operas here.

I also like to suggest a fellow Oregonian, Timothy Zahn.  
Specifically, his Dragonback Adventure series.  Start with 'Dragon 
and Thief'.  It's a fun read.

fwiw,
Kemper