Magyk

After seeing this book in a book store, I put a request hold on the library's copies that were not yet disseminated to the branches.

I finished the virgin book in 2 days. The hardcover comes with a mini-CD loaded with a little Flash fun. It's pretty much identical to the web site.

Septimus Heap is the 7th son of a 7th son, and early on, I could guess what was going on. The story follows a hidden princess and some other youths that are threatened by a deposed necromancer bent on regaining his position and power. As this is Book One of the Septimus Heap series, and the children are near a decade old, I expect the kids to become embroiled in more adventures in the next book, explore exotic lands with their special dragon boat, and learn and regain old magyks. I wasn't totally entralled with the book, but I'll read the next one whenever it comes out I guess.