 The cover art for all seven main titles in the series | |
| Author | Angie Sage |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Mark Zug |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Juvenile fantasy |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Katherine Tegen Books (US) |
| Published | 23 September 2005 – 16 April 2013 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
Septimus Heap is a series of children's fantasy novels featuring a protagonist of the same name written by English author Angie Sage. In all, it features seven novels, entitled Magyk, Flyte, Physik, Queste, Syren, Darke, and Fyre. The first, Magyk, was published in 2005 and the last, Fyre, in 2013.[1] A full colour supplement to the series, entitled The Magykal Papers, was published in June 2009, and an online novella titled The Darke Toad is also available. A sequel trilogy, The TodHunter Moon Series, set seven years after the events of Fyre, began in October 2014.[2]
The series follows the adventures of Septimus Heap who, as a seventh son of a seventh son, has extraordinary magical powers. After he becomes an apprentice to the ("ExtraOrdinary") wizard of the series, Marcia Overstrand, he must study for seven years and a day until his apprenticeship ends. In the first book, he is known as Young Army Expendable Boy 412, until his great-aunt, Zelda Zanuba Heap reveals his true identity. His adventures are placed in the context of the warmth and strength of his family, and developed alongside those of Jenna, his adoptive sister, who is heir to the throne of the Castle, the community where they live. The novels, set in an elaborate fantastic world, describe the many challenges that Septimus and his friends must overcome.
The books have appeared on national bestsellers lists and received worldwide critical acclaim; Warner Bros. acquired the rights to produce a movie based on the first book.[3] The series has been noted for the realism and richness of its characters, the compelling nature of their adventures, and its humour. It has been compared with Harry Potter and other works within the genre.
- ^ "The official Septimus Heap blog". septimusheapblog.com. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ Sage, Angie. "The TodHunter Moon Series". The Official Septimus Heap Blog. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
- ^ Garrett, Diane (12 July 2007). "Studios seek out the next 'Potter'". Variety.