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Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers (2009), Hardcover, 512 pages
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While armies of the Shadowrealms gather and Machiavelli goes to Alcatraz to kill Perenelle Flamel, fifteen-year-old twins Sophie and Josh Newman accompany the Alchemist to England to seek Gilgamesh.
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LibraryThing member deslivres5
The saga of Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel and their quest to get the Twins of Legend, Sophie and Josh, trained in their magical abilities continues. This time, the action is mostly centered around the twins and Nicholas in London, but also switches back and forth to the Sorceress, Perenelle, and
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her attempts to survive her imprisonment on Alcatraz. The old villains, Dee and Machiavelli, are back, along with some new, frightening enemies from lore. Help for Nicholas and the twins also comes from history and folklore, both ancient and not so ancient. If you enjoyed the first two books in the series, The Alchemyst and The Magician, you will love this one. Fans of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan will also enjoy this series. Show Less
LibraryThing member John.Fougere
The Sorceress continues the series of Nicholas Flamel and the legendary twins. Nicholas and the twins leave Paris and go to London, the heart of were evil creature live. They go to Paris so Sophie can be instructed in the magic of water. They have to find king Gilgames (oldest immortal in the
This book was more action packed than the first two. Pernelle finally escapes Alcatraz and reunites with her husband. This book had many new and devious creature than book 2. When you read the series, you relize there are barely any good immortals. This gives Nicholas and the twins a hard time, but the twins's magic is much greater than all the immortals combined. I did not like John Dee's flash backes in the book. They were boring to me, but other than that it was a good book. I recomend this book for redears who like humor/action/magic books.
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world) first. It's hard to find one man when you have creature from myths chasing you around London. So Nicholas and the twins go to Palmades (good immortal) and William Shakespear (also good immortal, and yes I am talking about THE Shakespear). John Dee becomes irritaded with Nicholas avoiding him, so John Dee plans to kill him with the help of Curnion the Archon. (The Archons are a race that came before the Elders). Now Nicholas, the twins, Palamades and Shakespear must fight off two dangerous foes.This book was more action packed than the first two. Pernelle finally escapes Alcatraz and reunites with her husband. This book had many new and devious creature than book 2. When you read the series, you relize there are barely any good immortals. This gives Nicholas and the twins a hard time, but the twins's magic is much greater than all the immortals combined. I did not like John Dee's flash backes in the book. They were boring to me, but other than that it was a good book. I recomend this book for redears who like humor/action/magic books.
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LibraryThing member mdtwilighter
Sophie and Josh continue their journey with Nicholas Flammel, now in London. Along the way they meet a few new characters, including the Black Knight, Gilgamesh, and, my personal favorite, William Shakespeare. In an attempt to continue awakening their powers, the twins run all over London to find
This is the third book in the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flammel series, following The Alchemist and The Magician. Although the story covers about one day, as do the other books, it is packed with action and none-stop interest. Really enjoyable, especially for magic fans. One thing I especially love about this series is the way it connects things in everyday life to the supernatural.
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Gilgamesh, while avoiding all of the evil things being thrown at them. Meanwhile, Perenelle is still stuck on Alcatraz, with a prison full of monsters. The book goes into her adventures and attempts to escape the island. Scatty and Joan are back, but only briefly, in this book.This is the third book in the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flammel series, following The Alchemist and The Magician. Although the story covers about one day, as do the other books, it is packed with action and none-stop interest. Really enjoyable, especially for magic fans. One thing I especially love about this series is the way it connects things in everyday life to the supernatural.
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LibraryThing member hailelib
The Sorceress focuses more on Perenelle and her attempts to stay alive and eventually escape from her prison on a ruined Alcatraz. We do get to follow the twins to England where Flamel wants them to be trained in Water Magic. More Immortals are introduced and once again Josh and Sophie barely
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escape with their lives. Unfortunately the next in the series appears to be some months away. Show Less
LibraryThing member dbhutch
Sophie and Josh continue their adventures across the globe, learning about thier magic, places, and people as they go along. Both of the twins now Awakened, they travel to England with Flamel to be taught the magic of water by Gilgamesh the King. but danger lurks from the moment they arrive -
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England is Dee's world, and he uses everything he can to capture the twins, and kill Flamel. On the other side of the globe, in Alcatraz, Pernelle battles with the creatures set to keep her there by Dee. Visit with Shakepeare, Stonehenge, and the ghosts of Alcatraz as Michael Scott keeps the pace up and the pages turning with the 3rd book of his series. My opnion - this is the best of the three, and I have a feeling things will just keep getting even better from here. He has a winner for older and young adults alike. Show Less
LibraryThing member 4sarad
I probably would have given this book only three stars if it weren't for the last page. I didn't see that coming!! I was hoping this series would wrap up in three books (I'm getting tired of never-ending series), but it looks like there are six books planned. I will more than likely pick up the
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LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
Michael Scott crams in as many mythical creatures and famous people as he can (this episode has William Shakespeare make an appearance among others). The twins have to learn more to survive and they find out that they're not the first that Flamel has worked with thinking they're the twins of
It's a fun story that just runs away and dragged me with it after I got over the first few pages.
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legend. It's a fun story that just runs away and dragged me with it after I got over the first few pages.
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LibraryThing member theportal2002
More action and adventure from the Immortal Nicholas Flamel! Destruction and mayhem across Europe. Dr. Dee together with Machiavelli match their wits against Flamel and the all powerful twins while the sorceress attempts to escape Alcatraz before sleeping monsters and demons of historical
I was not disappointed with this book. Inclusions of exciting historical figures add to the backdrop of never ending action.
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proportions awake! I was not disappointed with this book. Inclusions of exciting historical figures add to the backdrop of never ending action.
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LibraryThing member Cradlow
Another good chapter in this series. I will have to request the next book because my home library does not seem to have.
LibraryThing member gsmattingly
Great continuation of the Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel with elder gods, immortals, magic, battles and more.
LibraryThing member StEdwardsCollege
Dr John Dee has destroyed Paris in his mission to find Nicholas Flamel and Sophie and Josh Newman. The two missing pages of the book of Abraham The Mage" are still with them and the Dark Elders need them for the Final Summoning. They will not rest until they are in power and the human race has been
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destroyed. Nicholas Flamel knows he must protect Josh and Sophie and the pages from the Dark Elders. For this he must rely on Clarent - the sister sword to Excalibur - and the sword's evil power makes it nearly impossible to use without darkness seeping into the soul of whoever wields it. What will be the price to pay for the twins to remain protected and the Dark Elders to be defeated?" Show Less
LibraryThing member weeksj10
I love how it combines myth, magic, and modern life. The idea of historical characters becoming immortal is cool and I will definitely read the entire series. Not crazy about the writing style, but the characters and plot make up for it.
LibraryThing member wagner.sarah35
One of my favorite things about this series are the historical figures which turn up as immortals. It is also quite amusing to think of Machiavelli and Billy the Kid working together as well as how their distinct personalities would translate into the twenty-first century. The more central
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characters - Josh and Sophie, Nicholas Flamel, his wife Perenelle, and nemesis John Dee - also continue their exciting adventures, learning new magics and facing ancient creatures. Michael Scott has done an excellent job of blending myth and imagination to create an enjoyable fantasy series. I look forward to reading the next book! Show Less
LibraryThing member hadden
A surprisingly good read. Although written for younger readers, I have enjoyed it. A nice way to spend an afternoon.
LibraryThing member cyderry
Nicholas Flamel is certain that he has found the twins of legend but he must protect them from the Dark Elders so that they can be trained in the maigic of the elemnts and so protect humanity from the threats of monsters and demons of ancient times.
After arriving in Paris, Sophie having already
Meanwhile, Perenelle Flamel is trapped on the island of Alcatraz. Befriended by a ghost of an old sea Captain, Perenelle is able to outwit several ancient creatures (sphinx, Crow Goddess, Nered) and escape leaving her attackers stranded on the island.
The story is filled with monsters and demons as well as characters from history that have been designated as immortals who come to the assistance of Josh, Sophie, and Nicholas. Perenelle's character is strong and determined and unrelenting in her goal to free herself and reach Nicholas.
The whole story was great fun!
After arriving in Paris, Sophie having already
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been awakened and taught the element of Wind, she is taught the attributes of Fire. Meanwhile, Josh still awaits awakening and must stand by as Sophie and her teachers battle the dark forces. Just before their escape to London, Josh is Awakened by none other than the God Mars and Josh becomes a warrior/strategist.Meanwhile, Perenelle Flamel is trapped on the island of Alcatraz. Befriended by a ghost of an old sea Captain, Perenelle is able to outwit several ancient creatures (sphinx, Crow Goddess, Nered) and escape leaving her attackers stranded on the island.
The story is filled with monsters and demons as well as characters from history that have been designated as immortals who come to the assistance of Josh, Sophie, and Nicholas. Perenelle's character is strong and determined and unrelenting in her goal to free herself and reach Nicholas.
The whole story was great fun!
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LibraryThing member scarpettajunkie
The Sorceress by Michael Scott is a fantasy on the level of C.S. Lewis. All three of The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series have not been afraid to delve into mythology, archeology, and folklore. The results are a book with momentum requiring no less than completely riveted attention.
It is especially engrossing to read of how Perenelle uses her wits to keep out of harm’s way on Alcatraz when the basement of the prison is stocked with every living horror imaginable. The highlights of this book were when a pair of figures from the past take sides in this battle for the salvation of earth as we know it. It is also great fun to see Machiavelli and Dr. Dee brought low when all their best laid plans crumble and they find themselves in danger of losing their own immortality. It is also a big question what happens to Excalibur and Clarent as the evil Dr. Dee has Excalibur and desires Clarent.
The Sorceress is even better than the first two books. However, they all complement each other to make a pleasing whole. I was kept up reading late wondering what is going to happen next. I would definitely read any of these books more than once and they should be crowd pleasers. This book comes highly recommended to children and adults.
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The Sorceress picks up with Sophie and Josh in England. Of course, all the old and vicious immortals hang out in this country. Nicolas and Perenelle are still in danger of dying from old age as they cannot use the Codex to brew more youth potion. Dr. John Dee is hunting the twins and marshalling his forces of baddies. Sophie and Josh are on a quest to find Gilgamesh to learn the third elemental magic of water. It is especially engrossing to read of how Perenelle uses her wits to keep out of harm’s way on Alcatraz when the basement of the prison is stocked with every living horror imaginable. The highlights of this book were when a pair of figures from the past take sides in this battle for the salvation of earth as we know it. It is also great fun to see Machiavelli and Dr. Dee brought low when all their best laid plans crumble and they find themselves in danger of losing their own immortality. It is also a big question what happens to Excalibur and Clarent as the evil Dr. Dee has Excalibur and desires Clarent.
The Sorceress is even better than the first two books. However, they all complement each other to make a pleasing whole. I was kept up reading late wondering what is going to happen next. I would definitely read any of these books more than once and they should be crowd pleasers. This book comes highly recommended to children and adults.
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LibraryThing member sriemann
Another great work in the flamel series. I was surprised by the addition of a couple supporting characters - would never have guessed who some of them would be, but once they were introduced, they made sense. It was a pleasant surprise, and I am looking forward to seeing who else (or what else) the
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next book brings into the series of Elders, Next Generation, and Immortals. Show Less
LibraryThing member TheBigNerd
This is book 3 of the Nicholas Flamel Series. And if you're planning to read this then you've probably have already read books 1 and 2 (if not please go do so.... it's pertinent to understanding the overall plot). I am continually pleased by this series and this author. Can't wait to read the next
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book. I liked this book especially because Perenelle was in it more and you get to meet Joan and her husband. There were plenty of moments that I found outright hilarious. Well done Mr. Scott. On to the Necromancer! Show Less
LibraryThing member jamesd.b1
Dee is tearing apart Paris looking for Nicholas Sophie and Josh because the have the last two pages of the codex. These pages are needed to bring back the elders. Remarkably Josh Sophie and Nicholas escape to London were Josh and Sophie prove more that they are the twins of legend
I give this book a
I give this book a
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4 because it leaves some information out. Other than that it is a good book. It takes place in present time but infuses magic which I think is cool. it is fast paced and full of action. some parts are confusing and that's another reason that I give it a 4. It ends in cliff hangers that make you want to read the next book. Show Less
LibraryThing member sszkutak
Background: Sophie and Josh are still on their journey to help the Alchemist. The Flamel’s are still growing weaker, Nicholas with the twins and Perenelle stuck on Alcatraz.
Review: It took me a very long time to listen to the audio book for The Sorceress, while there was a good amount of action
Things that were a little upsetting to me: I cannot stand how the twins parents are not being informed of anything and the twins are starting to worry about it too, but Flamel does not seem to care (except about the book and the Dark Elder). The buildup was just a little too slow for me in this installment
I found myself more drawn to Perenelle’s story while she is stuck on Alcatraz versus the twin’s journey. She has wonderful conversations with other characters explaining how things are going and how she can be of any help while stuck on the island; and Alcatraz is a wonderful setting for her and her tale.
Spoiler >> I guess it is also important to note that both the twins are awakened now and so the story line is getting better with less jealousy from Josh about his sister. They are working together a lot more and better than in the previous books, but I am not sure how I feel about how their story is going. Flamel is just a little too stuck on certain things for me to enjoy how he disregards the twin’s pleas to go home and go back to normal.
I will continue the series as planned but this one was a slow journey.
Review: It took me a very long time to listen to the audio book for The Sorceress, while there was a good amount of action
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it felt dragging and I kind of zoned out a lot. I enjoyed a lot of the characters that Mr. Scott brought in as immortals, and I liked the continuation of the story.Things that were a little upsetting to me: I cannot stand how the twins parents are not being informed of anything and the twins are starting to worry about it too, but Flamel does not seem to care (except about the book and the Dark Elder). The buildup was just a little too slow for me in this installment
I found myself more drawn to Perenelle’s story while she is stuck on Alcatraz versus the twin’s journey. She has wonderful conversations with other characters explaining how things are going and how she can be of any help while stuck on the island; and Alcatraz is a wonderful setting for her and her tale.
Spoiler >> I guess it is also important to note that both the twins are awakened now and so the story line is getting better with less jealousy from Josh about his sister. They are working together a lot more and better than in the previous books, but I am not sure how I feel about how their story is going. Flamel is just a little too stuck on certain things for me to enjoy how he disregards the twin’s pleas to go home and go back to normal.
I will continue the series as planned but this one was a slow journey.
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LibraryThing member autumnleaving
Edge of my seat the entire book
LibraryThing member HaleyA.B4
I think this is one of the best books I've read so far. It is so interesting and makes you want to read it more. If you like magic, fantasy, adventure, you should the series of the Secrets of Nicholas Flamel!
LibraryThing member mehjg
"The Sorceress" is up to par with the two books preceding it; which is to say, it's well written, kept my interest pretty well from the start, and leaves me wanting to read the next book in the series.
LibraryThing member ritapt
this so far is the best in the series. fast paced and brings the story together
LibraryThing member Rosa.Mill
Lots of action and even more amazing folks from history. I honestly wish I could get my hands on Machiavelli's database just to get the dirt on everybody and find out how people became immortals and what kinds of lives they have lead.
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Original publication date
2010-08-05
Physical description
512 p.; 8.55 inches
ISBN
0385735294 / 9780385735292
Local notes
Nicholas grows weaker with each passing day. Perenelle is still trapped in Alcatraz, and now that Scatty has gone missing, the group is without protection. Except for Clarent - the sister sword to Excalibur. But Clarent's power is unthinkable, its evil making it nearly impossible to use without its darkness seeping into the soul of whoever wields it. If he hopes to defeat Dee, Nicholas must find an Elder who can teach Josh and Sophie the third elemental magic - Water Magic. The problem? The only Elder who can do that is Gilgamesh, and he is quite, quite insane.