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Gordon, Lee. "The Alchemyst (Book Review)." Library Media Connection (2007) 20 Nov 2009

"The Alchemyst (Book Review)." Booklist. Vol. 103, No. 17 (2007) 20 Nov 2009

"The Alchemyst (Book Review)." Horn Book (2007) 20 Nov 2009

"The Alchemyst (Book Review)." Kirkus Review (2007) 20 Nov 2009

"The Alchemyst (Book Review)." Publishers Weekly (2007) 20 Nov 2009

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when i first saw this book i thought harry potter, but this book takes a completely different spin on magic. this book is a great page turner and your always rooting for the good guys. ( )

I reread this novel so that I can read the next in the series without getting lost. The Alchemyst is a YA book making much use of both historical and mythological figures as major characters. Enjoyed it both times.

Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com

Two twins can change the world, but little do they realize their whole lives are about to change when Dr. Dee walks into the bookstore where Josh works. Sophie, who works across the street, senses something suspicious after watching the strange man.

After a magical fight that involves both siblings, they discover Josh's boss isn't exactly who he's claiming to be.

He is in fact the famous Nicolas Flamel, whose tomb lies empty. He and his wife have been on the run to escape Dr. Dee's clutches and hide a magical book, which holds more secrets than anyone imagines. When Dr Dee captures Nicholas's wife and part of the book, Nicholas reacts quickly. Since the twins have already been exposed, he allows them to accompany him as he sets forth to recover both Perry and the book.

Michael Scott pens the first novel in a new series with action-packed adventure and fantasy. Harry Potter fans will, of course, recognize the name Nicholas Flamel, but that's where the similarities between the two stories end. THE ALCHEMYST delivers a fresh spin on magic that is sure to please. ( )

i wasn't terribly impressed. This was boring and predictable and the characters didn't have any personality. ( )