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The Magician: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel

(2008, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Michael Scott)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Magical twins take on Paris in exciting sequel.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The twins debate whom to trust as they develop their powers -- one is seduced by power and suffers because of it. The most skilled fighters in the story are all women.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Flashy sword fights and pyrotechnics against monstrous beasts and the French police. Scary scenes in underground caves with giant spiders and mythological creatures that feed off fear and panic. One main character vanishes and is feared dead. Two others can control fire.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    The twins feel rather lost without their iPods, cell phones, and laptops.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Magician: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel

Parents need to know that this second book in the series has about the same amount of sword fighting and monster battles as the first -- all of it is suspenseful but not gory. The teen twins with magical powers who are at the center of the story are in almost constant danger. There are some scary scenes in underground caves with giant spiders and creatures that feed off fear and panic. One main character vanishes and is feared dead. Two others can control fire.

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  • Families can talk about all of the historical and mythological characters and objects in the story. What is Machiavelli famous for? What else do you know about Excalibur? The Valkyries? Also, many characters in this book are immortal. Do you think this is a gift or a curse? How do other books portray it differently?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
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    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 5.0
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    awsome for teenagers

    Absolutly amazing book can't wait to read the next one in the series

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
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    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 4.0

    too fast

    love reading it, but it seems like everything is moving so fast.... i had to read it twice to get the entire thing

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    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
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    GREAT SECOND BOOK

    I LOVED THIS!!!!!!!!!!!! I believe this is a GREAT book for ages 10 and up! This book is equally good for both boys and girls. What I really enjoyed about it is that the female characters are strong and just as important as the males.

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