Conn's quest to save his city's magic has become urgent: his power stone is lost and Shadowmen, ruthless assassins, are stalking the city's people. But when Conn blows up Wizard Nevery's beloved home, he is banished by his own master. Determined to return and save Wellmet, he travels to Desh, a glittering city in the desert, home to the Shadowmen and run by a mysterious Sorcerer-King . . . Prineas steps up the mystery and magic with an exciting new setting and chilling villains.
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I couldn't put it down. Wonderful, exciting stuff - Diana Wynne Jones
If a 'locus magicalicus' is a focus for magic, this book is one too. I was enchanted - Joseph Delaney
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Never mix fire and magic! Conn's discovery that magic is a living thing has led him to a new experiement to save it: making explosions! And his quest has become urgent: his power stone is lost and Shadows, ruthless assassins, are stalking the city's people. But Conn's experiments turn out very differently to how he imagined, and set him on a new adventure. He must travel to Desh, a glittering city in the desert, home to the Shadows and run by a mysterious Sorcerer-King. Sarah Prineas has created a terrific adventure that crosses new magical lands. Conn meets new friends and enemies and his quest to discover the truth about magic takes on exciting twists. The second Magic Thief novel is as unputdownable as the first.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Annoyingly I read this book without reading the one before it - I ordered it not realising it was different from "The Magic Thief" which I had intended to buy. When it arrived I read it anyway, and have now added the book I intended to read to my wish list!
That ought to amount to a recommendation. This book was good enough for me to want to fill in the gaps.
I read this straight after reading Angie Sage's Physik, and that was perhaps unfortunate, as Angie Sage's books are so good it was hard for me to put that out of my mind when reading this book - and comparisons are inevitable. This book lacks the wacky humour of Angie Sage, and the storyline is less involved. Characterisations are not as deep either.
But despite those comparisons, this is still a very good story. A fast paced adventure with plenty to endear it to its intended audience. For instance, the chapters are riddled with secret runic messages to decode, and there are some wonderfully interesting recipes at the end!
Ultimately I would say this book would appeal to a slightly younger readership than the Septimus Heap books - say 7 or 8+, although it could still be enjoyed by much older children and lovers of children's books.
(Always the problem with adding reading ages to books - it puts off the older readers who would still love it. nevertheless, children 10+ may prefer Septimus Heap).
That ought to amount to a recommendation. This book was good enough for me to want to fill in the gaps.
I read this straight after reading Angie Sage's Physik, and that was perhaps unfortunate, as Angie Sage's books are so good it was hard for me to put that out of my mind when reading this book - and comparisons are inevitable. This book lacks the wacky humour of Angie Sage, and the storyline is less involved. Characterisations are not as deep either.
But despite those comparisons, this is still a very good story. A fast paced adventure with plenty to endear it to its intended audience. For instance, the chapters are riddled with secret runic messages to decode, and there are some wonderfully interesting recipes at the end!
Ultimately I would say this book would appeal to a slightly younger readership than the Septimus Heap books - say 7 or 8+, although it could still be enjoyed by much older children and lovers of children's books.
(Always the problem with adding reading ages to books - it puts off the older readers who would still love it. nevertheless, children 10+ may prefer Septimus Heap).
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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It's even better, even funnier and faster-paced, even more magcal and MORE exciting than Book One in the Magic Thief series, which is saying a LOT. Conn's voice is irrepressible, the new characters are great, and the magic is wonderful. I love Conn's development in this book, and the added responsibilities that he accepts, and I love the way this series is going. I can't wait to read Book Three!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Jack M
Format:Paperback
If you have read my review of "The Magic Thief" you will know that I enjoyed that and read this sequel immediately after finishing it. I am glad I did as the author has effectively built on the first book and takes the overall plot forward well. The slightly jarring written style of the first book isn't as noticeable here and so the plot moves along in an easy and uncluttered way. I still do not think that the author has developed a very imaginative environment in which to set the story, but you can't have everything.
This is an enjoyable second instalment in this series and deserving of its four stars.
This is an enjoyable second instalment in this series and deserving of its four stars.
By yellowrose
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
my granddaughter has asked for this book for Christmas because she enjoyed the first one in the series so much
By S. Carrier
Format:Paperback
great book, good fun for the magic belivers.keeps you on your toes,all through the book,never know what will happen next.each page has somthing goin on.Keep up the writingThe Magic Thief: FoundThis is also great, good writing from auther.
By BBCjunkie
Format:Paperback
I stumbled across this series on Amazon, and bought the first one for my Kindle. I was hooked before I had finished the first page, and ordered the next two books half way through the first book. I didn't want to have to wait 5 minutes to continue reading! The books are suitable for a slightly younger reader than the Harry Potter/Septimus Heap fans (love them too!). The characters are quirky, lovable and believable and the books are beautifully written. Lots of action, twists and turns. And lots of magic!
I can't wait for Prineas to finish her next book! And I hope The Magic Thief trilogy soon will be translated into Norwegian, so my children can read them two. I have to admit: I'm 40...
I can't wait for Prineas to finish her next book! And I hope The Magic Thief trilogy soon will be translated into Norwegian, so my children can read them two. I have to admit: I'm 40...
By E. A. Irwin
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
brilliant series - both my grand-daughter and myself enjoyed all of the series so far - hope there will be some more.
By John Sales
Format:Hardcover
I thought this was a great story to read, i could not put down the book until i had finished the whole thing. A good book for all age groups.
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It's okay
My 9 year old enjoyed the fist book so much that I bought him this one also. He's enjoying it but says its more complex than the first.
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by Gillsas
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Ever since wizard apprentice and former thief Conn destroyed his locus magicalicus saving the city of Wellmet's magic, he's been banned from lessons and shunned by all the wizards... Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2009 by TeensReadToo
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good read for kids book 2
see my review for book 1 it's the same for this one except I knew it was a kids book but read it anyway and enjoyed it lots.
Published on 26 Jun 2009 by gary wilson
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