The Alchemyst (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel) by Michael Scott (2008 Young Adult)

The Alchemyst is about two twins, Sophie and her brother Josh, who meet the infamous Nicholas Flamel after being attacked by a mysterious man going for an all-powerful book that Flamel seemed to be protecting. The mysterious man successfully steals the book, and the story is about the two working with Flamel and other immortals to retrieve the book and unlocking their magical talent along the way. As they travel, they learn about a prophecy that they will both save and destroy the world. Their journey is full of exciting events and fantastical creatures that try to kill them at every turn, and as a fantasy lover, this book was amazing. It is a six-book series, and all six books were fantastic and full of adventure. The first book is exactly 375 pages, if you include the author's note and such. You might also enjoy this book if you like mythology, as it has many characters like Odin and Ares, or even history fans, as it has characters like John Dee and Joan of Arc. I enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to anyone interested.

Reviewed by Evan Marsh