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Septimus Heap, Book Two

By: Angie Sage

Narrated by: Gerard Doyle

Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

It's been a year since septimus heap discovered his real family and true calling to be a wizard. As apprentice to Extra Ordinary Wizard Marcia Overstrand, he is learning the fine arts of Conjurations, Charms, and other Magyk, while Jenna is adapting to life as the princess and enjoying the freedom of the castle.

But there is something sinister at work. Marcia is constantly trailed by a menacing Darke Shadow, and Septimus's brother Simon seems bent on a revenge no one understands. Why is the Darke Magyk still lingering?

Bringing fantasy to new heights, Angie Sage continues the journey of Septimus Heap with her trademark humor and clever details.

Want the complete series? Download Magyk: Septimus Heap, Book One and Physik: Septimus Heap, Book Three.

©2007 Angie Sage (P)2007 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"Terrifically entertaining....Fans of the first book will be delighted with this sequel to Septimus's story." (Voice of Youth Advocates)

Adventure. intrigue, magic, and imagination

2nd book in the Septimus Heap series. Well read, and enjoyable. I'm continuing with book 3!

Great

I love the series and I can't wait to listen to each book over and over.

Better than the first book!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book is part 2 of the Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage - if you enjoyed the first magical book this one is even better!

What did you like best about this story?

The characters just come to life in this story - the writer did a very good job!

What does Gerard Doyle bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The story is just more interesting - I actually dislike reading but listening to a book is different and I love this. I am able to keep track of what is going on and I can listen to this book at work while I am still doing my job.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes but to give it away in this review would give away parts of the story - read the book! :)

Any additional comments?

I'll be sad once I reach the end of the series

Great Fun

I really liked listening to the first book Magyk. The story was fun and the narrator so amazing.He really brought the story to life. He did great voices for the characters and his "singing"... Too funny! Unfortunately they changed the narrator and though I liked the story, the listening experience was not as enjoyable as with the first book.

kids will love this

The best feature of this series is that the story is told from many view points.

Completely enjoyable

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. I listen to these books to fall asleep. The story line is great and the voice is soothing.
The stories flow nicely and I get to discuss the book with my niece who is reading them. It works out great for both of us because we always have something to talk about. Sometimes, as we all know that can be difficult with a twelve year old.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoy the way Septimus can still be such a well centered boy after having suffered for the first ten years of his life and the characters are well animated.

Have you listened to any of Gerard Doyle’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I listened to Magyk and enjoyed his voice very much. He has a voice that is easy to listen to and he has a nice rhythm to his reading. His voice matches the story perfectly.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A magic family, a seventh son of a seventh son and great adventure. It doesn't get any better.

Any additional comments?

How do I buy a credit?

Entertaining and fun.

I wish they hadn't changed the narrator. Gerard Doyle is still entertaining, but Allan Corduner was inspired. Doyle is so intense in his enunciation it's at times exhausting listening to him.

The story though continues to be a lot of lighthearted fun, I have the entire series purchased and am looking forward to many many more entertaining hours of easy listening.

As good as the first

The story was just as good as the first, but harder to put down. It could have been a deeper interest in the characters, or the better choice of narrator. G. D. was definitely a more fitting voice.

I miss the old narrator

The new guy is ok but his voices just sound a bit off compared to corduner

Such a amazing story and adventure

I love this author I have all these books in hardcopy and honestly one of my favorite series to sit back and read, and the fact that I can listen to the audiobook makes it even that much better. Also the person who narrates the audiobook version of the series does amazing job.