Well-intentioned trouble maker Araminta Spookie has been "helpful" one too many times, so her family decides to send her to boarding school. On arrival, Araminta is surprised to discover that Gargoyle Hall makes her haunted home seem positively cozy. Strange moans and clanks echo down the halls and the two class leaders are equally creepy. Most of the other students have been scared away, but Araminta is determined to find out what-or who-is menacing the school.
Complete with blank-and-white interior illustrations, this brand-new story is perfect for fans of Maryrose Wood and Jacqueline West.
Industry Reviews
"Humorous, fast-paced, kooky, spooky fun." --"Publishers Weekly "on the Araminta Spookie series "Fun escapism for readers who like their spooky without the scary." --"School Library Journal "on the Araminta Spookie series "Healthy proportions of scary details leavened with light and funny plot twists make this novel an easy recommendation." --"BCCB "on the Araminta Spookie series "This first book in the Septimus Heap series is a cheerful, clever offering." --"BCCB "on "Septimus Heap, Book One: Magyk""" "Heads-up, Harry, there's a new young wizard on his way up . . . A quick-reading, stand-alone, deliciously spellbinding series opener." --"Kirkus Reviews "on "Septimus Heap, Book One: Magyk""" "A fine choice for fantasy readers looking to delve into a new world with lots of magic, plenty of action, and a few neat surprises." --"School Library Journal "on "Septimus Heap, Book One: Magyk""" "Readers will be indubitably hooked--worrying, laughing, and gasping over the nonstop adventures of this engaging troupe." --"VOYA," starred review, on "Septimus Heap, Book Three: Physik""" "Sage is a master of her created world, paying devoted attention to the smallest detail; the world and the characters in it are as vivid and engaging in this final installment as they have been throughout the Septimus Heap series." --"Booklist "on "Septimus Heap, Book Seven: Fyre" Readers will be indubitably hooked--worrying, laughing, and gasping over the nonstop adventures of this engaging troupe.--starred review "VOYA on SEPTIMUS HEAP, BOOK THREE: PHYSIK " "Fans of the series will welcome the return of the dauntless detective and her eccentric family." --Booklist
"This lively and mysterious novel will hold the attention of students with a passion for mystery." --School Library Journal
"Humorous, fast-paced, kooky, spooky fun." --Publishers Weekly on the Araminta Spookie series
"Fun escapism for readers who like their spooky without the scary." --School Library Journal on the Araminta Spookie series
"Healthy proportions of scary details leavened with light and funny plot twists make this novel an easy recommendation." --BCCB on the Araminta Spookie series
"This first book in the Septimus Heap series is a cheerful, clever offering." --BCCB on SEPTIMUS HEAP, BOOK ONE: MAGYK
"Heads-up, Harry, there's a new young wizard on his way up . . . A quick-reading, stand-alone, deliciously spellbinding series opener." --Kirkus Reviews on SEPTIMUS HEAP, BOOK ONE: MAGYK
"A fine choice for fantasy readers looking to delve into a new world with lots of magic, plenty of action, and a few neat surprises." --School Library Journal on SEPTIMUS HEAP, BOOK ONE: MAGYK
"Readers will be indubitably hooked--worrying, laughing, and gasping over the nonstop adventures of this engaging troupe." --starred review, VOYA on SEPTIMUS HEAP, BOOK THREE: PHYSIK
"Sage is a master of her created world, paying devoted attention to the smallest detail; the world and the characters in it are as vivid and engaging in this final installment as they have been throughout the Septimus Heap series." --Booklist on SEPTIMUS HEAP, BOOK SEVEN: FYRE Fans of the series will welcome the return of the dauntless detective and her eccentric family. "Booklist"
This lively and mysterious novel will hold the attention of students with a passion for mystery. "School Library Journal"
Humorous, fast paced, kooky, spooky fun. "Publishers Weekly on the Araminta Spookie series"
Fun escapism for readers who like their spooky without the scary. "School Library Journal on the Araminta Spookie series"
Healthy proportions of scary details leavened with light and funny plot twists make this novel an easy recommendation. "BCCB on the Araminta Spookie series"
This first book in the Septimus Heap series is a cheerful, clever offering. "BCCB on SEPTIMUS HEAP, BOOK ONE: MAGYK"
Heads-up, Harry, there's a new young wizard on his way up . . . A quick-reading, stand-alone, deliciously spellbinding series opener. "Kirkus Reviews on SEPTIMUS HEAP, BOOK ONE: MAGYK"
A fine choice for fantasy readers looking to delve into a new world with lots of magic, plenty of action, and a few neat surprises. "School Library Journal on SEPTIMUS HEAP, BOOK ONE: MAGYK"
Readers will be indubitably hooked--worrying, laughing, and gasping over the nonstop adventures of this engaging troupe. starred review, "VOYA on SEPTIMUS HEAP, BOOK THREE: PHYSIK"
Sage is a master of her created world, paying devoted attention to the smallest detail; the world and the characters in it are as vivid and engaging in this final installment as they have been throughout the Septimus Heap series. "Booklist on SEPTIMUS HEAP, BOOK SEVEN: FYRE""
