Author:Michael Scott
The two that are one must become the one that is all. One to save the world, one to destroy it.
San Francisco:
Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel have one day left to live, and one job left to do. They must defend San Francisco. The monsters gathered on Alcatraz Island have been released and are heading toward the city. If they are not stopped, they will destroy everyone and everything in their path.
But even with the help of two of the greatest warriors from history and myth, will the Sorceress and the legendary Alchemyst be able to defend the city? Or is it the beginning of the end of the human race?
Danu Talis:
Sophie and Josh Newman travelled ten thousand years into the past to Danu Talis when they followed Dr. John Dee and Virginia Dare. And it’s on this legendary island that the battle for the world begins and ends.
Scathach, Prometheus, Palamedes, Shakespeare, Saint-Germain, and Joan of Arc are also on the island. And no one is sure what – or who – the twins will be fighting for.
Today the battle for Danu Talis will be won or lost. But will the twins of legend stand together?
Or will they stand apart – one to save the world and one to destroy it?
The story has a very original premise, with youthful central characters surrounded by an infusion of legendary characters from mythology, folklore, history and the spiritual world. The young heroes are easy to relate to, as are the themes of struggling against the odds, relationships, family, respect and acceptance.
—— Scan JournalIrreverent humor and swashbuckling adventure collide in a fetching fantasy
—— Kirkus ReviewsFans of The Emerald Atlas will find much to love: the adventure-driven plot, a scattering of deliciously scary moments, and Stephens’s offbeat take on Tolkienesque dragons, dwarves, and elves are sure to delight
—— Publishers WeeklyRiotous rhyming fun from the illustrator of Dogs Don't Do Ballet, with an inspiring message about overcoming challenges
—— Fiona Noble , The BooksellerA riveting story . . . Raises questions about religion and highlights the dangers of ignorance. But equally, it is a tale of love and family, and their ability to conquer all . . . As a physical thing, it is a beautiful book. From the dustcover to the endpapers, it is a joy to hold
—— Children's Books Ireland - Inis magazineI had my socks blown off by this book - it was so addictive and just so much fun! I stormed through it, loving every second . . .
—— The Book Addicted Girl