The Magykal Papers

Children's Literature: Fans of the Septimus Heap fantasy series will thoroughly enjoy this collection of papers from his world. Included are papers from the Castle, the Wizard Tower, the Palace, and around the Castle. Histories and bios of characters enable the reader to better understand the past and how it impacts the current characters. A travel brochure depicting a boat tour around the castle allows one to travel around popular spots such as the Ramblings or Sally Mullins' Tea and Ale House. Arthur Mella's "Guide to Being Dead: Ten Handy Rules for New Ghosts" is most enlightening. Journals of Jenna, Marcia Overstrand, and Stanley, the Message Rat, are humorous, informative, and entertaining. Readers may explore the shops of Wizard Way or choose a restaurant from the "The Egg on Toast Restaurant Guide." This collection of diverse papers is a wonderful companion to the novels of the series. Readers will find themselves referring again and again to The Magykal Papers as they read the adventures of Septimus Heap. Reviewer: Shirley Nelson