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Violence
Some
Fantasy action; magical combat; some danger to the protagonists
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
None
No disturbing content; fast-paced adventure throughout
What this book is about
Twins Josh and Sophie Newman are working summer jobs in San Francisco when they witness their employer Nick Fleming—actually the immortal alchemyst Nicholas Flamel—being attacked by the sorcerer Dr. John Dee. The twins are apparently the legendary twins of prophecy, and Flamel needs their help to protect the Codex—the Book of Abraham the Mage, which contains the secret of immortality. Scott's series blends historical alchemy and mythology into accessible YA adventure.
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