Wednesday, September 17, 2014

A Favorite Series for 4th and 5th Graders

  The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel

          Are you needing more adventure and magic in your life? Looking for a little danger? If you are, then I highly recommend starting Michael Scott's series entitled The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. The series includes six faced-paced, heart-thumping novels that will keep you turning the page until the saga is over. You might be surprised to learn that the entire series takes place over only one month!

        
          The series starts out with The Alchemyst. Listen to my book talk to get a feel for the book.

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           And if that's not enough to peak your interest, check out this Book Trailer about The Alchemyst. It's sure to get you excited!



          The writing is exciting and pulls you in quickly. The story starts off in our very own backyard, San Francisco! When I started reading The Alchemyst I read it in one day because I couldn't put it down! Over the last year I have seen this same kind of reaction with students here at Edison. Is it time for you to start this journey?


          You might be surprised and intrigued to learn that this story is based on people who actually existed! Check this video out about the real Nicholas Flamel.

         Let's meet the author, Michael Scott, to see what he has to say about this fantastic series. He has been collecting stories from around the world for years that have helped inspire his writing. He is very cool!


          So Boys and Girls, are you ready for a little adventure? Are you ready to dive into the world of Sophie and Josh Newman? Do they have what it takes to save the world? Give the series a shot. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. 




Book Information
Book: The Alchemyst
Author: Michael Scott
Copyright: 2007
ISBN: 978-0-385-73357-1
Reading Range: 4th Grade- Adult