Narrated by Allan Corduner, Magyk by Angie Sage has a runtime of 12 hrs 10 mins on Audible.
Publisher’s Summary
The first book in the internationally bestselling Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage, featuring the funny and fantastic adventures of a wizard apprentice and his quest to become an ExtraOrdinary Wizard.
New York Times Bestselling Series
“A deliciously spellbinding series opener.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Fun, mystery, and rollicking characters.” —VOYA (starred review)
“Fluent, charismatic storytelling.” —ALA Booklist
Septimus Heap, the seventh son of the seventh son, disappears the night he is born, pronounced dead by the midwife. That same night, the baby’s father, Silas Heap, comes across an abandoned child in the snow—a newborn girl with violet eyes. Who is this mysterious baby girl, and what really happened to the Heaps’ beloved son Septimus?
The first book in this enthralling series by Angie Sage leads readers on a fantastic journey filled with quirky characters and Magykal charms, potions, and spells. Magyk is the original story of lost and rediscovered identities, rich with humor and heart.
Audiobook Details
- Narrated by: Allan Corduner
- Length: 12 hrs 10 mins
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Release year: 2005
- Audible category: Children’s Audiobooks / Growing Up & Facts of Life / Children’s Audiobooks
Listener Ratings
Magyk holds an average listener rating of 4.3/5 from 4036 Audible ratings.
On Audible, ratings for this title break down into narration performance and story separately:
- Performance (narration): 4.5/5
- Story: 4.4/5
- 5-star ratings: 59% of all ratings
What Audible Listeners Are Saying
3/5 stars — “Great book, great performance. LOUD chapter music!”
I’m enjoying the book and performance. The major point loss, is for the very loud chapter end/start music. I (and others I know) use audio books to calm the mind and focus on another world. Putting music in between chapters is acceptable! What is terrible is putting music in, that is noticably louder than the normal audio! It startles and pulls you put of the story.— Sunshine & PixyDust, Audible listener
4/5 stars — “Fortuitous Septimus”
This story jumps right in from the first page and keeps up a fast moving pace throughout, with ever changing, imaginative characters that were quite and altogether colorful. I was happy to hear that the film rights have been picked up by Warner Brothers and that they have announced that it will be a live action movie, with incorporated computer animated effects. I for one could definitely see all of these wonderful figures come to life. The clever humor sprinkled throughout lightened the feel of the adventure which sets it just a bit apart from the more serious Harry Potter Series. A great, clean read that has an interesting enough plot to keep children as well as adults entertained and I am looking forward to the rest of the Magykal (Septimus), series.— Susan, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Makes you wish even more for the movie version…”
Absolutely, positively magical! When the truth was revealed in the pond. He truly brings the world of Septimus Heap alive. Yes and yes. I loved reading this book. I loved listening to it even more. This is truly a wonderful series. If you loved Harry Potter, you will love Septimus Heap.— Nelle, Audible listener
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