(4) 4-6 Septimus Heap: TodHunter Moon series. Illustrated by Mark Zug. As the spinoff trilogy comes to a close, all of Magyk is in danger unless Alice TodHunter Moon, apprentice to wizard Septimus Heap, can find a new KeyStone and restore an ancient enchantment. Perspective jumps from person to person as Sage brings together the many pieces of Tod's tale for a predictable conclusion that will nevertheless satisfy series fans.

Reviewer: Lauren Chambers

(4) 4-6 Septimus Heap: TodHunter Moon series. Illustrated by Mark Zug. Tod, wizard Septimus Heap's apprentice, needs to find sorcerer Oraton-Marr to stop him from gaining mass magical powers. But when the only clue runs away, Tod must choose between staying safe or risking her and her friends' lives. Once again, the number of cameos bogs down the plot, but Septimus Heap fans will enjoy the escapades and adventure in this second spinoff.

Reviewer: Lauren Chambers

(4) 4-6 Septimus Heap: TodHunter Moon series. Illustrated by Mark Zug. After Tod's father and village are kidnapped, she must learn PathFinder Magyk and team up with Septimus to save them. Fans of the Septimus Heap books will enjoy seeing the old characters in this spinoff series, but the sheer number of cameos bogs down the plot; new secondary characters are flat, but Tod has a clear, relatable voice.

Reviewer: Lauren Chambers