Book Series · 7 Books

Septimus Heap Books

In order from Magyk to Fyre.

The Septimus Heap series is a set of 7 chapter books by Angie Sage, published between 2005 and 2013. Written for ages 8–15, most books run about 600 pages. Subjects across the series include wizards, royalty, and curses and spells.

Magyk
Flyte
Physik
Queste
Syren
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Magyk
Sale price
$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2005

Magyk

By Angie Sage, Mark Zug (Illustrator)

A wizard apprentice's mysterious disappearance sparks a quest filled with magic and secrets.

564 pages· 109,430 words· Est. 10 hour read
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Summary: On the night Septimus Heap is born, he vanishes, declared dead. Meanwhile, his father finds a mysterious baby girl with violet eyes in the snow. As Septimus's fate intertwines with this enigmatic child, a journey of magic, identity, and destiny unfolds. Who is she, and what secrets lie in their past? Embark on a spellbinding adventure where quirky characters and magical charms reveal the truth behind lost identities and hidden powers. Will Septimus fulfill his destiny as an ExtraOrdinary Wizard, or will the mysteries of his birth change everything?
In reading order

Septimus Heap Series

7 books · Published 2005–2013

#1
Magyk
#1 in Series
Sale price
$958

Magyk

Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2005

A wizard apprentice's mysterious disappearance sparks a quest filled with magic and secrets.

#2
Flyte
#2 in Series
Sale price
$958

Flyte

Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2006

A wizard apprentice faces dark magic and family betrayal. Can he uncover the truth?

#3
Physik
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1248

Physik

Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2007

A ghostly queen's sinister plan threatens a wizard apprentice's quest for greatness.

#4
Queste
#4 in Series
Sale price
$1795

Queste

Chapter Book · Ages 9–+ · 2008

Septimus faces a deadly quest while seeking a time-bending refuge to save his friends.

#5
Syren
#5 in Series
Sale price
$1049

Syren

Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2009

A wizard apprentice faces mysterious calls on a strange island while danger looms at sea.

#6
Darke
#6 in Series
Sale price
$1049

Darke

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

A wizard apprentice faces a dark force threatening his world.

#7
Fyre
#7 in Series
Sale price
$1049

Fyre

Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2013

A wizard apprentice must destroy a powerful ring to save his world from darkness.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Septimus Heap series?

There are 7 books in the Septimus Heap series. It began with Magyk in 2005, and the newest book, Fyre, was published in 2013.

What order should you read the Septimus Heap books in?

Start with Magyk and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.

What ages are the Septimus Heap books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–15, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Septimus Heap book is the longest?

Fyre (Book #7) is the longest book in the series at 124,614 words (702 pages).

Which Septimus Heap book is the shortest?

Flyte (Book #2) is the shortest at 96,180 words (521 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Septimus Heap to life.

01

Angie Sage

Author
02

Mark Zug

Illustrator

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