Darke (novel)
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Darke is the sixth and penultimate book in the child fantasy Septimus Heap
series by Angie Sage
. The book was released in the United States on June 7, 2011 by Harper Collins, and in the UK in October 2011 by Bloomsbury. The paperback will be released on July 5, 2012.
and Alther banish Tertius Fume who is located in Dungeon Number One, but Overstrand accidentally banishes Alther as well. So Septimus
, who is approaching his Darke Week, decides to rescue Alther from the Halls of Darkenesse for his Darke Week challenge. While this is happening Merrin Meredith, with his small army of Things, creates a Darke Domain which threatens to engulf The Castle and all its residents. Furthermore, to add to Septimus' troubles, Meredith engenders a ferocious Darke dragon
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website called Darke a "memorable, edge-of-the-seat escapade that will enthrall confirmed fans and newbies alike." The reviewer also added that "Sage expertly weaves multiple new and continuing plotlines together. An appendix ties up what loose ends it can while leaving the door open for the conclusion."
Septimus Heap
Septimus Heap is a series of fantasy novels featuring a protagonist of the same name written by English author Angie Sage. Six novels, entitled Magyk, Flyte, Physik, Queste, Syren and Darke, have been published, the first in 2005 and the most recent in 2011...
series by Angie Sage
Angie Sage
Angie Sage is the author of the Septimus Heap series which includes Magyk, Flyte, Physik, Queste, Syren, and Darke. She is also the illustrator and/or writer of many children's books, and is the new writer of the Araminta Spook series.Angie Sage grew up in Thames Valley, London and Kent. Her...
. The book was released in the United States on June 7, 2011 by Harper Collins, and in the UK in October 2011 by Bloomsbury. The paperback will be released on July 5, 2012.
Plot
While Simon is being reunited with the Heaps, the witches of the dangerous Port Witch Coven try to kidnap Princess Jenna so they can rule over all other witch covens. Meanwhile, Marcia OverstrandMarcia Overstrand
Marcia Overstrand is a fictional character in the Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage. She is the current ExtraOrdinary Wizard and an extremely powerful one at that. She has Septimus as her Apprentice for the next seven years.- Description :...
and Alther banish Tertius Fume who is located in Dungeon Number One, but Overstrand accidentally banishes Alther as well. So Septimus
Septimus Heap (character)
Septimus Heap is the main protagonist in the bestselling book series Septimus Heap, by Angie Sage. He is the Apprentice to the ExtraOrdinary Wizard, Marcia Overstrand...
, who is approaching his Darke Week, decides to rescue Alther from the Halls of Darkenesse for his Darke Week challenge. While this is happening Merrin Meredith, with his small army of Things, creates a Darke Domain which threatens to engulf The Castle and all its residents. Furthermore, to add to Septimus' troubles, Meredith engenders a ferocious Darke dragon
Dragon
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, that feature in the myths of many cultures. There are two distinct cultural traditions of dragons: the European dragon, derived from European folk traditions and ultimately related to Greek and Middle Eastern...
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Reception
A writer for Kirkus ReviewsKirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933 by Virginia Kirkus . Kirkus serves the book and literary trade sector, including libraries, publishers, literary and film agents, film and TV producers and booksellers. Kirkus Reviews is published on the first and 15th of each month...
website called Darke a "memorable, edge-of-the-seat escapade that will enthrall confirmed fans and newbies alike." The reviewer also added that "Sage expertly weaves multiple new and continuing plotlines together. An appendix ties up what loose ends it can while leaving the door open for the conclusion."