Mark Zug

There is one mission in the Castle that every wizard dreads: the Queste. When the sinister ghost of the first Chief Hermetic Scribe, Tertius Fume, assigns this impossible task to Septimus Heap, it feels like a death sentence. No apprentice has ever returned from a Queste. But Septimus and Princess Jenna refuse to play by the rules of a bitter ghost. Instead of walking into a trap, they devise a daring plan of their own. Their journey will lead them straight to the mysterious House of Foryx, a place where all times meet and nothing is as it seems. Packed with clever twists, dark conspiracies, and unforgettable magic, this thrilling adventure tests the limits of friendship and courage.

Imagine discovering that everything you know about your family is a lie. Ten years ago, the ExtraOrdinary Wizard rescued a baby girl and gave her to the Heap family to raise as their own. Now, the evil necromancer DomDaniel has returned, determined to seize control of the magical world. He has assassinated the Queen and is hunting down the lost Princess, who happens to be Jenna Heap. Forced to flee their home, Jenna and her family are plunged into a dangerous adventure. Along the way, they are joined by a mysterious young guard known only as Boy 412. As dark magic rises, the Heaps must uncover hidden identities, master powerful spells, and fight to protect the kingdom in this fast-paced, spellbinding adventure.

When Silas Heap accidentally unseals a forgotten room deep within the Palace, he releases a terror from the past: the ghost of Queen Etheldredda. As awful in death as she was in life, the ancient queen has a diabolical plan to secure everlasting life for herself. To succeed, she needs Princess Jenna's absolute compliance, the brilliant talents of her alchemist son Marcellus Pye, and for Wizard Apprentice Septimus Heap to disappear completely. Swept into a dangerous plot that spans centuries, Septimus must navigate treacherous waters and dark secrets to protect his family. Dive back into a world where Magyk is real, ghosts hold grudges, and every corner of the Castle hides a new, thrilling mystery.

Heather is tired of the endless stream of tourists wandering through the grand historic house where her parents work. Seeking a little peace and quiet, she sneaks off to explore the estate grounds. But her quiet escape takes a dramatic turn when she accidentally awakens Wild Robert, a legendary figure who has been trapped on the property for over three hundred and fifty years. Robert is not your typical historical figure. He is a mischievous, magical trickster who has no idea how the modern world works, and he is absolutely thrilled to be back. Suddenly, Heather finds herself trying to manage a deeply unpredictable companion who thinks nothing of casting wild spells, causing hilarious chaos, and turning the peaceful stately home completely upside down. As the magical accidents pile up and the tourists begin to notice strange happenings, Heather must figure out a way to keep Wild Robert out of trouble before her parents lose their jobs. Written with sharp humor and delightful magical twists, this fast-paced story explores what happens when history decides to wake up and cause a little mayhem. Get ready for an adventure filled with laughter, unpredictable spells, and a very unusual new friendship.

The journey home is supposed to be easy, but for Wizard Apprentice Septimus Heap, nothing ever goes according to plan. After rescuing his friends from the mysterious House of Foryx, Septimus is caught in a massive storm. When his dragon, Spit Fyre, crashes into the jagged rocks of the Rokk Lighthouse, the group finds themselves stranded on a strange and dangerous island. They are taken in by a sinister lighthouse keeper and his equally creepy cat, but Septimus soon realizes the island is hiding dark secrets. Worse, he feels a strange, irresistible pull drawing him deeper into its mysteries. Can Septimus and his friends uncover the truth of the island before they are trapped there forever?

Alice TodHunter Moon thought the hardest part of her journey was over. After defeating an evil sorcerer and saving the last remaining Orm Egg, Tod was ready to settle into her normal life as an Apprentice at the Wizard Tower. She just wanted to study her spells and enjoy the wonders of the Castle. But a terrifying new problem is threatening her home. The great block of lapis lazuli beneath the Wizard Tower is crumbling to dust, and without the Orm Egg safely embedded in the Magykal Ways, all the Magyk in the world is beginning to fade away. If the UnRaveling reaches the Castle, everything Tod loves will be destroyed forever. To save her world, Tod must embark on her most dangerous journey yet to find an ancient object capable of reversing the destruction. Could the mysterious StarChaser spell be the secret to restoring the fading power? Dive into this breathtaking conclusion to the trilogy, filled with rich world-building, high-stakes action, and a brilliant heroine who will risk everything to keep the Magyk alive.

It has been a year since you discovered your true identity and destiny as a wizard. Now, as the Apprentice to the ExtraOrdinary Wizard Marcia Overstrand, Septimus Heap is finally learning the fine arts of Charms, Conjurations, and Magyk. Meanwhile, his sister Jenna is adjusting to her new life as the Princess. But the peace in the Castle is about to shatter. A menacing Darke Shadow is trailing Marcia's every move, and Septimus's older brother Simon seems driven by a mysterious desire for revenge. When Jenna is suddenly kidnapped by the most unlikely culprit, Septimus must put his new skills to the test. Can he uncover the sinister forces at work and save his sister before the lingering Darke Magyk consumes them all?