Authors: Martin Booth
9) Sebastian’s father’s enemy, Malodor, has a name that is a pun (a play on words revealing different senses of the same word):
it means “bad smell” in French, and this description is fitting for his evil character. Malodor is also called de Loudeac
and Loudacre. Do these aliases also reflect his character? In what ways do you feel that Pip (whose real name is Phillipa),
Tim (or Timothy), Sebastian, Guy Scrotton, or other characters have names that fit their personalities or roles in the book?
10) Do you believe in spellbooks and spellkeys? Does the evidence in this book convince you that such devices exist? Why or
why not? Do you believe that one day, there will be a way to read people’s minds? To control —or steal — their souls?
Doctor Flluminatus
Sebastian is the alchemist’s son,
pursuing his father’s enemies
through the centuries.
Caught in a web of magic and
cunning, Pip and Tim’s only hope
of escape is to join the desperate battle
against unimaginable evil.
The first book about the alchemist’s son a fantastical tale of sorcery and betrayal
Thrust into a world of dangerous games and deep-seated malice between old rivals, Pip and Tim are in for an adventure more
frightening than they could imagine. Over the summer, they had discovered Sebastian—a medieval alchemist’s son who has awakened
from centuries-old sleep-—and helped thwart his father’s enemy’s evil schemes. They thought that their work was done.
Now, another enemy has emerged from the past and has an even deadlier plan: to get hold of an ancient book of spells and use
it to steal the souls of millions. Can Sebastian’s knowledge of alchemy and witchcraft keep the sinister magician at bay?
And when their school field trip seems fated to turn into a nuclear disaster, can Pip and Tim’s courage and quick wit keep
them alive?
Praise for soul stealer:
“Rich in thoroughly researched alchemical lore.”
—kirkus
“This will appeal to middle school students who like challenging stories, adventures involving sorcery, and fiercely competent
young heroes.”
—KLIATT
“Praise for
Doctor illuminatus
:
“I love this book.”
—Eoin Colfer
“This suspense novel is sure to please fans of J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series… looking for an engaging story utilizing
a more sophisticated writing style.
—
School Library Journal