The Alchemyst surprises

It’s not Harry Potter. It’s not Eragon. It’s something in between both of these hit novels. It’s The Alchemyst.
The story of two teenagers learning that magic is real. Sound familiar? Yep, sort of like Harry Potter isn’t it? A boy who learns that magic is real, and he soon becomes a part of the magical world.
The Alchemyst by Michael Scott involves twins, Sophie and Josh Newman. They are starting their summers off with part-time jobs, and they work across the street from one another. How convenient.
Their bosses go by the names Nick and Perry Fleming, but soon havoc breaks loose and their true identities are revealed. Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel.
Before they know it Sophie and Josh are scooped up into a world of myths and legends. The twist is that instead of wands or dragons the story is based on actual people that existed.
Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel are said to actually have existed. Not only that but the Book of Abraham is also said to exist. This book is said to have the recipe for an elixir of ever-lasting life and riches.
It is said that the Flamels were able to decode and translate the book in order to create this potion.
In a nutshell it’s all pretty much a myth, but just the fact that there is the possibility of truth behind all of it is intriguing. Scott’s novel is all based off old myths and legends such as the Flamels. The only fiction is the plot line and the two main characters, Josh and Sophie.
If you are a fan of Harry Potter or any other novels such as Harry Potter, then The Alchemyst is a must read.