The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flammel (series), by Michael Scott

Having just finished the last book in the series, The Enchantress, I find it fitting that this should be the first of a long list of books that I recommend to middle school readers.  Fans of the Percy Jackson series  should definitely leap for these books, as famous gods and well-known figures throughout history play a significant role in helping the twins of legend save the world.

This story unfolds with the first book, The Alchemist, in which young Josh and Sophie Newman are the long sought-after gold and silver twins - one to save the world, one to destroy it.  Good and evil try to lure the twins and train them over the course of the six novels, leading to one tremendous ending endured by many memorable characters.  Josh and Sophie - the twins of legend, Prometheus, William Shakespeare, Billy the Kid, the Shadow, Abraham the Great, Dr. John Dee, Perrenelle and Nicholas Flamel, and a slew of other characters - play a huge part in the creation and survival of the world as we know it.  

Imagine learning to manipulate fire from Mars Altar.  Or learning the history of the world and the magic of air through the Witch of Endor.  Wouldn't it be cool to yield the powerful sword of Excalibur, or one of its three companion blades?  Definitely it'd be an amazing experience to slip through way gates, move from San Fransisco to Paris, back in history 10,000 years ago, en route to saving the world by defeating elders, famous bad guys, and hideously evil monsters.  Sounds like an epic journey, right?

If you enjoyed at all the Harry Potter series and the strength and endurance of Harry and his friends with the magical, heroic and epic adventure.  If you loved the Percy Jackson series as Percy fought alongside and against gods that have been worshiped throughout our own history.  If high action and adventure, a little bit of violence and a scare, fight and survival - if these elements of a story are appealing to you, then The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flammel series is one which you will surely love.  It's one of my favorites!

For more information about this series and the author, Michael Scott, please visit the following: 

http://www.dillonscott.com/the-secrets-of-the-immortal-nicholas-flamel/