Books like Doctor Illuminatus by Martin Booth
Sebastian, the devoted son of a renowned alchemist, has spent his life chasing an ancient antagonist that has haunted his family for generations. When his companions Pip and Tim hear his perilous tale, they are skeptical at first. But soon they become entangled in a complex web of magic and deception. Realizing the stakes, Pip and Tim decide to ally with Sebastian, embarking on a daring confrontation against a dark power that could engulf their entire reality.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Martin Booth
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