Septimus Heap, Book Three: Physik
by Angie Sage
Harper Collins 2007
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- family and loyalty
- courage
- identity and destiny
- time travel and consequences
- good vs. evil
- friendship
- power and ambition
- apprenticeship and mastery
About this book
When a sealed room in the Palace is opened, the ghost of Queen Etheldredda returns with a ruthless plan for eternal life that targets Princess Jenna and whisks Septimus back 500 years. Stranded in the past, Septimus apprentices to the famed alchemist-physician Marcellus Pye while his family and friends race to bring him home. Time travel, alchemy, and courtly intrigue collide as Septimus learns new magic and faces an ancient danger. Fans of adventurous fantasy and quirky humor will enjoy the rich worldbuilding and high-stakes quest.
Setting: The Castle and Palace of the Sepitmus Heap world, and the same city 500 years in the past during a plague
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Septimus Heap, Book Three: Physik right for my child?
Yes — Septimus Heap, Book Three: Physik is a great fit for 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6.1, which is typical for 6th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include family and loyalty, courage, identity and destiny.
How long does it take to read Septimus Heap, Book Three: Physik?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, Septimus Heap, Book Three: Physik takes around 13h to finish. The book has 137,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Septimus Heap, Book Three: Physik have an AR quiz?
Yes — Septimus Heap, Book Three: Physik has an AR quiz available, worth 18 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Septimus Heap, Book Three: Physik?
Septimus Heap, Book Three: Physik has an AR reading level of 6.1, which places it at a 6th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.