Off with his thumb! ( )

Oh, this is really dragging for me. Guess it's been too long since I've read the previous book so I am so confused and frankly- bored. Might put it away.
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The Castle and Wizard Tower come under attack by the forces of darkness. After accidentally banishing Alther, Marcia Overstrand cannot protect the Castle, despite an enormous feat of magic, and Septimus is forced to enter the underworld to rescue Alther. Luckily, Sept gets the help he needs from Marcellus Pye, Beetle and even his reformed brother, Simon. ( )

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Septimus is facing his biggest challenge yet in his quest to become the ExtraOrdinary Wizard - he has to fulfill his Darke week. And he has a specific goal in mind - save banished Alther. But light and dark have been out of balance for awhile - will Sepitmus succeed or fail? I love that it takes the efforts of Septimus' friends and family to help him in this task - and that there is redemption for Simon, who has left his Darke ways, but is able to help his brother because of his experiences. ( )