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The Secret Key of Pythagorum
Savaric is devastated. His grandmother, the only good person in his life, was dallying with something she had no right to on the day he was born…
Magic.
Savaric doesn’t know what to think. Is he a warlock? Is he cursed? Everyone already looks at him strangely everywhere he goes. But all that changes when Savaric discovers that, under the right circumstances, he can become invisible! However, what starts out as a fun talent quickly goes downhill when things start to go missing and he’s always to blame. Even his own mother thinks he’s responsible for every cooling pie missing from a window ledge (Well, maybe one or two!). That is, until the day when his gift leads him to a mysterious map written in a language he’s never seen, and a beautiful golden key. In the whirlwind that follows, Savaric leaves the only home he’s ever known, and sets off alone to solve the mystery behind the map and key. He soon makes friends and enemies alike, plans a prison escape, digs for treasure more than once, and meets Kings, Queens, and fairies. Savaric may even help stop destabilizing battles for the throne and save the English kingdom! …but only if he can survive.
Magic.
Savaric doesn’t know what to think. Is he a warlock? Is he cursed? Everyone already looks at him strangely everywhere he goes. But all that changes when Savaric discovers that, under the right circumstances, he can become invisible! However, what starts out as a fun talent quickly goes downhill when things start to go missing and he’s always to blame. Even his own mother thinks he’s responsible for every cooling pie missing from a window ledge (Well, maybe one or two!). That is, until the day when his gift leads him to a mysterious map written in a language he’s never seen, and a beautiful golden key. In the whirlwind that follows, Savaric leaves the only home he’s ever known, and sets off alone to solve the mystery behind the map and key. He soon makes friends and enemies alike, plans a prison escape, digs for treasure more than once, and meets Kings, Queens, and fairies. Savaric may even help stop destabilizing battles for the throne and save the English kingdom! …but only if he can survive.
- GenresFantasy
224 pages, Paperback
Published July 10, 2018
About the author
Michele Angello
1 book6 followersMichele Angello began her writing career reporting and taking photos for the Faith Academy High School newspaper in Manila, Philippines. After discovering an ability for scriptwriting while running a video production company, she dove into a full-time writing career in copywriting, and later, resume writing. Her resumes have been published in eight resume books. Her love for writing stories comes from her unconventional upbringing and a love of mysteries and strange history. The Secret Key of Pythagorum is her first work of fiction. A ridiculously creative person with a camera in one hand, a pen in the other and a third eye focused on anything associated with interior design, Michele currently lives in the Denver Metro area with her husband, Tony, and Black Labrador Retriever, Bella.
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April 28, 2018
Fantasy appeals to us because of the relationship between magic and morality. An alternate world filled with strange and wonderful things; a world defined by imagination.
First time author, Michele Angello, hit all the key components to creating a great period fantasy adventure. Her book, The Secret Key of Pythagorum, has important artifacts possessing supernatural powers. She was creative in taking us on the journey to solve the mystery contained in the map. She had a wonderful hero, Savaric, who questions everything and then discovers the things that are worth clinging to when everything else is being questioned. And he learns quickly to distinguish between power (represented by the evil Warin) and authority (represented by King Arthur).
And, of course, Savaric, had his wonderful sidekick, Elias who was a little more difficult for me to figure out. There were plenty of villians - starting with Savaric's own mother. But Savaric befriended a very powerful King and soon his life takes a powerful turn.
Savaric's is a reactionary world. Unfashionable is the path by which Savaric and his friends seek adulthood. They find meaning in responsibility, learn respect for rightful authority, and sacrifice their individuality and even their lives to preserve a very messy world that seems beyond saving.
This is a message that will appeal to today’s youth. They will love the story of an angst-filled boy who found meaning in all the right places, and triumphed. This is what great fantasy does. It speaks to a time and place with truths that are timeless.
Please, write, Michele, write! We are ready to find out what happens now that Savaric has been knighted. This story is beautifully told with wonderfully period language and settings. It's a quick read and masterfully told with an intricate plot, a rich imaginary world, and superb characters.
I am excited to share this book with my grandchildren ~ they will love it.
Marcia Reece, #1 Best Selling Author of Secrets of the Marriage Mouse
First time author, Michele Angello, hit all the key components to creating a great period fantasy adventure. Her book, The Secret Key of Pythagorum, has important artifacts possessing supernatural powers. She was creative in taking us on the journey to solve the mystery contained in the map. She had a wonderful hero, Savaric, who questions everything and then discovers the things that are worth clinging to when everything else is being questioned. And he learns quickly to distinguish between power (represented by the evil Warin) and authority (represented by King Arthur).
And, of course, Savaric, had his wonderful sidekick, Elias who was a little more difficult for me to figure out. There were plenty of villians - starting with Savaric's own mother. But Savaric befriended a very powerful King and soon his life takes a powerful turn.
Savaric's is a reactionary world. Unfashionable is the path by which Savaric and his friends seek adulthood. They find meaning in responsibility, learn respect for rightful authority, and sacrifice their individuality and even their lives to preserve a very messy world that seems beyond saving.
This is a message that will appeal to today’s youth. They will love the story of an angst-filled boy who found meaning in all the right places, and triumphed. This is what great fantasy does. It speaks to a time and place with truths that are timeless.
Please, write, Michele, write! We are ready to find out what happens now that Savaric has been knighted. This story is beautifully told with wonderfully period language and settings. It's a quick read and masterfully told with an intricate plot, a rich imaginary world, and superb characters.
I am excited to share this book with my grandchildren ~ they will love it.
Marcia Reece, #1 Best Selling Author of Secrets of the Marriage Mouse
February 4, 2018
(Note: I read an advance copy without the images, and cannot comment on those.)
This book had a way of surprising me at every turn. At first, having a grandmother and a young boy and an enchanted brook the novel felt like a fairy story, but when Savaric got ahold of the map it turned into a treasure hunt and finally the last third turned into an Arthurian legend. I think not everyone might like the sudden shifts in the style, but I felt it kept the story fresh and moving forward.
The characters and the action scenes stood out for me. I loved the banter between Savaric and Elias, and I could picture everyone (especially the menacing sheriff) really well with Angello's descriptions. The chase scene with the sheriff and the battle with giants near the end were particularly exciting.
I think this is a great book for a younger reader. You can feel there was a lot of love of classic fantasy and high adventure that went into this story, and I think a child just getting into books would connect with Savaric and his need and desire to go out into the world and prove himself.
This book had a way of surprising me at every turn. At first, having a grandmother and a young boy and an enchanted brook the novel felt like a fairy story, but when Savaric got ahold of the map it turned into a treasure hunt and finally the last third turned into an Arthurian legend. I think not everyone might like the sudden shifts in the style, but I felt it kept the story fresh and moving forward.
The characters and the action scenes stood out for me. I loved the banter between Savaric and Elias, and I could picture everyone (especially the menacing sheriff) really well with Angello's descriptions. The chase scene with the sheriff and the battle with giants near the end were particularly exciting.
I think this is a great book for a younger reader. You can feel there was a lot of love of classic fantasy and high adventure that went into this story, and I think a child just getting into books would connect with Savaric and his need and desire to go out into the world and prove himself.
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April 23, 2018
A story full of adventure, mystery, and excitement. I didn't want to put it down! I stayed up late many nights rooting for Savaric, turning the page eager to see what happened next. I hope there will be more tales of his adventures to follow!
October 5, 2018
Loved this book so much - I know Staffordshire and she's captured the location so well. Atmospheric and exciting.
December 4, 2018
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October 16, 2018Mix of medieval England and sorcery, with a nod to ancient Greece. Historical fiction it's not; definitely geared towards adolescents who want some fantasy with an old-agey feel.
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