# What's the name of this book?

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**Created:** [March 5, 2011, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-name-of-this-book/573592 "2011-03-05T16:29:06Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 5, 2011, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-name-of-this-book/573592/1 "2011-03-05T16:29:06Z")

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It was something about long ago in Egypt this group of kids who are trained to use their power with magic and alchemy to transform into things, i think the three main characters were two guys and one girl. I think they were immortal or lived a long time, I just remember them practicing thier magic and one was able to turn into a bird at one point… Anyone know the name? Would love to read it again.