Syren (Septimus Heap, Book 5) [Deckle Edge] [Hardcover]

Angie Sage (Author), Mark Zug (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

In this fifth book in the Magykal series, Septimus ends up on a captivatingly beautiful island, one of seven set in a sparkling sea. He's stranded there with his badly injured dragon, Spit Fyre, along with Jenna and Beetle. There are some strange things about the island, including a Magykal girl named Syrah, a cat-shaped lighthouse that has lost its Light, and an eerie presence that sings to Septimus—can he escape the persistent call?

Trouble is also brewing for Lucy and Wolf Boy, who have become entangled with some nefarious sailors at sea, and for Milo Banda, Jenna's father, who is harboring a mysterious treasure chest in his ship's hold.

Charismatic storyteller Angie Sage continues Septimus Heap's Magykal journey with more laugh-out-loud adventures, more enchanting charms and spells, and an ever-deepening understanding of the interior life of a young hero.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

The fifth installment in the best-selling Septimus Heap series begins a few days after the events of Queste (2008). Septimus is preparing to recover his friends, including Princess Jenna, from the lowly Harbor environs. Meanwhile, Wolf Boy has a mission to complete to become the next Keeper. Each thread of this tale includes a multitude of twists, turns, witches, a jinnee (and an army of warrior jinns), storms at sea, and pirates and ultimately converges on a mysterious island inhabited by a possessed girl. Once again, Sage’s tale combines humor, adventure, and inventive storytelling and is sure to please her many fans. Grades 3-6. --Ernie Cox

Review

Praise for Septimus Heap series: 'Warm, funny and humane, Sage takes care with the destiny of even her smallest characters, and is a real discovery' The Times 'Sage navigates her complex setting with suspenseful and well-structured plotlines ... These books open an array of dazzling worlds. It's worth hoping aboard this bus, and I'm eagerly waiting at the stop' The Times Praise for Syren: "There's plenty of intrigue in the short chapters ... this is another incident-packed mass of reading pleasure' School Librarian 'Wonderful fantasy novel ... filled with joy, triumph and deceit' Teen Titles magazine --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books; First Edition edition (September 29, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060882107
• ISBN-13: 978-0060882105
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 6.3 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Angie Sage loves the sea, spooky old houses, and medieval England. Ms. Sage has created many books for children, including the Araminta Spookie series. You can visit her online at www.septimusheap.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Think It is The Perfect Fifth Book In This Series!, October 2, 2009

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Portianay "portianay" (KY, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Syren (Septimus Heap, Book 5) (Hardcover)

I think the character development in this one was perfect, and do not understand the comment another reader made that it was not. I felt we learned more about these "tweens" as they are approaching adulthood, and I felt it was realistic development, too. The story line is, as always with Ms. Sage, engaging, and new characters come on the scene smoothly. The new characters themselves are interesting, and I find myself looking forward to Book Six--the wait! the wait!!!! It is so hard to wait!!! --with great anticipation, to see how they progress.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting, November 2, 2009

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Alice Kojima - See all my reviews

This review is from: Syren (Septimus Heap, Book 5) (Hardcover)

I've read all the books thus far and this by far was my favorite. The story is brimming with adventure and action, but Sage does not drift away from the humor that keeps her book unique and exciting. The descriptions provide the reader with thorogh descriptions and the story gives an intimate look into what it's like to be a preteen. As a teenager in her later years of high school, this book was not too far off what I felt only a couple of years before. The book shows teenage angst, but doesn't lather it on like some books often do. I definately recommend this book and can't wait for Sage to release another!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Loved It., September 29, 2009

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Steven I. Gates - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Septimus Heap, Book Five: Syren (Kindle Edition)

Angies books just keep getting better and better! I loved the 4th book and just could not wait for this one. This book is a 1000 times better than previous ones. The plot is stunning and the descriptions are beautiful. Simply put, this book will complete your colection!