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Syren (Septimus Heap #5)
by
Angie Sage
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 pre...more
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 pre...more
Paperback, 628 pages
Published
December 8th 2010
by HarperCollins
(first published September 29th 2009)
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Syren is pure awesomeness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved it sooooo much that I could read it over and over and over again!!!!!!!!!!
5th book of a seven book series, Warner Bros have brought the film rights and will start movie production as soon has harry potter has finished. Get those signed first editions while you can!
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Kinda disappointing after Physik and Queste, but I suppose I was judging based on the thickness of the book compared to the others and the title. The Syren hardly plays any role in the plot. I mean, yes she's the one who lures The Cerys over and takes over Syrah but that's it. And Syrah in turn doesn't do anything in this book, and it just makes me want to read more Septimus Heap, the fact that she falls unconsious and doesn't wake up. Septimus's obsession with her is a little annoying, I mean,...more
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Five books seems to have finally gotten to Angie Sage. With the return of the Wizard Apprentice, Septimus Heap, the book seems to have lost quite a lot. Like they say, "sometimes bigger doesn't always mean better." Slow moving, the book took quite a while to get into things. And when it did, oh boy. The usual charm of characters that I hold Sage in pristine for, is lost. I quickly lost my love for the characters. It was heart-breaking. The plot was confusing as well. I wish she had put more into...more
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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 bec
Syren, by Angie Sage, is one of the six books in the Septimus Heap series. In this edition, Septimus, his sister Jenna, and his best friend Beetle, are stranded on an unknmown island with Septimus' dragon, Spit Fyre, in a storm. Meanwhile, a boy called Wolf Boy (he has no real name)is selected to become Keeper of Keeper's Cottage. This employs the theme "Change versus Tradition" because the role of Keeper had been previously resereved for women. "He's not a girl, Cerys. He is a boy. Well, a you...more
Nachdem Septimus als erster und einziger Zauberlehrling die Queste bestanden und überlebt hat, will er seine Freunde im Handelshafen abholen und zurück ins Schloss bringen. Aber jemand anderes findet sie vorher: Milo, Prinzessin Jennas Vater. Er liegt mit seinem Schiff Cerys im Hafen und hat wertvolle Fracht an Bord genommen, so wertvolle Fracht, dass er die Luken mit Darke Magyk versiegelt, um sie zu schützen.
Als Septimus endlich mit seinen Freunden auf Spyt Fyre nach Hause fliegen will geraten...more
Als Septimus endlich mit seinen Freunden auf Spyt Fyre nach Hause fliegen will geraten...more
Septimus, Jenna, and Beetle successfully rescued Nicko and Snorri in the previous book. Now Septimus has been promoted to Senior Apprentice. To celebrate his new-found freedom, he decides to take Spit Fyre and retrieve his friends who had stayed behind after the rescue. Meanwhile, Aunt Zelda has decided to appoint Wolf Boy as the next Keeper. She has also Seen that Septimus is heading into incredible danger and sends him a LiveSafeCharm which is intercepted by Merrin Meredith. Merrin releases Ji...more
counts as two books
The book Syren starts after the previous book, Queste, Snorri, Beetle, Jenna, Nicko, and Ullr are at the harbor. Jenna’s father convinces them to stay on his ship. Aunt Zelda gives Wolf boy a challenge for becoming the first male keeper. Wolf boy finds Simon Heap at the Harbor and he was looking for Lucy. He went to the House of Port Witch Coven and he needs to feed Grim and cut off the tentacle tip. The witch brought Lucy to feed Grim, but they escaped. Aunt Zelda wants to gi...more
The book Syren starts after the previous book, Queste, Snorri, Beetle, Jenna, Nicko, and Ullr are at the harbor. Jenna’s father convinces them to stay on his ship. Aunt Zelda gives Wolf boy a challenge for becoming the first male keeper. Wolf boy finds Simon Heap at the Harbor and he was looking for Lucy. He went to the House of Port Witch Coven and he needs to feed Grim and cut off the tentacle tip. The witch brought Lucy to feed Grim, but they escaped. Aunt Zelda wants to gi...more
probably ages 7-14.
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eptumus Heap, the extraordinary apprentice, he has survived the dangerous quest and has just been named senior apprentice. But when flying over the ocean on his dragon Spitfire to get his friends, brother, and sister Septumus comes across a mysterious island that has a magical draw to those who come across it. Septumus starts to hear voices but tells himself it’s just a dream and keeps going. After getting his friend Beetle and sister Jenna they are caught up in a lightning...more
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eptumus Heap, the extraordinary apprentice, he has survived the dangerous quest and has just been named senior apprentice. But when flying over the ocean on his dragon Spitfire to get his friends, brother, and sister Septumus comes across a mysterious island that has a magical draw to those who come across it. Septumus starts to hear voices but tells himself it’s just a dream and keeps going. After getting his friend Beetle and sister Jenna they are caught up in a lightning...more
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Have you met Septimus Heap? Well, I had not til we bumped into each other this month. I am watching out for Christmas presents right now. And I found not just one but a whole series of them for my neighbors daughter. Thankfully Septimus was willing to be included in the endeavor.
Who is this character? Well, for that we would have to go back to the beginning. All the way back to Magyk. For that is the first book in this series. Septimus Heap Septimus Heap is the seventh son of a seventh son, who...more
Who is this character? Well, for that we would have to go back to the beginning. All the way back to Magyk. For that is the first book in this series. Septimus Heap Septimus Heap is the seventh son of a seventh son, who...more
I nearly devoured the entire book the first weekend after I got it and then realized that it would be gone too soon and doled out the rest of the book through the week to be finished today. I recommend it for those who have made it through the rest of the series and still want more.
Marcia rewards Septimus with a promotion for successfully having returned from his queste and he promptly uses his new freedom to leave on a personal quest to retrieve his friends from the Trading Post. Aunt Zelda's...more
Marcia rewards Septimus with a promotion for successfully having returned from his queste and he promptly uses his new freedom to leave on a personal quest to retrieve his friends from the Trading Post. Aunt Zelda's...more
Book five of the Septimus Heap series.(They really must be read sequentially, especially this one.)
I am always delighted with the growing variety of fantastical, compelling elements Sage weaves into these stories: castles, ports and covens and ghosts and wizards, magic cupboards and mysterious marshes, and now submarines and sirens! (I often wonder where she comes up with her ideas. I'm not knocking it, but I can imagine the latest features being suggested by a young child or as a challenge from...more
I am always delighted with the growing variety of fantastical, compelling elements Sage weaves into these stories: castles, ports and covens and ghosts and wizards, magic cupboards and mysterious marshes, and now submarines and sirens! (I often wonder where she comes up with her ideas. I'm not knocking it, but I can imagine the latest features being suggested by a young child or as a challenge from...more
Chelsie Conrad Period 6
Mrs.Gleed's English Class
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Summary: This book has an amazing story line, characters and has lots of magic to keep it exciting. In this book the characters Jenna, Septimus, Marcia, Simon, Lucy, Nicko, Snorri and Syrah all have to do amazing things to keep the castle safe.
You won't believe the amazing things these characters do. Stranded on a strange island where voices call to the sailors and lead them to their deaths, they face the Syren, fly on a dragon in a sto...more
Mrs.Gleed's English Class
Book Review
Summary: This book has an amazing story line, characters and has lots of magic to keep it exciting. In this book the characters Jenna, Septimus, Marcia, Simon, Lucy, Nicko, Snorri and Syrah all have to do amazing things to keep the castle safe.
You won't believe the amazing things these characters do. Stranded on a strange island where voices call to the sailors and lead them to their deaths, they face the Syren, fly on a dragon in a sto...more
Themes: magic, family, good versus evil, redemption
Setting: the Trading Post, the Wizard Tower, and the islands
This is book 5 in the Septimus Heap series. I don't know why this is not more popular - it is very engaging and suspenseful. I love Septimus, Jenna, Beetle, and Nikko. They are very strong characters, but even minor characters like Stanley the Message Rat are well defined. They are big books, but they read fast. Maybe they are suffering from being compared to Harry Potter, but just beca...more
Setting: the Trading Post, the Wizard Tower, and the islands
This is book 5 in the Septimus Heap series. I don't know why this is not more popular - it is very engaging and suspenseful. I love Septimus, Jenna, Beetle, and Nikko. They are very strong characters, but even minor characters like Stanley the Message Rat are well defined. They are big books, but they read fast. Maybe they are suffering from being compared to Harry Potter, but just beca...more
Book review of Syren
Syren is a book about girl named Syara. She was possessed by an
evil spirit after she escaped the questing boat and swam to one of the
islands of Syren. After she was possessed for 500 years, she met a boy
named Septimus Heap. He was stuck on the island because his dragon,
Spit Fyre, crash landed on Syara’s island. Spit Fyre had badly injured
his tail and even though Septimus knew some phisyk, there was nothing
he could do. Septimus meets Syara when she offers to help Spit F...more
Syren is a book about girl named Syara. She was possessed by an
evil spirit after she escaped the questing boat and swam to one of the
islands of Syren. After she was possessed for 500 years, she met a boy
named Septimus Heap. He was stuck on the island because his dragon,
Spit Fyre, crash landed on Syara’s island. Spit Fyre had badly injured
his tail and even though Septimus knew some phisyk, there was nothing
he could do. Septimus meets Syara when she offers to help Spit F...more
At this point, fatigue is setting in, and I feel like this book just wasn't as good as the others. Most of them got off to slow starts, but nothing much happens in Syren for the first 300 pages. There's an awful lot of filler, and for some reason CattRokk has to be described by every single character. Also, the main plot device is getting repetitive - Jenna/Septimus/Nicko is kidnapped or otherwise stick somewhere, the others rescue him/her. Honestly, at this point they should just all be chained...more
Saya pikir buku ini buku terakhir. Dan, sewaktu melihat brosur yang disisipkan di bukunya, saya jengkel. Duh, masih ada buku keenam *misuhmisuh*. Jangan-jangan nanti ada buku ketujuh kedelapan kesembilan dst. Saya bisa gila menunggu lanjutannya. Memang sih, di setiap buku ada cerita baru. Tetapi, kalau belum baca yang sebelumnya, dijamin bakal bingung. Saya saja yang punya semua serinya bingung. Kenapa begitu? Karena jarak terbit antara buku satu dan selanjutnya sangat lama buat saya yang ngga d...more
Mar 08, 2012
Harold Ogle
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
just about anyone interested in fantasy and/or humor
I've been reading a LOT of YA books lately, and people who've followed my reviews have probably noticed how my disillusionment grows with each successive book, because the books are all so formulaic. Syren was a breath of fresh air in the midst of all these; a much more enjoyable read than any other YA book I've read this year (so far).
People reading the Septimus Heap books are likely to compare it to the Harry Potter series, seeing as how both series deal with extraordinary boys who are destine...more
People reading the Septimus Heap books are likely to compare it to the Harry Potter series, seeing as how both series deal with extraordinary boys who are destine...more
In her 5th Septimus Heap book, Annie Sage continues her same winning formula; a seemingly innocuous task unravels into an epic and often humorous adventure complete with an intriguing cast of wizards, witches, wolf-raised boys, royalty in training, ghosts, pirates, a dragon, and, new this book, a Genie and a Syren-possessed three hundred year old wizard apprentice. The action and camaraderie between friends entices readers of all ages, though, typical of YA fantasy, the adult characters often bu...more
Great Fantasy reading from teens through adults. I enjoyed it and look forward to reading the others in this series.
We are huge fantasy fans in our house and when I saw a chance to review this book at The Product Review Place I knew I just had to grab it. This fabulous series by author Angie Sage will give Harry Potter fans a new tooth to chew. I totally loved this book! WB has grabbed up the movie rights for this series and I can't wait to see it on the big screen.
Septimus Heap Book Five Syren...more
We are huge fantasy fans in our house and when I saw a chance to review this book at The Product Review Place I knew I just had to grab it. This fabulous series by author Angie Sage will give Harry Potter fans a new tooth to chew. I totally loved this book! WB has grabbed up the movie rights for this series and I can't wait to see it on the big screen.
Septimus Heap Book Five Syren...more
This series is often compared to Harry Potter, but I think in many ways it’s much different. The only parallels that I see are that it involves a boy, who at one point is an orphan, and magic. Definitely written for a younger audience, the Septimus books have a tendency to be a little silly sometimes and the endings easily resolved. However, in contrast, Sage deftly creates an interesting world with often odd and humorous characters who have the ability to surprise the reader. The plot structure...more
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Copied from the review I did on my blog - helen-scribbles.com
From the back cover:
Septimus is stranded on a remote island with his badly injured dragon, Spit Fyre, along with Jenna and Beetle. The island is captivatingly beautiful, but there is also something strange about it… not least the cat-shaped lighthouse and an eerie presence that sings to Septimus… Trouble is also brewing for Lucy and Wolf Boy, who have become entagled with some nefarious sailors.
Let me start by saying, yes, I like readi...more
From the back cover:
Septimus is stranded on a remote island with his badly injured dragon, Spit Fyre, along with Jenna and Beetle. The island is captivatingly beautiful, but there is also something strange about it… not least the cat-shaped lighthouse and an eerie presence that sings to Septimus… Trouble is also brewing for Lucy and Wolf Boy, who have become entagled with some nefarious sailors.
Let me start by saying, yes, I like readi...more
Jan 24, 2010
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I'm a huge fantasy fan and The Septimus Heap series is a great fantasy series. I've loved the first four books and Syren, at book number five, stays true to the Septimus Heap series as a whole.
I must say that Syren is more for a younger audience but it is actually still entertaining and really enjoyable. As the book is in sequence you have to read them in order. So if you haven't read any of the others I suggest you do so before Syren.
One thing I really like and also get really annoyed with is t...more
I must say that Syren is more for a younger audience but it is actually still entertaining and really enjoyable. As the book is in sequence you have to read them in order. So if you haven't read any of the others I suggest you do so before Syren.
One thing I really like and also get really annoyed with is t...more
I dearly love this series and am not sure how this one slipped past me when it first came out, but eagerly snatched it off the shelf when I happened by! One of the joys is the illustrations, so this is not a book I care to get on Kindle. Plus, I have a strange happiness that this book is more of a square shape than a book-shaped book. Not sure why that is, but there you go.
The story brings back all the favorite characters, ties up loose ends from the last book, and introduces some interesting ne...more
The story brings back all the favorite characters, ties up loose ends from the last book, and introduces some interesting ne...more
For the last 5 years the newest book has come out just before my birthday so my husband knows just what to get me. Funny thing is most years I forget all about it and then I am so excited for my book. I get such a kick out of this series. Each time I get a new book I reread all the books in the series before reading the newest one.
The series has Harry Potter like elements with magic and wizards and a young male hero but is not so dark and a very different writing style. There isn't really one bi...more
The series has Harry Potter like elements with magic and wizards and a young male hero but is not so dark and a very different writing style. There isn't really one bi...more
Wrote reviews for the first 4 books already, *sigh* I've just been saying the same things. Okay, basic rundown: If you read the first 4 books and liked them, then why are you even reading reviews for this book and considering whether or not to read it? Just pick it up and get going, the Septimus Heap series is awesome, book 5 wont disappoint you. If you didn't like the first 4 books, wow I'm impressed that you managed to slug through 4 books in a series that you didn't like. Well, I do not encou...more
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Angie Sage's young adult fantasy series, Septimus Heap, keeps getting better. Or rather, I should say, it has returned to the top form of the first couple of books. Here, in Book Five, we've got warrior djinn automatons threatening the Castle, sirens luring the good guys to their death, and spirits that possess the innocent and make monsters of them. What's not to love? Septimus Heap, the eponymous hero, is growing up and getting more complicated teenage problems, and age suits him. And finally,...more
There is something about the Septimus Heap series in that it takes a while to really get going, you get hints that it will get exciting but it's only towards the end that it actually becomes exciting with a gradual build. his was still true of Syren, although I do think it got going a little quicker than the previous books. I think I am enjoying the stories more as we go through the series as well, and whereas before I read the other books without and real anticipation I am actually really looki...more
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| Spit Fyre | 1 | 6 | Dec 21, 2012 10:55am | |
| The Magykal Papers | 5 | 102 | Jun 19, 2011 08:46pm | |
| Synopis | 5 | 222 | Oct 17, 2009 12:05am |
Angie Sage (born 1952) is the author of the Septimus Heap series which includes Magyk, Flyte, Physik, Queste, Syren, Darke and Fyre, the final book which is scheduled to come out later in 2013. Also, she wrote The Magykal Papers, an additional book with extra information about Septimus' world. She is also the illustrator and/or writer of many children's books, and is the new writer of the Araminta...more
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