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 ...
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Jun 22, 2011
Amanda
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Syren is pure awesomeness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved it sooooo much that I could read it over and over and over again!!!!!!!!!!
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Jun 15, 2011
Dana
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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,
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Nov 18, 2010
Emily
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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
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Mar 10, 2011
sabisteb
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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 ge More...
Als Septimus endlich mit seinen Freunden auf Spyt Fyre nach Hause fliegen will ge More...
Jul 31, 2010
P.M.
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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
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Jan 25, 2010
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 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 More...
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Dec 08, 2009
Emma
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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 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 More...
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Oct 21, 2009
Lenore
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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 seven 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 seven More...
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Oct 17, 2009
Charlyn
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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. 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. More...
Jan 26, 2010
Jean
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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 ch 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 ch More...
May 30, 2010
Cindy
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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 Pot 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 Pot More...
Feb 06, 2010
Nick
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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 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 More...
Jan 03, 2012
Yolanda
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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
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Dec 03, 2009
Sarah
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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
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Nov 03, 2009
Deborah
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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.
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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.
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Sep 21, 2009
Lindsey
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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
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Nov 16, 2011
Helen
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Copied from the review I did on my blog - helen-scribbles.com
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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.
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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.
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Jan 24, 2010
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.
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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 More...
May 05, 2010
Lori
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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 More...
The story brings back all the favorite characters, ties up loose ends from the last book, and introduces some More...
Aug 01, 2011
Kara
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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 rea 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 rea More...
Nov 16, 2011
Firestar
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Oct 11, 2009
Nick
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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 fin
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Jul 07, 2011
Lucy
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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
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Dec 15, 2009
Brandi
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This book was slower then the other four in the series, but I did love how Angie Sage was able to integrate wizardry, science, royalty, sea-faring, military, witches, ghosts, and genies all into one story. It sounds like it would be a horrible hodge-podge, of characters, but somehow it works!
I also enjoyed the character development that played out through the different plot lines. I saw a more grown-up side of Septimus and Beetle, I was happy to see a humbled Simon Heap, and I ev More...
I also enjoyed the character development that played out through the different plot lines. I saw a more grown-up side of Septimus and Beetle, I was happy to see a humbled Simon Heap, and I ev More...
Dec 10, 2008
omg this will be awesome when it is released!!!!!!!!!!!!! <imghttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e3/Syren_c.jpg
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Oct 15, 2011
Alexandra
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This book was not my favorite in the Septimus series. It had some cool things going on, but most of it seemed very repetitive.Yeah, I liked the parts with Aunt Zelda, but the whole island thing was plain creepy. This book still gives me nightmares when Septimus goes into the...i guess it would be called a tower. So if you enjoy chills down your spine all the time, read it...I actually do like those kinds of books, but this book was so creepy...the log book seemed so real, I'm not sure if I'd sug
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May 03, 2011
Michael
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I find it a bit surprising how rapidly the books in this series follow after one another (in fictional time). Septimus' apprenticeship is supposed to last seven years, and I believe Angie Sage intends seven books in the series; but, this is book five and Septimus has only completed half of his apprenticeship. In fact, Syren follows exactly on the heels of its predecessor, Queste, beginning the very next day. It makes me wonder whether Septimus might end his apprenticeship early....
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Oct 16, 2009
Renee
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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
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Aug 29, 2011
Laura
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Another satisfying installment in the Septimus Heap series.
Septimus and Spit Fyre set off on a quick trip to pick up Jenna, Beetle, Nicko and Snorri, but of course bad things happen. Three groups of characters (Septimus, Jenna and Beetle flying on Spit Fyre; Nicko and Snorri sailing on Milo's ship; and Wolf Boy and Lucy Gringe stowing away on a pirate's boat) all find themselves on a mysterious island. Interesting new characters are introduced, including a jinnie and a 500-year-old gir More...
Septimus and Spit Fyre set off on a quick trip to pick up Jenna, Beetle, Nicko and Snorri, but of course bad things happen. Three groups of characters (Septimus, Jenna and Beetle flying on Spit Fyre; Nicko and Snorri sailing on Milo's ship; and Wolf Boy and Lucy Gringe stowing away on a pirate's boat) all find themselves on a mysterious island. Interesting new characters are introduced, including a jinnie and a 500-year-old gir More...
