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Syren (Septimus Heap #5)

by Angie Sage, Mark Zug (Illustrator)

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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 pr

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Hardcover, 628 pages

Published October 1st 2009 by HarperCollins (first published January 1st 2009)

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Jun 22, 2011

Amanda rated it

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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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Apr 17, 2009

Brett Sullivan rated it

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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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Jun 03, 2010

Dana rated it

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Shelves: novel-series, unfinished-stories, on-my-bookshelf, favorites

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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Nov 18, 2010

Emily rated it

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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

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Mar 10, 2011

sabisteb rated it

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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...moreNachdem 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 sie in einen Sturm und Spyt Fyre wird vom Blitz getroffen und lebensgefährlich verletzt. Es gelingt den Freunden gerade noch, sich auf eine einsame Insel zu retten.
Zum Glück hat Septimus ein Young Army Officer Survival Pack mit dabei, denn die Insel ist nicht so unbewohnt, wie die Freunde zunächst glauben. Ein böser Geist namens Syren wohnt auf der Insel und schmiedet gefährliche Pläne zusammen mit einem alten Bekannten aus dem Skriptorium.

Dies ist der fünfte Band der Magyk Reihe um Septimus Heap.

Band 1: Septimus Heap - Magyk
Band 2: Septimus Heap - Flyte
Band 3: Septimus Heap - Physic
Band 4: Septimus Heap - Queste

Die Geschichte beginnt etwa einen Tag nachdem Band 4 Queste endete. Die Freunde haben es geschafft aus dem House of Foryx zu entkommen, und wollen nun nach Hause, aber das gestaltet sich schwieriger als geplant.
In diesem Band wird sehr viel auf Ereignisse aus vorangegangenen Bänden zurückgegriffen, wie auf Septimus Zeit bei der Young Army und dergleichen, auch weil dieser Band den Handlungsbogen schließt, der damit begann als Jenna und Septimus in Physic durch den Spiegel gezogen wurden. Leider wird jedoch nirgends erklärt, was in den Bänden davor erzählt wurde, dieses Wissen und auch das Wissen um die vielen verschiedenen Personen, die teilweise nur kurz auftauchen, wird vorausgesetzt, daher ist es nicht ratsam mit diesem Band in die Reihe einzusteigen, weil man vieles nicht verstehen wird.

Die Fortsetzung von Queste ist sehr gut gelungen. Obwohl der Erzbösewicht Dom Daniel besiegt wurde und auch Simon nur ein gutes Leben führen will, ist diese Geschichte, obwohl sie das Ende eines längeren Handlungsbogens darstellt keinen Augenblick langweilig.
In diesem Band gibt es wieder weitere Hinweise darauf, dass die Welt in welcher Septimus lebte, einmal eine technisierte Welt war und womöglich sogar unsere Erde. So wird auf die Herkules Sage und die Ställe von König Augeas verwiese und auch die Peepe und das U-Boot scheinen Relikte einer lange vergangenen technisierten Welt zu sein.(less)

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Jul 31, 2010

P.M. rated it

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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...more

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Jan 25, 2010

Gloria added it · review of another edition

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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

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Dec 08, 2009

Emma rated it

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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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Oct 21, 2009

Lenore Webb rated it

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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

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Oct 17, 2009

Charlyn Trussell rated it

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Recommends it for: Grade 5 and up

Shelves: adventure, fantasy, fiction, magic, mystery

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

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Jan 26, 2010

Jean rated it

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Shelves: childrens-intermediate-tween, youngadult-fiction

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

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May 30, 2010

Cindy rated it

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Shelves: 10-10-10, childrensbooks, fantasy

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...moreThemes: 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 because something is a fantasy book and it involves a child as a main character, it's going to be compared to HP. This series is quite complex, but unlike HP it doesn't get substantially darker as the series progresses. The writing is totally different. They will appeal to different audiences, but the Septimus Heap books are well done and very entertaining.

Spoilers for previous books!

This one keeps us out of the Castle and the Wizarding Tower for most of the story. Jenna, Nikko, Beetle, Snorri, and Ullr are all on their way back to town when they decide to take a little detour and visit the sea. While they are there, they meet up with Jenna's father and decide to travel home with him. Meanwhile, Septimus and Spit Fyre are flying to meet them. Once they are reunited, they discover that all kinds of things have been falling apart. Simon and Lucy are separated. Wolf Boy sets off on a quest of his own. And someone has set a dangerous plan into motion that will bring a dangerous army right to the very doors of the Castle itself.

One of the many things I enjoy about this series is the look of the books themselves. I love the titles and the old-fashioned spelling in here. Every book has a map of some kind, and I love looking at the map and trying to guess what's going to happen. Toward the end of this one I was thinking, "this must be a cliffhanger - there's no way she can wrap all this up by the end of the book." But I was wrong. Maybe it was a little rushed, but it was intense and it was fun. Only 2 more left in the series! 4 stars (less)

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Feb 06, 2010

Nick rated it

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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

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Jan 03, 2012

Yolanda rated it

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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...more

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Dec 03, 2009

Sarah rated it

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Shelves: teen-fantasy, tween, teen-humor

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 ...more

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Nov 03, 2009

Deborah Sloan rated it

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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.

Septimus He...more

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Sep 21, 2009

Lindsey rated it

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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...moreThis 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 structures of each story vary, and, to any fantasy reader’s great joy, she doesn’t use the same antagonist throughout every single book. Some of the characters switch sides, and other, new bad guys emerge as the series progresses. Also, unlike many series writers, Sage will start a chain of events that last throughout several books, continuing to hook readers from book to book. She does not wrap everything up neatly, but is still able to finish a book in a way that makes the story seem complete. Then, the reader has the anticipation of discovering how some of the issues that arise in earlier books will unravel in later additions.

For Syren specifically, at first I was a little disappointed that Sage brought out a reference to Greek Mythology as the main antagonist for this addition. I’ve found that what I love so much about this series is its inventive nature and the fact that things like the House of Foryx, the Witch’s Way, the Dragon Boat, etc. are unique elements to this series and thus add something larger to the world of fantasy literature overall. However, as I got through the book, I was able to discover that the specific way in which she brought out the mythology of the Syren was different, and there were other elements, namely the Cat Lighthouse, the submarine, the jinnes, and the reemergence of the ice tunnels, which seem to lead out much further than one would imagine. The only element that I wish Sage would bring back into the books in a very tangible way is some of the magyk that Septimus is learning. The past couple books have seen a lot less of it than some of the originals did. I recommend this to all readers 9+, skewing more toward boys.

-Lindsey Miller, www.lindseyslibrary.com (less)

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Nov 16, 2011

Helen rated it

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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.

Let me star...moreCopied 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 reading fantasy fiction for older children, books that sit in the age range of 8 up to adults. I love the adventure and being transported into worlds where one suspends their belief and allows the magic of the story to weave its spell on you.

Now this is not a new release book, the copy I have was published in 2009 and it also happens to be book five in the Septimus Heap series. I haven’t read any of the others, but that didn’t detract from my enjoyment of this particular story.

The story takes us on a journey filled with magic and dark dealings, and of course the old battle of good versus evil. The evil in this story comes in the shape of the Syren and in the form of Captain Fry, who has the Ship the Marauder on which Lucy and Wolf Boy find themselves unwilling passengers. There are warrior jinn to contend with and a race to save the castle from being captured.

We get to meet some unusual creatures, first earlier on there is the grim – loved that name - a creature Wolf Boy must confront to complete his quest. Then later there is Miarr the keeper of the CattRokk Light – a creature that has cat like features. Also a wonderful jinn called Jim Knee.

Septimus, Jenna and Beetle all become stranded on this strange and beautiful island, when Spit Fyre, the dragon, is hit by lightening and they are forced to land. This is where Septimus meets Syrah who has been trapped on the island for five hundred years, and is possessed by the Syren. But the Syren is not the only threat. Captain Fry and his crew set out to steal the CatRokk light. With the help of the Syren, they entice to the island’s shore, the Ship Cerys Captained by Jenna’s father Milo. On board Milo is carrying a secret cargo.

Okay that’s all I’m going to say about the plot, so that if you read this, the story is not spoilt for you. Now before I say anymore about this book I do have to say that I was disappointed on a couple of levels with it. First up the book is called Syren and yet we only meet the Syren once. It is her that lures the Ship the Cerys over to the island and her that controls Syrah, but other than that first introduction to the Syren, we see her no more. I felt Sage could have made so much more out of the character she had used as a title for the book. I also felt the way the Syren was disposed of was a real anti climax, it was almost as though the author had remembered that she had to do something with her. The other area of disappointment for me came in the pace of the book. I think the whole story could have been told in a much tighter way, so that the story moved along faster.

Having said that, I still think that Angie Sage creates for us some likeable and colourful characters, while the book itself, is also lucky enough to contain the wonderful illustrations of Mark Zug, who visually brings to life these personalities Angie Sage created. Over all the novel was an enjoyable read and I wouldn’t hesitate in reading another from this series. So I am happy to give it the helen-scribbles thumbs up.

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Jan 24, 2010

Rebecca added it · review of another edition

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 ...more

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May 05, 2010

Lori Anderson rated it

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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

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Aug 01, 2011

Kara rated it

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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

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Nov 16, 2011

Firestar rated it

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Oct 11, 2009

Nick rated it

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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...more

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Jul 07, 2011

Lucy rated it

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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...more

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Dec 15, 2009

Brandi rated it

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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

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Dec 10, 2008

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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 rated it

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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...more

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May 03, 2011

Michael Culbertson rated it

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Shelves: fantasy

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....

...moreI 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....

In any case, it's also interesting that quite consistently (particularly in Queste and here in Syren) Septimus succeeds at such great feats not just because he is the super-magical seventh son of a seventh son, but because he has loyal friends who encourage him and fill in the gaps in his thinking. Fortunately, Septimus acknowledges that his success comes in part from his friends. Contrast this with Harry Potter, whose success is also frequently due to the support of his loyal friends, but who carries around a lone-savior complex. Contrast as well with Ender, who is bred and groomed to be the only one who can save the world, but precisely by being the perfect leader of a team of others.

In terms of world-building style, Angie Sage has chosen to weave together elements somewhat tightly across books in the series. That is, characters and magical elements developed in one book make frequent appearances in others, and those introduced in one may be play lead roles in the next. For example, Stanly the message rat was developed thoroughly in Magyk and has played at least a cameo, if not minor role, in each of the following; and, the past-apprentice and questor Syrah, whose story was introduced in Queste, is drawn into a major role in Syren. J.K. Rowling's world is also tightly woven, but is more tightly woven within books, rather than across. When magical elements are introduced in a Harry Potter book, it's nearly guaranteed (almost predictably, by the end) that the element will be key to the resolution of the book's central conflict; but, while there are some elements that persist across books, they tend to be relatively minor features.(less)

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Oct 16, 2009

Renee Bush rated it

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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 ...more

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Aug 29, 2011

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Shelves: 2011, fantasy, middle-grade

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

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Angie Sage (born 1952) is the author of the Septimus Heap series which includes Magyk, Flyte, Physik and Queste and three future books. She is also the illustrator and/or writer of many children's books, and is the new writer of the Araminta Spookie series.

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title link	preview: Syren
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Syren (Septimus Heap #5)

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