Book cover for Septimus Heap, Book Five: Syren by Angie Sage

Septimus Heap, Book Five: Syren

2009 Released
640 Pages
7-8 Hours
Hardback Unavailable
HarperCollinsISBN 9780061924194

The fifth book in the internationally bestselling Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage, featuring the funny and fantastic adventures of a wizard apprentice and his quest to become an ExtraOrdinary Wizard.

New York Times Bestselling Series

“In Sage’s most thrilling book yet, a new host of characters appear, giving the complex plot even more sparkle.” —VOYA (starred review)

“Once again, Sage’s tale combines humor, adventure, and inventive storytelling and is sure to please her many fans.” — ALA Booklist

“Syren is Sage at her best; it’s full of fun, adventure, humor, irony, friendship, loyalty and nonstop action” — School Library Journal

In this epic Magykal installment, 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.


  • A Young Wizard's Quest: Stranded on a beautiful but strange island, Septimus Heap must resist an eerie, magical song that calls his name from the shadows.
  • An Injured Dragon: After a perilous flight, Septimus's dragon Spit Fyre is badly hurt. Can he and his friends find a way to heal him before it's too late?
  • Friendship and Loyalty: With their friends in danger at sea and a mysterious girl named Syrah on the island, the bonds of friendship will be tested like never before.
  • Nonstop Action and Adventure: The fifth book in the internationally bestselling series is packed with humor, Magyk, and the epic adventures that fans have come to love.

Angie Sage

ANGIE SAGE was born in London and grew up in the Thames Valley, London, and Kent. She loves the sea, spooky old houses, and time traveling (the easy way, by reading history books). Angie has created many books for children, including the New York Times bestselling series Septimus Heap and Araminta Spookie. She lives in England. Visit her online at www.angiesage.com and on Twitter @AngieSageAuthor.

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