Septimus Heap, Book Five: Syren

A mysterious island, a singing Syren, and a villainous band of sailors—the fifth book in the thrilling Septimus Heap series
 

Septimus has returned from his Queste, the first Apprentice ever to do so. Following the Queste, Beetle, Jenna, Nicko, and Snorri are waiting at a maritime trading post for Septimus and Spit Fyre to bring them home. However, the journey does not go as planned, and after a hair-raising flight, Septimus, Jenna, Beetle, and Spit Fyre end up on a captivatingly beautiful island, one of seven set in a sparkling sea. 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 Sange continues Septimus Heap’s Magykal journey with more laugh-out-loud adventures, more enchanting charms and Magykal spells, and an ever-deepening understanding of the rich interior life of a young hero.
 
Praise for Syren:
 
"Septimus Heap returns to the shelves to the great anticipation of all teen magyk lovers! 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