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Secret of the Sirens

Julia Golding (2006)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Companions Quartet #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.06
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFound FamilyFriendshipHopeful EndingHeartwarming

Heroine archetypes

Chosen One HeroineFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Chosen OneSecret SocietyFish out of WaterComing of AgeHidden WorldMentor FigureMythical CreaturesReluctant HeroFound Family

Themes

Coming of AgeEnvironmental ConservationHuman vs NatureDutyBelongingSecret WorldsProtection of the Innocent

Synopsis

Upon moving to her aunt's seaside home in the British Isles, Connie becomes part of a secret society that shelters mythical creatures, and must use her ability to communicate with these beings to protect them from evil and the incursions of humans.

Is Secret of the Sirens appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A gentle fantasy adventure about a girl who can communicate with mythical creatures and must protect them. Contains mild peril and fantastical conflict but no graphic content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Readers who love talking to animals and discovering magical creatures will enjoy Connie's special gift and her adventures protecting beings from myth and legend.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyEnvironmental FantasyMythological FictionAdventure