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The Siren's Cry

Jennifer Anne Kogler (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.84

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Captivity

Hero archetypes

Captive / Imprisoned

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersOutcast / Loner

Synopsis

During a trouble-filled school field trip to Washington, D.C., twelve-year-old Fern finds and tries to rescue fellow Unusual Miles Zapo, who is imprisoned at the National Zoological Park, using her abilities with teleportation and telekinesis.

Is The Siren's Cry appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Twelve-year-old Fern uses teleportation and telekinesis to rescue an imprisoned friend from the National Zoo during a school trip. Mild peril and fantastical action suitable for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity.

Who'll love this

Readers will love following Fern as she discovers her special abilities and embarks on a rescue mission to save her friend from captivity.

Tags

Urban FantasyContemporary FantasySchool Story