Secret of the Sirens

Secret of the Sirens

infobox Book |
name = The Secret of the Sirens
title_orig =
translator =


image_caption = First edition cover
author = Julia Golding
illustrator =
cover_artist = David Wyatt
country = United Kingdom
language = English
series = Companions Quartet
genre = Fantasy novel
publisher = Oxford University Press
release_date = 2006
media_type = Print (Hardback & Paperback)
pages = 401 pp (first edition, paperback)
isbn = 0192754602
followed_by = The Gorgon's Gaze

"Secret of the Sirens" is a fantasy novel written by Julia Golding. It is the first book of the "Companions Quartet". The rest of the quartet includes "The Gorgon's Gaze", "Mines of the Minotaur", and "The Chimera's Curse".

Plot Summary

'The Secret of the Sirens takes place in the southern regions of a fictional Great Britain in the seaside town of Hescombe. Here we meet (presumed) 11-year-old Connie Lionheart, who is left in care by her parents to her Aunt, Evelyn. The story is about how Connie discovers that she has a special power, to communicate with animals. Not conversationally, but able to get to know who they really are, and sense their actual being. She feels comfortable, and has a sense of belonging with them. But the story is also about mythical creatures, as she discovers that her aunt is part of a hidden society that protects them from discovery. Now the society is in danger. Kullervo, a powerful and evil force, is gathering an army of creatures who want to reclaim their place on earth, and not be hampered by humans. They want to eradicate humans and create a new world where they can live in. Connie discovers that she has an amazing power, and she, together with her friends and the society, have to try to save the creatures from the threat of exposure.

Characters

*Connie Lionheart:- 11 year old girl, recently moved to Hescombe, Society member, Universal Companion
*Colin (Col) Clamworthy:- 11 year old boy, resident of Hescombe, Society member, member of the two-fours, Companion to the Pegasus species.
*Evelyn Lionheart:- Connie's Aunt, resident of Hescombe, Society member, Companion to the Banshee species.
*Mrs Clamworthy:- Col's Grandmother, resident of Hescombe, Society member, Companion to the Water Sprite species.
*Aneena Nuruddin:- Connie's best friend, resident of Hescombe, School Gossip.
*Mack Clamworthy:- Col's father, traveler, society member, Companion to the Kraken species.
*Dr Brock:- Society member, Companion to the Dragon species.
*Jessica Moss:- Society member, Companion to the Selkie species.
*Shirley Masterson:- society member, Companion to the Weather Giant species.

ociety Trustees

*Kinga Potowska:- Companion to the Dragon species. Companion of Morjik. Representative of the Company of Reptiles and Sea Creatures.
*Eagle-Child:- Companion to the Storm Bird species. Companion of Storm-Bird. Representative of the Company of Winged Beasts.
*Kira Okona:- Companion to the Unicorn species. Companion of Windfoal. Representative of the Company of Two and Four-legged Beasts.
*Frederick Cony:- Companion to the Rock Dwarf species. Companion of Gard. Representative of the Company of Four Elements.

External links

* [http://www.oup.com/uk/minisites/companionsclub/ Official Companion Quartet website]

Recommendations

This is a fabulous series and great for all ages.


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