The Siren Song

(Paperback, Reissue)

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Charlotte and Zee get caught up in Poseidons plan to avenge his progenys defeat in this witty, well-paced, and fun (Kirkus Reviews) second book in the middle grade Cronus Chronicles series inspired by Greek mythologynow with a new look!

Charlotte Mielswetzskis reward for saving the world is getting ultra-mega-grounded. Turns out, its hard to explain adventures in the Underworld to parents. Zees managed to evade punishment, instead being treated like hes about to break, but hes been distant since the cousins returned.

When Charlottes parents announce theyre going on a cruise, she thinks things might be looking up. But the cruise is strictly educationaland was orchestrated by Poseidon. Philonecron is Poseidons grandson and isnt pleased about his delicious plans being thwarted by mortal children, and the god of the sea is only too happy to help him get revenge.

Stranded on the high seas, Charlotte and Zee are squarely in the domain of the second-most powerful god in the universewhos out for their blood.

Reviews

"Witty, well-paced, and fun." -- Kirkus
"Readers will root for [Charlotte] as she battles powerful Greek Gods and monsters." -- School Library Journal
"Charlotte and Zee make a great team - look forward to seeing more of them as the Cronus Chronicles continue." -- Horn Book

Author Bio

Anne Ursu is the author ofThe Shadow Thieves,The Siren Song, andThe Immortal Fire, all books in the Cronus Chronicles series.Shes also the author of the acclaimed novelsNot Quite a Ghost, The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy, andThe Real Boy,which was longlisted for the National Book Award. The recipient of a McKnight Fellowship Award in Childrens Literature, Anne lives in Minneapolis with her family and an ever-growing number of cats. Visit her at AnneUrsu.com.