Fanny Fitzpatrick and the Sirens by Dana Hammer
Fanny Fitzpatrick and the Sirens by Dana Hammer is a delightful and adventurous tale that will captivate young readers who love stories about friendship, self-discovery, and following one’s dreams, making it a perfect fit for middle-grade readers who crave exciting and empowering stories about growing up and finding one’s passions. (StoryGraph)
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Book Details
Fanny Fitzpatrick and the Sirens by Dana Hammer Series: A Fanny Fitzpatrick Book
Published by Cinnabar Moth Publishing LLC on February 4, 2025
Genres: Fiction, Middle-Grade
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 266
Source: Goddess Fish PromotionsFanny Fitzpatrick is back again, with a whole new set of mythic problems that could ruin her friendships with Athena and Gemma.
It's the end of the school year. For most kids, it's time to relax and get ready for summer. For Fanny, there's work. She has a brand-new baby brother, and she's been hired by Zeus to look after his "injured" son. And she still has her and her friends' cheesemaking business! Fanny is overwhelmed.
But then she meets three sirens who want Fanny to join them on Feather Island for a summer of singing, instrument playing, and fun at the beach. The program is totally free and could start an amazing musical career-the thing that Fanny has always wanted the most.
Athena and Gemma are dead set against it. Athena says that the sirens are bad news; that their whole purpose in life is to lure men to their deaths with their beautiful singing. Gemma says that Feather Island is part of a network of unmappable islands, the type of place where criminals and sketchy organizations hoard their wealth and do their crimes.
Surely, the sirens don't do that anymore, right? All that stuff was a long time ago. If the sirens want to keep their island paradise a secret, well, that's not so weird, is it? Fanny has talked to them, and she just knows that they aren't as evil as everyone says. They are perfectly nice ladies.
Right?
Follow Fanny Fitzpatrick as she navigates big sisterhood, friends who disapprove of her life choices, burning ambitions, and a bunch of sirens luring her away to their private island.
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Excerpt from Fanny Fitzpatrick and the Sirens
But I don’t have a chance to practice or not practice, because I remember that I have a Zoom date with Gemma and Athena. I head down to the computer and log in to the meeting.
Gemma and Athena are already in there, talking about something. They look serious and sour, but Gemma is wearing the most adorable newsboy hat with embroidered flowers on it, and I squeal when I see it.
“Gemma, that hat though!”
They stop talking and look at me, not smiling. I realize something weird is going on, and so I stop smiling.
“Fanny, we need to talk,” says Athena.
That’s not good.
“Um. Gemma? How’s England?” Gemma shakes her head at me.
I look back to Athena, who has crossed her arms, which makes her look like a strict disciplinarian who’s about to give me a terrible lecture. And I realize that’s exactly what’s about to happen.
“Herman told me everything,” Athena says.
“Um.”
“You let those things in your house! After I specifically told you how dangerous they are!”
“I didn’t let them in,” I say, which I realize is a wimpy thing to say, but I can’t think of anything better. “My dad did.”
“What did they want? Why were they there, at your house?”
“Well—”
“Do you have any idea how many people sirens have killed over the course of these millennia?”
“But that was a long time ago!” I say, sounding desperate and silly, even to my own ears.
“Fanny,” Gemma says, quietly, looking around to make sure no one is listening to her. “I’m not supposed to say this. But there are these islands. A few of them. And they have special deals with the UN, NATO, the African Union, and a few others that I’m not allowed to even say the names of. They have diplomatic immunity. They operate under their own laws, and they answer to no one. They’re unmappable, untraceable. I’ve been talking to Athena, and I think these islands are owned by the sirens.”
“You sound like conspiracy theorists,” I say, rolling my eyes. “How do you even know about these top-secret islands if they’re so top secret?”
“My parents,” Gemma says, like it’s obvious. I guess it should be obvious. I still have no idea what her parents do for a living, but they seem to jet around the planet a lot, with machete-bearing security guards, so I guess it must be important. Still.
“Well, Feather Island is a school. A school for musicians,” I say, trying to reassure them. “There’s a brochure and everything.”
I wish I had the brochure so I could show it to them, how lovely and harmless the place is, but my parents have put it somewhere and I don’t know where it is.
“How do you know about Feather Island?” Athena demands, looking even more furious.
Whoops. I guess I’ve gotta tell them now.
“That’s what the sirens wanted. To tell me about their music camp.”
“NO!” Athena shouts, banging her fist on the table in front of her. Splinters of wood fly everywhere and I’m kind of scared now. This is intense, even for Athena. “You can NOT go to this island. I don’t care what they told you. It’s bad news.”
Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.
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My Thoughts on Fanny Fitzpatrick and the Sirens
Fanny Fitzpatrick and the Sirens by Dana Hammer is an entertaining middle-grade adventure that blends myth, humor, bravery, and friendship. In this third book of the series, a determined Fanny encounters sirens who pull her into an exhilarating adventure filled with magic, danger, and unexpected allies.
Hammer’s writing is fast-paced and balances moments of humor with suspense. Fanny is resourceful, courageous, and so full of personality. Her interactions with the sirens are clever and fun. The world-building is imaginative yet accessible, making it easy for young readers to lose themselves in the story.
Fanny’s journey involves outwitting mythical creatures, discovering her strengths, and learning to trust herself and those around her. The supporting characters add much to the story, and the dialogue sparkles with wit and charm.
Dana Hammer delivers another fun story that inspires young readers to embrace courage and intelligence when facing challenges. This book is perfect for all fans of adventurous, mythology-infused tales!
I received a copy of the book for a Goddess Fish virtual book tour. This is my honest opinion.
You can find my reviews of the earlier books in this series here.
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About Dana Hammer
Dana Hammer is a novelist, screenwriter, and playwright. She has won over forty awards and honors for her writing, a few of which generated income, all of which were deeply appreciated.
She is not a cannibal, but she is the author of A Cannibals Guide to Fasting. Dana is also the author of middle-grade fantasy My Best Friend Athena, inspired by a desire to write something her 9-year-old daughter could read.
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Guest Post by the Author of Fanny Fitzpatrick and the Sirens
Fanny Fitzpatrick and the Sirens — Recipes
In Fanny Fitzpatrick and the Sirens, Fanny attends a summer camp for potential sirens-in-training. The camp is located on Feather Island, and is as eco-friendly as possible. This means that all meals served there are vegan. Here is your opportunity to eat like a siren. I’m including some vegan recipes that they might have served on Feather Island. Enjoy!
GRILLED PINEAPPLE
1) Slice a pineapple into 6 wedges.
2) Coat the pineapple with cinnamon and sugar.
3) Cook on a preheated grill, four minutes per side.
TOFU OVER RICE
1) Press liquid out of a block of tofu, then cut tofu into cubes.
2) Coat the tofu with turmeric, coriander, chili flakes, pepper and lime juice. Measurements need not be precise; do what feels right to you. Let the tofu marinate for an hour or so, if you have the time and patience. If not, proceed.
3) Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the tofu until it is crispy on all sides.
4) Serve over cooked rice.
MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH GINGER
1) Chop three sweet potatoes into smaller pieces. Boil them until they can be pierced easily with a fork. Drain and set aside.
2) Add olive oil to a large pot or pan and heat it up. Add a tablespoon of ginger root and fry it up for a couple minutes.
3) Add the sweet potatoes to the pan, and mash them with a potato masher. Add salt and pepper to taste.
MANGO AVOCADO SUMMER ROLLS
1) Prepare your fillings by slicing them into matchstick size pieces. You can adjust the fillings to suit your taste, but I recommend:
*avocado
*mango
*cilantro
*cabbage
*tofu
2) Grab a piece of rice paper, and soak it in warm water. I like to use a pie plate for this, but you can use any container you have on hand that will accommodate the rice paper. You don’t need to leave it in long, just enough to get it soaked. It will soften.
3) Remove the rice paper and lay it down flat, on a flat surface. Fill the rice paper with your toppings, then fold it up like a burrito.
4) Repeat until your rice paper and/or toppings are all used up.
5) Serve with peanut dipping sauce. You can buy it, or if you want to make your own, mix peanut butter with lime juice, sesame oil, salt, and pepper, adjusting the seasonings to your taste. You can add hot chili oil if you like a little spice in your peanut sauce.
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Loved this book and I HAD to come look at the recipes on your blog!
This book sounds like a wonderful read. I love the fun cover.
Looks like a good book.
I liked the excerpt.
This story sounds good. Thanks for sharing.
Do you have any specific writing rituals?
Thank you for reviewing today and featuring FANNY FITZPATRICK AND THE SIRENS.