PRAISE FOR AIRBORN

“A terrific, rollicking adventure set in a Victorian world traversed by airships…Airborn bounces along, filled with irresistible optimism and a zest that makes you hope for a sequel.”

—The Times (London)

“A classic tale.”

—The Vancouver Sun

“Matt is a wonderfully enthusiastic narrator whose passion for flight is evident on every page, and he’s well-matched by the strong-willed, intellectually curious Kate.”

—The Horn Book

“Kate and Matt are given equal roles in this adventure laced with a touch of fantasy reminiscent of Treasure Island and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Committing several murders, the pirates are typically unsavory but are not stock cartoon characters. This title, packed with suspense, fantasy, and thrills, is a solid selection geared to middle school boys.”

—VOYA

“Airborn is a satisfying, rip-roaring adventure…. Oppel writes with clarity and passion, particularly in his description of the natural world and the world in the sky, and the plot fairly zips along, but there is also a reflective quality to his writing, and he is not afraid to tackle the issue of death. Kate and Matt, both dreamers and kindred spirits are well-rounded characters, frustrated by the class differences between them, and argumentative as a result. If you liked Mortal Engines and Harry Potter, this is for you!”

—Booktrusted News (UK)

“This book kept me entertained chapter after chapter. I can’t wait for the sequel to come out!”

—Brand New Planet/Toronto Star

“Entrancing, exciting adventure with airships, pirates, and mysterious flying mammals takes place on an earth with the same geography as ours, but different technology. Full of a sense of air, flying details, and action.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“In crisp, precise prose that gracefully conveys a wealth of detail, Oppel (The Silverwing Saga) imagines an alternate past where zeppelins crowd the skies over the Atlanticus and the Pacificus, and luxury liners travel the air rather than the sea. The author’s inviting new world will stoke readers’ imaginations—and may leave them hoping for a sequel.”

—Publishers Weekly