That book will probably always be one of my favorites by him, but this books is a really close second. Additionally, the world contains fictional animal species such as flying creatures, which live their entire lives in the sky. The books one significant weakness is its lack of diversity. Not the type of book elementary kids would happen to pick up and read but full cast audio made it accessible to our whole family. Silverwing book by kenneth oppel official publisher page. His other books include half brother, this dark endeavor, such wicked intent, the boundless, the nest and every hidden thing. Between mysterious flying beasts and pirate attacks, oppel gives readers a glimpse of life aboard an airship. Kenneth oppel has 52 books on goodreads with 2573 ratings. Kenneth oppels the nest is a fantasy novel for readers aged nine to twelve about a boy named steve who struggles with obsessivecompulsive disorder and anxiety. Buy a cheap copy of firewing book by kenneth oppel. You do not need to read the silverwing books first, because it tells a seperate story to dusk. In this twominute book talk, kenneth oppel reveals how he got the idea for his bestselling novel silverwing. Airborn is a 2004 young adult novel by kenneth oppel.
Some of his bestknown titles are inkling, the nest, airborn, a 2005. Its not until inkling goes missing that this family has to face the larger questions of what theyand inklingtruly. Author of silverwing, airborn, half brother, this dark endeavour, the boundless, the nest, every hidden thing and inkling, coming fall 2018. But calling this series steampunk is doing it a disservice, while oppel does borrow from modern steampunk, what starts to become apparent to me, with this the second book in series, is that what he has actually done is simply continue the golden era of pulps into the thirties and. If you are interested in making a booking, please email him at.
The novel is set in an alternate history where the airplane has not been invented, and instead, airships are the primary form of air transportation. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Its not until inkling goes missing that this family has to face the larger questions of what theyand inklingtruly need. To receive email news about new books by kenneth oppel visit harpercollins author tracker. From the acclaimed author of the nest, the boundless, and airborn comes a brilliantly funny, breakout book about a boy who. His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and was adapted into an animated tv series and a stage play. But calling this series steampunk is doing it a disservice, while oppel does borrow from. Many people would probably call kenneth oppel s matt cruse series a steampunk tale, after all it has airships. Kenneth oppel was born in the year 1967, in the mill town of port alberni located on vancouver island, bc. My latest book is skybreaker, the sequel to airborn. Kenneth oppel has given us a small masterpiece of middlegrade fiction.
But after the downpour, odd black plants begin to shoot up. Printz honor book award and the canadian governor generals literary award for childrens literature. He also lived in newfoundland and labrador, england, and ireland. Good, clean entertainment for those long commutes and vacations. The first book in bestselling author kenneth oppels new trilogy it was just rain. In 1985, oppel wrote his first book colins fantastic video adventure, while at st. Bloom by kenneth oppel meet your next favorite book. Kenneth oppel is one of the most highly regarded authors of middlegrade fiction writing today. In a swashbuckling adventure reminiscent of jules verne and robert louis stevenson, kenneth oppel, author of the bestselling silverwing trilogy, creates an imagined world in which the air is populated by. Kenneth oppel has a way of writing that draws you in and keeping you hooked. May 24, 2014 kenneth oppel kenneth oppel is the author of numerous books for young readers. Beginning with the brilliantly unique premise of a botanical alien invasion, the plot unravels satisfyingly, building readers curiosity by creating 10 new questions for every answer given. To learn more about me, where i get my ideas, how i write, my favorite books, and more, please visit my website.
The first book in bestselling author kenneth oppels explosive new trilogy it was just rain. In a swashbuckling adventure reminiscent of jules verne and robert louis stevenson, kenneth oppel, author of the bestselling silverwing trilogy, creates an imagined world in which the air is populated by transcontinental voyagers, pirates, and beings never before dreamed of by the humans who sail the skies. The first book in bestselling author kenneth oppels new trilogyit was jus. A little ink blot is about to become your new best friend. Beginning with the brilliantly unique premise of a botanical alien invasion, the plot unravels satisfyingly, building readers curiosity by creating 10 new. Oct 11, 2015 kenneth oppels new middlegrade novel, the nest, also explores this alarming terrain, but he has artfully flipped the role of the changeling. Printz honor book award and the governor generals literary award. Many people would probably call kenneth oppels matt cruse series a steampunk tale, after all it has airships. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 299 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. The first edition of the novel was published in august 12th 1999, and was written by kenneth oppel. The nest written by kenneth oppel, illustrated by jon klassen.
Books author public speaking events resources contact back teacher study guides media bright ideas faqs books author public speaking events resources teacher study guides media. And for dad hes a spark of ideas for a new graphic novel. However, despite the fact that opel was born in port alberni, he spent a bigger part of his childhood days in victoria, bc, and halifax, nova scotia. Some of his bestknown titles are inkling, the nest, airborn, a 2005 printz honor book, and silverwing. His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide, and been adapted as an. Steve struggles to cope when his new baby sibling experiences congenital health problems that lead his parents to worry about whether or not he will survive. The forest heaves and splits in a terrible quake, and griffin, a newborn silverwing bat, is sucked down a fissure deep into the earth. Kenneth oppel kenneth oppel is the author of numerous books for young readers. The first book in bestselling author kenneth oppels explosive new trilogy. The main characters of this fantasy, animals story are. His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and been adapted as an animated tv series and stage play. Kenneth oppel, best known for writing about bats, seems to be channelling the spirit of jules verne in airborn, a wildly imaginative new fantasy book.
Oppel was born in port alberni, and spent his childhood in victoria, british columbia and halifax, nova scotia. Book ken to speak at your schools, libraries and conferences. To take a look at the fictional world of airborn and skybreaker, visit. From the acclaimed author of the nest, the boundless, and airborn comes a brilliantly funny, breakout book about a boy who discovers an ink blot thats come to life. Free download or read online sunwing pdf epub silverwing series book. Kenneth oppel his awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide, and been adapted as an animated tv series and stage play.
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Airborn was winner of a michael l printz honor book award, and the canadian governor generals award for childrens literature. Book 2 of the matt cruse trilogy former cabin boy matt cruse, now a student at the prestigious airship academy, is first to identify the hyperion, the private airship of a reclusive and fabulously wealthy inventor that. Kenneth oppel is the author of numerous books for young readers. However, despite the fact that opel was born in port alberni, he spent a bigger part of his. Kenneth oppel his awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and been adapted as an animated tv series and stage play. A small bats curiosity touches off a war of extermination against all his kind in this actionpacked odyssey from the author of dead water zone 1993. In satisfying his desire to catch just a glimpse of. Kenneth oppels new middlegrade novel, the nest, also explores this alarming terrain, but he has artfully flipped the role of the changeling.
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