Leviathan Contributor(s): Westerfeld, Scott (Author), Thompson, Keith (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1416971734 ISBN-13: 9781416971733 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2009 Annotation: A brand-new series by #1 "New York Times" bestselling author Scott Westerfeld! |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Steampunk - Young Adult Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Young Adult Fiction | Historical - General |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2009000881 |
Lexile Measure: 790 |
Series: Leviathan Trilogy (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 1.35" H x 6.32" W x 9.18" (1.61 lbs) 448 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Cultural Region - Central Europe - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Cultural Region - Western Europe |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 132849 Reading Level: 5.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 12.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: It is the cusp of World War I, and all the European powers are arming up. The Austro-Hungarians and Germans have their Clankers, steam-driven iron machines loaded with guns and ammunition. The British Darwinists employ fabricated animals as their weaponry. Their Leviathan is a whale airship, and the most masterful beast in the British fleet. Aleksandar Ferdinand, prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, is on the run. His own people have turned on him. His title is worthless. All he has is a battle-torn Stormwalker and a loyal crew of men. Deryn Sharp is a commoner, a girl disguised as a boy in the British Air Service. She's a brilliant airman. But her secret is in constant danger of being discovered. With the Great War brewing, Alek's and Deryn's paths cross in the most unexpected way...taking them both aboard the Leviathan on a fantastical, around-the-world adventure. One that will change both their lives forever. |
Contributor Bio(s): Westerfeld, Scott: - Scott Westerfeld is the author of the Leviathan series, the first book of which was the winner of the 2010 Locus Award for Best Young Adult Fiction. His other novels include the New York Times bestseller Afterworlds, the worldwide bestselling Uglies series, The Last Days, Peeps, So Yesterday, and the Midnighters trilogy. Visit him at ScottWesterfeld.com or follow him on Twitter at @ScottWesterfeld.Thompson, Keith: - Keith Thompson's work has appeared in books, magazines, TV, video games, and films. See his work at KeithThompsonArt.com. |