Airborn (Matt Cruse, #1)
by Kenneth Oppel
Airborn by Kenneth Oppel holds a highly rated rating of 4.16 out of 5, based on 18.7K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 501 pages.
About Airborn
Matt Cruse is a cabin boy on the Aurora, a huge airship that sails hundreds of feet above the ocean, ferrying wealthy passengers from city to city. It is the life Matt's always wanted; convinced he's lighter than air, he imagines himself as buoyant as the hydrium gas that powers his ship. One night he meets a dying balloonist who speaks of beautiful creatures drifting through the skies. It is only after Matt meets the balloonist's granddaughter that he realizes that the man's ravings may, in fact, have been true, and that the creatures are completely real and utterly mysterious.In a swashbuckling adventure reminiscent of Jules Verne and Robert Louis Stevenson, Kenneth Oppel, author of the best-selling 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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kenneth Oppel |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 501 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.16 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,717 |
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What genre is Airborn?
Airborn is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Airborn worth reading?
Based on 18.7K reader ratings, Airborn has an average score of 4.16 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Airborn?
Airborn has 501 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Airborn?
Airborn was written by Kenneth Oppel. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for Airborn?
The ISBN-13 for Airborn is 9780060531830.0.
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