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Leviathan
 
Illustrated by: Keith Thompson
This edition: Hardcover, 448 pages
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Awards and Nominations

  • ALA Best Books For Young Adults
  • ALA Notable Children's Books
  • Kirkus Best Young Adult Book
  • School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
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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. The Leviathan is a living airship, the most formidable airbeast in the skies of Europe.

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 wayƉtaking them both aboard the Leviathan on a fantastical, around-the-world adventure. One that will change both their lives forever.

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The Age, August 24, 2009
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