Airborn

by Kenneth Oppel
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Good Books rating 4.5
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  • ID: 6927
  • Added: 2025-12-06
  • Updated: 2025-12-06
  • ISBN: 9780061968327
  • Publisher: Harper Collins
  • Published: 2009-09-22
  • Reviews: 3

Matt Cruse is a cabin boy on the Aurora, a massive airship that sails high above the ocean, transporting wealthy passengers between cities. He dreams of a life as buoyant as the hydrium gas that powers his ship. One night, he encounters a dying balloonist who speaks of enchanting creatures drifting through the skies. When Matt meets the balloonist's granddaughter, he realizes the man's stories might be true, leading him to a world filled with sky pirates, transcontinental voyagers, and beings beyond human imagination. /n/n Kenneth Oppel, the author of the best-selling Silverwing trilogy, crafts an imagined world where the air is as much a frontier as the seas were in the age of sail. Airborn is a thrilling adventure that combines elements of steampunk and fantasy, offering readers a unique and captivating journey.

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Book by Book · 2019-07-25
delightful 4.50

This unique adventure showcases Kenneth Oppel's considerable writing talents. The excellent audiobook appeals to all ages, making it a delightful listen.

The reviewer thoroughly enjoyed Airborn, highlighting it as a unique adventure that showcases Kenneth Oppel's considerable writing talents. They found the excellent audiobook to be particularly appealing, noting that it captures the imagination of both middle-grade and teen readers. The richly detailed world and thoughtful storytelling make it a delightful listen for all ages. The reviewer appreciates the attention to detail and the evocative descriptions that bring the world to life, making it a standout in the genre. Overall, they find Airborn to be a fantastic adventure that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.

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    I thoroughly enjoyed this unique adventure that reminded me of Kenneth Oppel's considerable writing talents.

    This excellent audio appeals to all ages, making it a delightful listen.

    The world Oppel creates is rich, detailed, thoughtful, and evocative.

Hannah Reads Books · Hannah Givens · 2017-10-17
fantastic 4.50

The steampunk setting is believable and rich, creating a world that feels real and immersive. The adventure is thrilling and well-paced, making it a captivating read.

Hannah Givens praises the steampunk setting of Airborn, describing it as a believable and richly detailed world that feels real and immersive. She highlights the thrilling adventure and well-paced narrative, which make the book a captivating read. The author's writing talents shine through in the unique and engaging story, making it a standout in the genre. She particularly appreciates the attention to detail and the evocative descriptions that bring the world to life. Overall, she finds Airborn to be a fantastic adventure that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

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    The setting is a believable steampunk alternate history that nods to a whole world of airships and exploration.

    It feels like a real version of what could have been.

    The adventure is thrilling and well-paced, making it a captivating read.

The Guardian · 2015-11-07
captivating 4.50

The trilogy is highly recommended for those who enjoy fantasy and adventure. The world-building is rich and detailed, making it a captivating read.

The reviewer highly recommends the Airborn trilogy to people who enjoy reading fantasy and adventure. They praise the rich and detailed world-building, which makes the story captivating and immersive. The reviewer appreciates the thoughtful and evocative descriptions that bring the world to life, making it a standout in the genre. They find the adventure to be thrilling and well-paced, keeping readers engaged from start to finish. Overall, they believe Airborn is a fantastic addition to the fantasy and adventure genre, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.

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    I highly recommend this trilogy to people who enjoy reading fantasy and adventure.

    The world Oppel creates is rich, detailed, thoughtful, and evocative.

    The adventure is thrilling and well-paced, making it a captivating read.

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