Airman
by Eoin Colfer
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Author: Eoin ColferEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2008-01-02
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 416
Reading Level: Young Adult
Publisher: Hyperion
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Book Review: A modern rework of The Count of Monte Cristo, for the young adult
Summary: 5 Stars
There are few authors writing for young people today who have as much ability as Eoin Colfer. He could easily write best-selling long form fiction for adults, but luckily for us, he concentrates his special abilities into weaving fanciful tales that are appropriate for school libraries. Nearly all of his tales are set in or involve Ireland, and he brings the magic of the Emerald Isle to every line of his prose. Airman is a suspenseful tale that is a fitting homage to The Count of Monte Cristo. Airman tells the story of Conor Broekhart, a young man born in a hot air balloon, destined for greatness in all things. One inexplicable twist of fate puts Conor on a path of survival, and ultimately, revenge in this frenetically paced, edge-of-your-seat page turner, set against the backdrop of a fictional empire built on the real Saltee Islands off the coast of Ireland. Intrigue, politics, love, betrayal, high-adventure, flight... This book really has it all. Young and old, male and female alike will love this book. Fans of the Artemis Fowl series will appreciate the smart dialogue and careful pacing, as well as the dynamic characters. For me, Eoin Colfer is among the two or three finest writers alive that writes for young people. This book is rare gem.
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