Books
by Kenneth Oppel
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The Boundless |
A real Boys Own adventure and a thrilling train ride across Canada on a seven mile long train, its passengers representing every stratum of society. Will's father is the engineer who has designed and created this amazing machine sponsored by millionaire adventurer van Horne, and it is up to Will helped by a troupe of circus performers to foil the thief who wants rob him, Action packed adventure for young teens.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 75 Winter 2015) |
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This Dark Endeavour |
It is the 18th century. We are in Switzerland at the Chateau Frankenstein with sixteen year old Victor, his twin brother, Konrad and their cousin, Elizabeth. Life is full of laughter and liberal ideas. Then Konrad falls ill. What will Victor do to save his beloved brother - especially when Elizabeth stands between them? What with alchemy, sibling jealousy and love, this is a truly gothic novel - atmospheric, exciting and extremely well crafted.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 66 Autumn 2012) |
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