Find signed collectible books by kenneth oppel english. Printz honor book award and the governor generals literary award. Printz honor book award and the canadian governor generals literary award for childrens literature. Starclimber matt cruse by kenneth oppel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and was adapted into an animated tv series and a. A few brave kids battle a toxic world the new york times. At age fifteen kenneth oppel wrote his first childrens novel, colins fantastic video adventure, and sent it to his favorite author, roald dahl. In a swashbuckling adventure reminiscent of jules verne and robert louis stevenson, kenneth oppel, author of the bestselling 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. Kenneth oppel is the author of many books, including airborn, a michael l. Kenneth oppel is one of the most highly regarded authors of middlegrade fiction writing today. Printz award, the canadian governor generals award for childrens literature and the times childrens novel of. The boundless, the greatest train ever built, is on its maiden voyage across the country, and firstclass passenger will everett is about to embark on the adventure of his life. At around twelve i decided i wanted to be a writer. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A little ink blot is about to become your new best friend.
The first book in bestselling author kenneth oppel s new trilogyit was jus. Picture books, early readers, mg novels, ya novels. Kenneth oppel was born in the year 1967, in the mill town of port alberni located on vancouver island, bc. During the school closures for the next three weeks, i will be doing daily short readings from my books. Kenneth oppel born august 31, 1967 is a canadian childrens writer. After graduating from high school oppel attended the university of toronto, where he studied english and cinema. Between mysterious flying beasts and pirate attacks, oppel gives readers a glimpse of life aboard an airship. Kenneth oppel has 52 books on goodreads with 2573 ratings.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and was adapted into an animated tv series and a stage play. Dahl recommended the book to his own literary agent, and it was published in 1985. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations. The perfect book right now for young readers searching for hope, strength, inspiration and just a little horticultural havoc. Isbn 9780340917893 9780340917893 softcover, hodder childrens books, 2007. Kenneth oppel is the new york times bestselling author of over two dozen childrens books, including airborn, every living thing, the boundless and the nest, which was illustrated by jon klassen. His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide, and been adapted as an animated tv series and a stage play. Oppel moved to england and wrote a number of books during that period, gleaning several ideas while working at typing students papers. Kenneth oppel, best known for writing about bats, seems to be channelling the spirit of jules verne in airborn, a wildly imaginative new fantasy book. But hes determined to prove himself on the long, dangerous winter migration to hibernaculum, millions of wingbeats to the south. Kenneth oppel audio books, best sellers, author bio. His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide, and been adapted as an animated tv series and stage play.
Oppel takes us back into his wonderful world of steampunk and this time its not about giant airships, but the other greatest way to travel. Kenneth oppel i was born in port alberni, a mill town on vancouver island, british columbia but spent the bulk of my childhood in victoria, b. When will ends up in possession of the key to a train car containing priceless treasures, he becomes the target of sinister figures from his past. Silverwing book by kenneth oppel official publisher. His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and been adapted as an animated tv series and stage play. During a fierce storm, he loses the others and soon faces the most incredible journey of his young life. Parents are no help at all as the young protagonists in new books by matt phelan, kenneth oppel and more battle dinosaurs, mutant cats and other foes. Kenneth oppel is the author of numerous books for young readers. Kenneth oppel books list of books by author kenneth oppel.
Kenneth oppel his awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide, and been adapted as an animated tv series and stage play. Read an excerpt and see the cover for kenneth oppels new. Awardwinning toronto writer kenneth oppel is launching a new adventure series for middlegrade. Bloom by kenneth oppel meet your next favorite book. His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide. Books author public speaking events resources contact back teacher study guides media bright ideas faqs books author public speaking events resources teacher study guides media. All four books, published between 1997, 1998, 2002 and 2007, are commonly assigned in the curriculum of upper elementary and middle school grades in canada, and in some parts of the united states. Help about wikipedia community portal recent changes contact page. My books include the silverwing trilogy, which has sold over a million copies around the world, airborn, winner of the 2004 governor generals award for childrens literature. Book ken to speak at your schools, libraries and conferences. Author kenneth oppels complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Shop amongst our popular books, including 97, silverwing, bloom and more from kenneth oppel. A native of canada, kenneth oppel lives with his wife and children in toronto.
Kenneth oppel oppel, kenneth used books, rare books and new books. However, despite the fact that opel was born in port alberni, he spent a bigger part of his childhood days in victoria, bc, and halifax, nova scotia. Gluten, eggs, milk, smoke, dust all of these things aggravate her acne. Kenneth oppel oppel, kenneth used books, rare books and new books find all books by kenneth oppel and compare prices find signed collectible books by kenneth oppel english. The silverwing book series is a series of novels by kenneth oppel about the adventures of a young bat. Shade is a young silverwing bat, the runt of his colony. In order to survive, will must join a traveling circus, enlisting the. His other books include half brother, this dark endeavor, such wicked intent, the boundless, the nest and every hidden thing. Desperately searching for a way to rejoin his flock, shade meets a remarkable cast of characters.
See all books authored by kenneth oppel, including airborn, and halfminute horrors, and more on. You name an allergy, and adolescent anaya in kenneth oppels bloom knopf, 320 pp. Printz honor book award, and the canadian governor generals award for childrens literature. Airborn was winner of a michael l printz honor book award, and the canadian governor generals award for childrens literature. These books let kids fight their own battles the new.
Bitter rivalries, forbidden romance and the hunt for a king dinosaur skeleton. Some of his bestknown titles are inkling, the nest, airborn, a 2005 printz honor book, and silverwing. Author of silverwing, airborn, half brother, this dark endeavour, the boundless, the nest, every hidden thing and inkling, coming fall 2018. Kenneth oppel goodreads author shelved 1 time as kennethoppel avg rating 3. Kenneth oppel his awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and been adapted as an animated tv series and stage play. Can a mysterious figure from his dreams help steve save his sick baby brother. Isbn 9780140349900 9780140349900 softcover, puffin books, 1994.
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