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Leviathan

Written by Scott Westerfeld
Illustrated by Keith Thompson

Average Score: 80(3)

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. Their Leviathan is a whale airship, and the most masterful beast in the British fleet.

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

Book Details

Young Adult Science Fiction
Hardcover, 448 Pages
Published by Simon Pulse on October 06, 2009
First Published by Simon & Schuster Children's in 2009
ISBN-10 1416971734
ISBN-13 978-1416971733

Reviews


Fantasy Literature | Rebecca Fisher
Review Rating: 80
...with plenty of humor, invention, action, intrigue and the first hints of an impending romance in this installment, the series can only get better as Westerfeld delves deeper into this alternative history with Behemoth.
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Neth Space | Neth
Review Rating: 80
For the most part, I just grabbed on and enjoyed the ride.
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sffworld.com | Rob H. Bedford
Review Rating: 80
With classy and evocative illustrations by Keith Thompson, Leviathan is highly recommended.
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