Details Regarding Books Airman
| Title | : | Airman |
| Author | : | Eoin Colfer |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 424 pages |
| Published | : | 2008 by Puffin (first published June 1st 2007) |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Fantasy. Science Fiction. Steampunk. Historical. Historical Fiction. Adventure. Fiction |
Eoin Colfer
Hardcover | Pages: 424 pages Rating: 4.14 | 18388 Users | 1473 Reviews
Explanation Concering Books Airman
In the 1890s Conor and his family live on the sovereign Saltee Islands, off the Irish coast. Conor spends his days studying the science of flight with his tutor and exploring the castle with the king’s daughter, Princess Isabella. But the boy’s idyllic life changes forever the day he discovers a deadly conspiracy against the king. When Conor tries to intervene, he is branded a traitor and thrown into jail on the prison island of Little Saltee. There, he has to fight for his life, as he and the other prisoners are forced to mine for diamonds in inhumane conditions. There is only one way to escape Little Saltee, and that is to fly. So Conor passes the solitary months by scratching drawings of flying machines on the prison walls. The months turn into years; but eventually the day comes when Conor must find the courage to trust his revolutionary designs and take to the air.Particularize Books Toward Airman
| Original Title: | Airman |
| ISBN: | 0141383356 (ISBN13: 9780141383354) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Conor Broekhart, Isabella Trudeau, Declan Broekhart, Catherine Broekhart, Linus Wynter, Nicholas Trudeau, Hugo Bonvilain |
| Setting: | Saltee Islands(Ireland) |
| Literary Awards: | Iowa Teen Award Nominee (2011), Carnegie Medal Nominee (2009), Premio El Templo de las Mil Puertas Nominee for Mejor novela extranjera independiente (2009) |
Rating Regarding Books Airman
Ratings: 4.14 From 18388 Users | 1473 ReviewsCrit Regarding Books Airman
Know what I love these days??? Stand alone novels!No sequels, prequels, trilogies, remakes, rewrites, re-releases, etc. etc. etc. A single book with a beginning, middle, and end. I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I really enjoyed it - the plot, characters, and writing. At first I thought it would be a bit too similar to the Count of Monte Cristo, it even had a dash of Man in the Iron Mask thrown in. Despite that, it was still original and suspenseful and had me vested in the outcome. Igood book, upbeat
An inventive, imaginative story. Simple, but intelligent and emotionally complex. Good character development, even without getting very deep into the characters head. It started out very MG, and as the character grew the narrative grew a bit. But it never got to the point that I would consider it YA, even though the character was 17 at the end. I did have one small complaint, which is probably a manner of taste. (some spoilers) The text was very clear that the character's family was the main
"Airman" is the thrilling story of a fourteen year old boy named Conor Broekhart who dreams of flight. Unfortunately, his dreams are dashed when Conor is accused of murdering the king and is sent to the dreaded prison island of Little Saltee. All throughout his stay, Conor draws up his plans of escape, but the only way to escape Little Saltee is to fly. I loved Conor Broekhart so much. He was this sweet, innocent, and nerdy kid who was obsessed with planes and gliders and such. I loved getting
I LOVED THIS BOOK. It's the kind of story that I could read over and over and over again and never get tired of. Review to come soon.
How Not to Review a Book: Do not begin your review by jumping off into some big old rant about how you never liked anything the author wrote before, particularly if you are about to praise their newest novel. Do not use phrases like how did this happen? and why now? and are they near death? You may mention how impressed you were with the authors speaking engagements, mentioning in passing their brilliant encapsulation of, oh say, The Legend of Spud Murphy. Do not then mention how disappointed
My wife mentioned the other day that I am "all about the ending" when it comes to books or movies. And that is why I can't bring myself to give Airman 5 stars even though it is one of the most enjoyable books I've read. A royal romance, a plot to overthrow the government, a prison break, and high-flying (literally - of course everything in a book is literal) adventure, and awesome names (Declan Brokehart is such a cool name) abound in this wonderfully written adventure following Conor
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