The Boundless - by Kenneth Oppel (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Aboard "The Boundless," the greatest train ever built, on its maiden voyage across Canada, teenaged Will enlists the aid of a traveling circus to save the train from villains.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>All aboard for an action-packed escapade from the internationally bestselling author of <i>Airborne </i>and the Silverwing trilogy.</b> <p/><i>The Boundless</i>, the greatest train ever built, is on its maiden voyage across the country, and first-class passenger Will Everett is about to embark on the adventure of his life! <p/>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. <p/>In order to survive, Will must join a traveling circus, enlisting the aid of Mr. Dorian, the ringmaster and leader of the troupe, and Maren, a girl his age who is an expert escape artist. With villains fast on their heels, can Will and Maren reach Will's father and save <i>The Boundless</i> before someone winds up dead?<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>* </b>Canadian railway history, fantasy, a flutter of romance--and a thoughtful examination of social injustice--collide in this entertaining swashbuckler from the author of Printz Honor-winning <i>Airborn</i>.-- "Kirkus, starred review"<br><br><b>* </b>Oppel's (Such Wicked Intent) imagination and sense of adventure never disappoint, and readers should thrill to this rousing tale as it barrels ahead at full speed.-- "Publishers Weekly, starred review"<br><br><b>* </b>Oppel's...imagination and sense of adventure never disappoint, and readers should thrill to this rousing tale as it barrels ahead at full speed.-- "School Library Journal, starred review"<br><br><b>*</b> An epic journey novel with a distinctive setting, a powerful sense of adventure, and just a whiff of steampunk.-- "Booklist, starred review"<br><br>Once again, Oppel proves himself to be one of the premier writers of action and adventure for a middle-grade audience.-- "Horn Book Magazine"<br><br>Oppel's imagination and sense of wonder bring this story to life, making it an unusual take on childhood dreams of adventure and one wild ride.-- "Shelf Awareness"<br><br>This middle grade book has a little something for everyone: adventure, mystery, fantasy, and romance.... Oppel ties everything together in a way that will grab young readers and keep them hooked until the end.-- "Library Media Connection, recommended"<br>
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