One thing that could have been improved was the fact that some events in the story seemed to work out a little too perfectly.
She can be arrogant, spoiled and a little careless at times, but that just makes to story more realistic and relatable. She's that adventurous type that loves to be in control, but she too has flaws.
She is bright, attentive, curious and very rich. Kate de Vries, another main character, is strong, willful and not at all the typical damsel in distress. Cruse's adventures are breathtaking and full of energy. Between discovering cloud cats, and saving the ship, Mr. On top of that, Matt Cruse is dragged into the wild adventure with willful Miss de Vries. We see Matt Cruse is brave and courageous, fearlessly saving a dying balloon pilot or battling dangerous air pirates. We hear about his his fears, of being landlocked, of unhappiness catching up to him. We hear about Matt's struggles with his father's death, the financial situation of his family, and his lack of a job promotion. This fast paced adventure will make you laugh and cry and takes you on a roller coaster of emotions. You can't help but fall in love with the characters he creates, the heroes and villains, who are convincing and always easy to cheer on. Full of energy, Kenneth Oppel creates a doorway to a magical world that brings dreams to life. There's adventure, mystery, and a dash of romance. Pet Bugs: A Kid's Guide to Catching & Keeping Touc.I think that Airborn is a magnificent book, and perfect for everyone. HERE WE GO - THE 2016 BOOK FAIR FOR BALLOU HIGH SC. Ī Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck Lots of gizmos and gadgets are discussed and used, the Victorian era holds strong, and readers are bound to fall for our two heroes.ġ00 Books Heading to Ballou Library - LET'S KEEP. A terrific swashbuckling steampunk adventure. In due course, the pirates arrive, a massive storm hits, the Aurora crash lands on a deserted island, Kate and Matt are kidnapped and a romance buds. She is set on proving to the world that her grandfather was not crazy and the creatures he was muttering about actually do exist. We find out that Kate is the granddaughter of the man who died as the Aurora rescued him. As they attempt to rescue the man, he mutters incoherently about a fierce and massive cat-like creature that flies through the air and then dies of his wounds.Īs the Aurora embarks on a flight to Sydney Australia, a small air vessel docks with the Aurora and disembarks Kate de Vries and her chaperone. On watch one night, Matt discovers a damaged balloon with an elderly man in it. He loves being in the air aboard the Aurora as a cabin boy. Matt Cruse feels most comfortable when aboard an airship.
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