Iowa Teen Award
2013 · Young Adult · Nominee
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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.
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.
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Awards
Nevada Young Readers' Award
2013 · Young Adult · Nominee
Evergreen Young Adult Book Award
2012 · Young Adult · Nominee
Grand Canyon Reader Award
2012 · Teen · Nominee
Land of Enchantment Book Award
2012 · Young Adult · Nominee
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
2012 · Grades 4-8 · Nominee
Young Reader's Choice Award
2012 · Intermediate/Grades 7-9 · Nominee
Buckeye Children's Book Award
2011 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
2011 · Young Adult · Nominee
Rhode Island Teen Book Award
2011 · Ages 12 & Up · Runner-Up
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2011 · Junior Book · Nominee
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2011 · Young Adult · Nominee
Tayshas Reading
2011 · Young Adult · Commended
Volunteer State Book Award
2011 · Young Adult · Nominee
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2010 · Ten to Fourteen · Recommended
Indies Choice Book Award
2010 · Young Adult · Finalist
Isinglass Teen Read Award
2010 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
Locus Award
2010 · Young Adult Novel · Winner
Goodreads Choice Award
2009 · Science Fiction · Winner
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