· Kenneth Oppel's airship trilogy takes a distinctly sci-fi turn in the final volume, "Starclimber" -- it's focused on the wondrous expanses outside Earth's, and the dangers that go with its first pioneers. It's a little top-heavy with Matt's romantic woes, but Oppel does a truly brilliant job mingling sci-fi, adventure and a sense of lyrical wonder.5/5(5). The third entry in the Matt Cruse book series, Starclimber is the young-adult fantasy novel written by Canadian author Kenneth Oppel. Primarily set in outer space during the mid-twentieth century, the story resumes the enthralling adventures of boy pilot Matt Cruse and his romantic interest Kate De Vries. Kenneth Oppel Booklist Kenneth Oppel Message Board Detailed plot synopsis reviews of Starclimber Matt and Kate come of age as a pilot/astralnaut and suffragette/scientist respectively, and must overcome societal barriers if they want to marry, but first they must use their wits and courage to survive a space disaster on the maiden voyage of the Starclimber into the Earth's orbit.
Kenneth Oppel's "Airborn Series" are probably the best Young Adult books I've read. They feature great characters in exciting adventures in a really clever steampunk setting and as soon as I read them they became "instant classics" and I've put them on the shelf I've reserved for my very favorite books right alongside Hornblower, Harry Potter, His Dark Materials, and the Lord of the Rings. Starclimber audiobook (Unabridged) mid; Matt Cruse Series, Book 3 · Matt Cruse By Kenneth Oppel Visual indication that the title is an audiobook Matt Cruse is back in the phenomenal third volume in Kenneth Oppel's bestselling, award-winning series—and this time he's heading for outer space. Airborn and Skybreaker, the first two books in. ― Kenneth Oppel, quote from Starclimber "It's the way you look whenever she mentions her fiance. My cat looks like that before he hacks up a hairball." ― Kenneth Oppel, quote from Starclimber "I poo poo the chit.' The attendant looked stunned. 'You cannot poo-poo the chit!'.
Starclimber is the third book in the Matt Cruse fantasy series, written by Canadian author Kenneth Oppel. Starclimber (Matt Cruse) by Kenneth Oppel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at bltadwin.ru Ascending a cable to its zenith in orbit around the earth, they must contend with their own stormy relationship in the midst of a steady stream of life-threatening crises. Author Kenneth Oppel's alternate version of the 's continues to provide fertile ground for his imagination.
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