Leviathan (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781416971733)

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.

Author: Scott Westerfeld
ISBN-10: 1416971734
ISBN-13: 9781416971733
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 10/06/2009
Pages: 448
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.32w x 1.35d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 132849 / Leviathan

Award: Indies Choice Book Awards - Finalist
Award: Evergreen Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Locus Awards - Winner
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Isinglass Teen Read Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Tayshas Reading - Commended
Award: Rhode Island Teen Book Award - Runner-Up
Award: Buckeye Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Iowa Teen Award - Nominee
Award: Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award - Nominee
Award: Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee
Award: Land of Enchantment Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/2009 pg. 58
Publishers Weekly 08/24/2009 pg. 62
Romantic Times 10/01/2009 pg. 76 - Excellent
Kirkus Review - Children 09/01/2009
School Library Journal 09/01/2009 pg. 176
Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2009 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2009 pg. 689
New York Times Book Review 11/08/2009 pg. 21
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2009 - Book Of Special Distinction
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2009 pg. 37
ALA Best Books Young Adults 03/01/2010 pg. 16
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2010 pg. 28
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 - Superior,Well Above Average