Conor Broekhart was born to fly. Or, more accurately, he was born flying. Little wonder he became what he became. In an age of discovery and invention, many dreamed of flying, but... more
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Advantages: Very good overall plot and structure. Also a refreshingly new idea. Disadvantages: Slightly heavy going in the middle.
This is book is brilliant fantasy tale which blends modern outlooks and opinions, with more ancient science and good old fashioned determination to ful fill a childhood dream.
The book begins with Conor Broekhart learning a little about his ambition to fly, and progress to the point when it seems thast he is on the brink of the greatest discovery of all, when suddenley disaster strikes and conor is being labelled a traitor.Can he escape his captors, ...
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A incredible twisting tale that would make any young flier want to reach even higher to the skies. Truly inspiring and it gripped on to me. Couldn't leave it down for 3 days.
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Conor Broekhart was born to fly. Or, more accurately, he was born flying. Little wonder he became what he became. In an age of discovery and invention, many dreamed of flying, but for Conor flight was more than just a dream, it was his destiny. In one dark night on the island of Great Saltee, a cruel and cunning betrayal destroyed his life and stole his future. Now Conor must win the race for flight, to save his family and to right a terrible wrong...This is swashbuckling new fiction from the amazing Eoin Colfer, ideal for readers aged 10+.
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