Set in an alternate past where hot-air craft and luxury airships rule the skies, Airborn follows cabin boy Matt Cruse after a daring rescue thrusts him into a mystery above the clouds. Joined by the fiery Kate de Vries, he confronts impossible winged creatures, ruthless pirates and the hazards of open sky travel.

The novel combines brisk adventure, inventive worldbuilding and vivid aerial set pieces. Readers will find a richly imagined metropolis, daring rescues and a steady pace that balances character moments with suspense.

Why readers return to it

• Atmospheric alternate-history setting with detailed airship life
• Young protagonists, daring exploration and mysteries in the skies
• Winner of the Governor General’s Award for Children’s Literature

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