Starclimber
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It is the beginning of summer in Paris. Matt Cruse is looking forward
to spending time with Kate de Vries and piloting an aerocrane for the
Celestial Tower--France's great project, which will allow the nation to
be first in outer space. But Matt and Kate's idyllic time is
shortlived. Matt narrowly survives an attack by fanatics who are
opposed to humans reaching the heavens, while Kate is summoned back to
Lionsgate City by her wealthy parents. It's time she began to think
about getting married.
But things look up when the Canadian
government makes an exciting offer to both Matt and Kate. Canada wants
to reach space first, and the Canadian Minister of Air wants Kate to
join the first expedition as an expert in aerial zoology. There's a
place for Matt, too--if he can pass the gruelling tests to become one
of the world's first astralnauts onboard the incredible ship Starclimber.
The third book in Kenneth Oppel's bestselling Airborn
series vaults readers into another thrilling adventure, with all of the
exciting twists and vivid imaginings that Oppel's fans have come to
expect--and a little romance, too. From Paris to Lionsgate City, from
the Pacificus Ocean to the depths of space, Starclimber is an
exhilarating ride from an author who soars to rare heights.
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Critical Praise for
Starclimber
"Starclimber is a thrilling roller-coaster ride of a book, full of humor and derring-do and guaranteed to keep readers up long past midnight."
-- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (Starred Review)
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