Airborn: Library Edition

Oppel, Kenneth; Full Cast

ISBN 10: 1602524920 ISBN 13: 9781602524927

Publisher: Full Cast Audio, 2007

Synopsis

Imagine a world where great airships ply the skies, strange creatures wait to be discovered, and adventure lurks around every corner. Got it? Good. Then you're ready for this captivating full cast recording, where you'll follow the adventures of cabin boy Matt Cruse, who manages a daring mid-air rescue of a stranded traveler in a derelict balloon -- and sets in motion a string of events that will either raise him to the heights, or send him crashing to his doom. Stir in a beautiful-but-feisty society girl, a charming-but-deadly pirate, sky battles, hairs-breadth escapes, giant winged cats, and a lively helping of humor, and you've got an irresistible yarn that stands squarely in the tradition of Jules Verne and Robert Louis Stevenson, yet is utterly fresh and new. So climb on board. It's “Up Ship!” as our talented cast sweeps you away on one of the most rollicking adventures ever! Kenneth Oppel published his first book, Colin's Fantastic Video Adventure, at the age of 18. He has since written numerous books for young readers, including the Silverwing trilogy, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. He lives in Toronto, with his wife and their three children. Cast: David Baker, Alex Billet, Karel Blakeley, Daniel Bostick, Nathan Bostick, John Brackett, Graydon Brown, Bruce Coville, William Dufris, Jon English, Caroline Fitzgerald, Phil Gosselin, Brett Hobin, Todd Hobin, Mark Holt, Mark Honan, David Kelly (narrator), Victoria King, John LaCasse, Alex Liebman, Tyler McAndrew, Richard McKee, Mimi Mead, Bill Meidenbauer, Bill Molesky, Rachel Moulton, Rotimi Paul, Brian Pringle, Mike Stevens, Ronald Sweet, Lauren Synger, and Thea Van Der Ven

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About the Author

Kenneth Oppel published his first book, COLIN'S FANTASTIC VIDEO ADVENTURE at the age of 18. He has since written numerous books for young readers, including the SILVERWING trilogy, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. He lives in Toronto, with his wife and their three children.

From AudioFile

This full-cast narration of a young adult science fiction adventure is, despite minor flaws, pure fun. Hero/narrator Matt (David Kelly), a cabin boy on a lighter-than-air liner in the book's Jules Vernesian world, finds adventure and romance among pirates and mysterious flying creatures on an uncharted island. Kelly's voice is irresistibly likable and engaging, though he does overact slightly. His narration frequently continues the tone of preceding speeches, especially questions. Some scenes call out for sound effects, and there are none. But these are quibbles. The original music is excellent; the story, if occasionally predictable, is well told and its world charming. The program as a whole is a nearly unalloyed pleasure. W.M. 2007 Audies Award Finalist © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Full Cast Audio
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1602524920
• ISBN 13: 9781602524927
• Binding: Preloaded Digital Audio Player