Skybreaker [Library]

The pacing, characterization and storyline in this series are all excellent and my son and I enjoy them immensely, but I am disappointed at the gratuitous glorification of drinking and smoking. The main characters drink regularly, even though Matt is underage. In one scene, Kate, who is clearly an inexperienced and unskilled pilot, drinks a glass of champagne at lunch and then flies, stating that she is 'very responsible' for limiting her intake to one glass. Real pilots have to wait 8 hours bottle to throttle.

In another scene, Matt and Kate give in to peer pressure and try smoking cigars, with Kate claiming she likes it, and another character is admired for her proficiency at smoking.

Neither scene is pivotal to the story, and their positive portrayal of these high-risk activities makes this book inappropriate for the target age group, which is a crying shame, because they are fabulous in every other way.

I first read this book a few years ago, reading it now I realize it is even better than I remembered it being! I loved the characters, the plot and the setting. What more could you ask for?! Kenneth Oppel has written another extraordinary masterpiece!

Matt Cruise and Kate DeVries are back and this time there after the treasure on the legendary 'ghost' ship "Hyperion" and all sorts of complications arise after it is publicaly known that Matt is the only person in the world who has the coordinates for the ship. Matt and Kate's relationship is also tried as they deal with the stress of the hunt and find themselves each falling for different people. They're going to have to decide whether love, money, or fame is the most important to them.

When I read 'Airborn', I LOVED it. This book is even better if that is possible. Since ground work for the characters and their world is well laid in 'Airborn', Kenneth Oppel wastes no time catching the read up to par in this page turner! The adventure takes off immediately, soaring till the end, leaving the reader to catch his breath. Congratulation to Kenneth Oppel for creating such a wonderful series! Packed with adventure, yet well ground and full-fleshed out characters, his awards are well-deserved.

This book is one of the most awesome books I have read. The concept of the entire setting, problem etc, is too good. This book is way better than the first, "Airborn". I recommend this to anyone who needs a good quick read, that is full of adventure, passion, courage, adrenaline and suspicion . I LOVED this book.

I read this book like it would never be here again. Jam packed with pirates, gypsys, mystery, and other great subjects. Full of mystery and suspense if you read the Airborn series you will go away happy.

SkyBreaker was a good book. I loved the part when they were going too high. I like that part because I never knew that you could die if you went too high in a plane. Therefore I learned something.

This book was the longest book I have ever read. It took me about 2 weeks to read it. I give this book 4 leafs out of 5 because the book had action but it sometimes got boring. I recommend this book to people that like reading airplane books (not an actual airplane though). I kept on visualizing it looking like a pirate ship in the sky. You people should read this book because this book is a pretty good book.

Sincerely,
BrotherDuck xD

Matt and Kate hire an airship to help them find the legendary lost ship the Hyperion. Along with them on the journey are a crew of Sherpas, a debonair captain with designs on Kate, her prim chaperon and a feisty gypsy girl. They encounter all sorts of dangers as they fly into the uncharted heights of the sky.

I think I enjoyed Skybreaker even more than the first in this series, Airborn. Even though this series is classified as Fantasy, this volume definitely breaks into the science fiction genre and is very reminiscent of Verne's 20,000 Leagues. Lots of fun characters, excitement and adventure. I'm looking forward to the third book in the series which comes out this fall.

This book was a great sequel to Airborn, I found it was better too. The plot was much more fun to read and understand. The characters were great, always loving or hating the personalities, great description. Another must read.

I am buyin' it!!!TONIGHT!!!!!!!Can't wait!I know it will be great because Kenneth Oppel ROX MY SOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL!!!!!

I read this book in one day! It was so exciting and amazing. It really keeps you at the edge of your seat. But I want to know what happens next to Matt & Kate. And the other girl. This is a good book for guys or girls. And for people who aren't scared of heights.

An exciting adventure that left me wanting more!!!

Skybreaker by Kenneth Oppel, is an exciting, action- packed novel for teens. Once you pick the book up, you can't put it back down. The book is based in the past, which makes it interesting. The characters and setting are very creative, and the plot is fantastic. Kenneth Oppel did a great job writing this thrilling sequel to Airborn. Also, Skybreaker won this year's Red Maple Award! A book has to be good to win an award. Skybreaker is great for those of you ages 12 to 18. This is a must read, so next time you're in a Chapters or Indigo store, pick it up!

This is definitely one of the best books I've read so far. For people
that wouldn't normally enjoy teen fiction, this book is still for you.
Suits a wide variety of readers and ages. This is also one of the rare
stories that you can never put down, no matter how hard you try.
Jam-packed in every paragraph about a 15 year-old boy. Matt
Cruse's journey takes you to unimaginal places at 20,000 feet about
airships and survival, but still manages to play up more romance
than the previous book, Airborn. Still with the bold Kate, and many
new, unexpected characters and unpredictable twists, this book will
take you to new heights.

Amazing book....always keeps you interested no matter what part you're at.

Of course a sequel rarely tops the first book. But this book is an even more rare thing: Its just as good as the first! If you really enjoyed Oppel's Airborn, you'll love this. If you're looking for more Airborn-style action, this is it. This novel also fleshes the romance between Matt and Kate out a little more.
Personally, the thing I liked most about Airborn was the atmosphere it created, and the awesome characters. Well, there's no disappointment here! I still feel like I'm flying right along with Matt Cruse.
So in conclusion: If you're looking for a book to take you back into the sky, this is it.

This is a great mystery/adventure book. As soon as i started i couldn't stop and i think there should be another book. These books are future movies to me.

Zakk

Even though i haven't read SkyBreaker yet i have read Airborn and if the reviews that it's better than AirBorn im going to get the book and read right away because AirBorn was AMAZING!!!

Best Begining that leads you to an exciting ,exhilarating ,top of the line End. I was bewitched by the plot of the book and it kept me mesmerised thinking of what will happen next. I almost fell off the edge of my seat because it was so suspenseful.

If u were Kate de Vriesin this book u would feel extremly lucky to have Matt Cruse as ur BF. Matt and Co. go on an adventure to find riches and if he does ( which he did ) he is on the verge being a millionaire which includes him being the captain of an airship. I loved this book and simply loved Matt !

If this could get any better it would be in the book of world records!!! Kenneth Oppel Make a compelling tale about a lovely little boy named matt cruse! In this book i feel like sometimes im in the book flying with matt cruse in Hal's Ship! It is so unexpected and it is just a thrill to read! I recomend this to anyone willing to give up some time because once you pick it up it is hard to put down!! Also I just want to say Kenneth Oppel Is Such a Good Author and If he is willing i would like him to marry this girl i know okay so bye!