Starclimber

It is the beginning of summer in Paris. Matt Cruse is looking forwardto spending time with Kate de Vries and piloting an aerocrane for theCelestial Tower--France's great project, which will allow the nation tobe first in outer space. But Matt and Kate's idyllic time isshortlived. Matt narrowly survives an attack by fanatics who areopposed to humans reaching the heavens, while Kate is summoned back toLionsgate City by her wealthy parents. It's time she began to thinkabout getting married.

But things look up when the Canadiangovernment makes an exciting offer to both Matt and Kate. Canada wantsto reach space first, and the Canadian Minister of Air wants Kate tojoin the first expedition as an expert in aerial zoology. There's aplace for Matt, too--if he can pass the gruelling tests to become oneof the world's first astralnauts onboard the incredible ship Starclimber.

The third book in Kenneth Oppel's bestselling Airbornseries vaults readers into another thrilling adventure, with all of theexciting twists and vivid imaginings that Oppel's fans have come toexpect--and a little romance, too. From Paris to Lionsgate City, fromthe Pacificus Ocean to the depths of space, Starclimber is anexhilarating ride from an author who soars to rare heights.

Oriah is the author of the inspirational prose poem and international bestselling book The Invitation as well as the bestsellers The Dance and The Call. Her writing sets forth in detail how we can follow the thread of our heart's longing into a life of meaning and purpose. Her latest book, What We Ache For: Creativity and the Unfolding of Your Soul, explores creativity as a way of accessing and cultivating a spiritually rich life. Oriah is the mother of two grown sons. She lives with her husband, Jeff, several hours north of Toronto in a home surrounded by forest stillness.