Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Dec.11, 2011, under Adventure, Battle of the Books 2011-2012, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Steampunk, Student Reviews, YRCA
Who would like this book? Anyone who likes adventure and bravery! 🙂
Why? This story is about a brave prince and a brave girl. The prince, Alek, has no mom or dad. The king and queen have been murdered in the war, World War I. Now the prince, Alek, is on the run, trying to find a safe place with his small crew of men. Meanwhile, a girl who always wanted to join the army has gotten her wish. That’s right! She dressed up as a boy. Her name is Deryn. Her dad passed away before then and now her mother is trying to get Deryn to be as girly as she can get. Deryn ran away.
The details: 440 pp. 2010 Review by Grace
