Summary
In the late nineteenth century, when Conor Broekhart discovers a conspiracy to overthrow the king, he is branded a traitor, imprisoned, and forced to mine for diamonds under brutal conditions while he plans a daring escape from Little Saltee prison by way of a flying machine that he must design, bui... Full description
Summary: |
In the late nineteenth century, when Conor Broekhart discovers a conspiracy to overthrow the king, he is branded a traitor, imprisoned, and forced to mine for diamonds under brutal conditions while he plans a daring escape from Little Saltee prison by way of a flying machine that he must design, build, and, hardest of all, trust to carry him to safety. |
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Physical Description: |
412 p. ; 22 cm. |
Awards: |
A Junior Library Guild selection |
ISBN: |
1423107500 (reinforced) : 9781423107507 (reinforced) : |
Author Notes: |
In 2015 he won an Irish Book Award in the children's category with his title Imaginary Fred. (Bowker Author Biography) |