Oppel has written a story about adoption, family, relationships and coming of age. Kenneth oppel was born in the year 1967, in the mill town of port alberni located on vancouver island, bc. Discussion guide half brother by kenneth oppel author interview about the book when ben tomlins mother brings home an eightday. This is a haunting gothic tale for fans of coraline, from acclaimed author kenneth oppel silverwing, the boundless with illustrations from caldecott medalist jon klassen. From multiawardwinning author kenneth oppel, half brother is a story which asks big questions about family, humanity and love and describes one of the most unforgettable friendships in fiction. Sep 10, 2010 kenneth oppel kenneth oppel is the author of numerous books for young readers. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Kenneth oppel is the author of numerous books for young readers. I have read multiple of his books including the four books in the silverwing series and the three in the airborn series. Ben is less than thrilled that his th birthday includes moving across canada and getting a new half brothera baby chimpanzee named zan. See all books authored by kenneth oppel, including airborn, and halfminute horrors, and more on. About the author kenneth oppel is the governor generals award winning author of the airborn series and the silverwing saga, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. I have been a fan of kenneth oppel since i read his silverwing series about four years ago. From 1995 to 1996, oppel worked as an editor atquill and quire, the trade magazine of the canadian publishing industry. Silverwing the silverwing trilogy kenneth oppel on.
Half brother 2010 the devils cure 2000 dead water zone 1992 the liveforever machine 1990 apprenticeship of victor frankenstein this dark endeavour 2011 such wicked intent 2012 the silverwing saga. Kenneth oppels standalone novel for young adults is a compulsively readable, extraordinarily gripping and moving book. His relationship with his father is quite complicated, however, he loves his younger brother zan. Oppel moved to england and wrote a number of books during that period, gleaning several ideas while working at typing students papers. Born in port alberni, british columbia, he spent his childhood in victoria, british columbia and halifax, nova scotia. Half brother by kenneth oppel author interview about the book when ben tomlins mother. Shade is a young silverwing bat, the runt of his colony, and hes determined to prove himself on the long, dangerous winter migration to hibernaculum. I first encountered his work in the airborn series and loved his voice, imagination, and ability to write pageturning science fiction. He is willing to risk anything for zan even it means jeopardizing other relationships. His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and been adapted as an animated tv series and stage play. Half brother by kenneth oppel goodreads share book. Silverwing mr christies book award for 12 and up canadian library association book of the year for children silver birch award, ontario library association. There is something particularly poignant in the plight of captive primates. His innovative concepts and deep understanding of young minds and hearts allow him to turn unlikely subjectszeppelins, a chimp halfbrother, a.
Oct 01, 1997 silverwing by kenneth oppel is a really good book in my opinion. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. He is also the author of half brother, this dark endeavor, such wicked intent, and the boundless. Jul 07, 2011 from multiawardwinning author kenneth oppel, half brother is a story which asks big questions about family, humanity and love and describes one of the most unforgettable friendships in fiction. Its about the way families are made, the way humanity is judged, the way easy choices become hard ones, and how you cant always do right by the people and animals you love. Meettheauthor recording with kenneth oppel about half brother. He is also the author of half brother, this dark endeavor, such wicked intent. A small bats curiosity leads to an actionpacked odyssey in the acclaimed silverwing trilogy from kenneth oppel, now available as a collectible boxed set. I knew it must be good when i heard that violet got in trouble at school for reading too much. It took dad a few seconds to glance up from his book. Half brother by kenneth oppel paperback book the parent store.
The apprenticeship of victor frankenstein, book two. Discussion guide half brother by kenneth oppel author interview about the book when ben tomlins mother brings home an eightdayold chimpanzee, ben is far from thrilled. It is the first time a book has won in both categories. Half brother kenneth oppel paperback harpercollins canada. I picked up half brother yesterday and finished it this morning. His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and was adapted into an animated tv series and a stage play. Ben is less than thrilled that his th birthday includes moving across.
Half brother kenneth oppel for my whole family contents cover title page part one one. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of half brother by kenneth oppel. His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide, and. Last year a new book, half brother, appeared for ten to fourteenyearolds and extended the range of what oppel has attempted. The book is about a newborn silverwing bat named shade who was. His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and was. Oppels ability to write from a childs perspective and expand the imaginations of young readers is admirable. Kenneth oppels airborn won a printz honor award, and the canadian. Half brother isnt just a story about a boy and a chimp. Airborn was winner of a michael l printz honor book award, and the canadian. Among the awards that kenneth oppel has won for his books are. Pw compared this gripping epic starring a bat to watership down for the authors use of animal characters in his investigation of tolerance, intellectual. Half brother by kenneth oppel pdf free download ebook.
In previous works, such as the silverwing and matt cruse series, oppel has specialized. I just recommended kenneth oppels new childrens book, half brother, to my 86 yearold grandmother. Browse inside half brother by kenneth oppel, kenneth oppel. Kenneth oppel his awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and been adapted as an animated tv series and stage play. Having read your silverwing series, i know that writing about animals is not new territory for you, but silverwing was a fantasy and half brother is a. Half brother by kenneth oppel in djvu, fb2, rtf download ebook.
He is a slow learner, whose grades arent the highest. Kenneth oppel books list of books by author kenneth oppel. When ben tomlins mother brings home his new baby brother, an eightdayold chimpanzee, ben is far from thrilled. Half brother by kenneth oppel penguin books australia. However, despite the fact that opel was born in port alberni, he spent a bigger part of his childhood days in victoria, bc, and halifax, nova scotia. Airborn won the governor generals literary award and also won the michael l. Oppel bases his first ya novel on projects in the 1970s which tested the capability of. Some of his bestknown titles are inkling,the nest, airborn, a 2005 printz honor book, and silverwing. Kenneth oppel me want everything something the seed for my novel half brother was planted in my mind over twenty years ago, but didnt germinate until late 2007 when i came across the obituary for washoe, an extraordinary chimpanzee who.
Ben is a thirteen year old boy whos perspective is represented throughout the book, half brother. His silverwing trilogy has sold over 1 million copies worldwide, and has been. My latest books are inkling and the nest which won the 2016 cla book of the year for children award. I am a big fan of kenneth oppels airborne series, and i can tell you that this book is about as different from those books and from his silverwing books as anything could be.
Kenneth oppel is one of the great contemporary storytellers. Half brother has won both the canadian library associations book of the year for children award. His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and was adapted into an animated tv series and stage play. Silverwing book by kenneth oppel official publisher page. At home i was envious of her complete absorption in the book, but also excited because i knew i would get to read it next. Half brother by kenneth oppel overdrive rakuten overdrive. Kenneth oppel is a canadian author whose most notable works include the silverwing franchise and the matt cruse series. Silverwing the silverwing trilogy paperback september 18, 2007.
Half brother 2010 by canadian young adult novelist kenneth oppel is a historical fiction book that follows an adolescent growing up with a chimpanzee who is part of his fathers scientific research. Oppel is a previous recipient of the childrens book of the year award for both silverwing and sunwing. Today well look at another canadian writer, kenneth oppel. He now resides in toronto with his wife and children. Kenneth oppels airborn won a printz honor award, and the canadian governor generals prize. Dec 16, 2015 half brother by kenneth oppel in djvu, fb2, rtf download e book. Kenneth oppel born august 31, 1967 is a canadian childrens writer. Kenneth oppel audio books, best sellers, author bio. A small bats curiosity touches off a war of extermination against all his kind in this actionpacked odyssey from the author of dead water zone 1993. His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide, and been adapted as an animated tv series and stage play. Canadian library association young adult book award canadian library association book of the year for children ruth and sylvia schwartz. His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and been adapted as.
Kenneth oppel is one of the most highly regarded authors of middlegrade fiction writing today. The silverwing collection book by kenneth oppel official. Soon ben is forced to make a critical choice between what he is told to believe and what he knows to be true between obeying his father or protecting his brother from an unimaginable fate. I have read multiple of his books including the four books in the silverwing series and the three in the. Ben is less than thrilled that his th birthday includes moving across canada and getting a new half brothera baby. Shade is a young silverwing bat, the runt of his colony. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Sep 27, 2011 his other books include half brother, this dark endeavor, such wicked intent, the boundless, the nest and every hidden thing. Double win for half brother kenneth oppels half brother has won both the canadian library associations book of the year for children award and the cla young adult book award. Kenneth oppel airborn for philippa, sophia, and nate contents 1 ships eyes 2 up ship. Silverwing book by kenneth oppel official publisher. I liked the book silverwing because of the action, suspense, and fantasy.
Half brother by author kenneth oppel is set in 1973, at a time when chimpanzee experiments dominated the science world. In satisfying his desire to catch just a glimpse of the sun, young shade defies a punishment imposed millions of years before when bats refused to fight in the great war between the birds and the beasts. Half brother is a bit of a departure for you from your other books, such as airborn and silverwing. Born on vancouver island, kenneth oppel has lived in nova scotia and newfoundland, as well as england and ireland. His first novel was published when he was eighteen years old. In the hands of master storyteller kenneth oppel, its a novel you wont soon forget. Half brother canadian library association young adult book award. His other books include half brother, this dark endeavor, such wicked intent, the boundless, the nest and every hidden thing. Oppel is rarely far away from reminding us that chimps are powerful creatures, often destructive. Browse inside half brother, by kenneth oppel, kenneth oppel, a trade paperback from harpertrophy canada, an imprint of harpercollins publishers. Silverwing by kenneth oppel is a really good book in my opinion. This is a meticulously researched book and the development of the experiment is very absorbing, but its oppels ability to realise the complexity of bens emotions towards his half brother which makes it a triumph. I just recommended kenneth oppel s new childrens book, half brother, to my 86 yearold grandmother. Its sequel, skybreaker, was a new york times bestseller.
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