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Eoin Colfer (Author)
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Publication Date: 1 Jan 2009

One dark night on the island of Great Saltee, fourteen-year-old Conor is framed for a terrible crime he didn’t commit. Thrown into prison by the dastardly Hugo Bonvilain, Conor is trapped in a seaswept dungeon and branded a traitor. He must escape and clear his name; he wants his old life back – his family, his friends . . . and his princess.

Conor knows there is only one way out. It’s an impossible task, which has never been done before. But Conor is determined to do it. He’ll have to fly.

Swashbuckling new fiction from the amazing Eoin Colfer, ideal for readers aged 11+.

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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin (1 Jan 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0141322217
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141322216
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 3 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 122,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Praise for Airman:

'Swashbuckling high adventure . . . His strongest work yet' – Guardian

'Better fun than this will be hard to come by' – The Times

'A classic swashbuckling adventure' – Irish Independent Review

Praise for other books by Eoin Colfer:

'Wickedly brilliant' – Independent (on Artemis Fowl)

'As ever, Colfer's story rattles along at a tremendous pace with a cast of eccentric and explosive characters' – Guardian (on The Supernaturalist)

'Unputdownable' – Irish Times (on Half Moon Investigations)

About the Author

EOIN (pronounced 'Owen', by the way) COLFER was born and raised in Wexford, Ireland. He began writing plays at an early age, forcing his unfortunate classmates to dress up as marauding Vikings when they would have preferred to be outdoors doing some marauding of their own. As an adult Eoin continued to write and he is now the international bestselling author of the incredible Artemis Fowl series. He has also written the brilliant Half Moon Investigations, several Legend Of . . . stories, The Supernaturalist and The Wish List. Airman is his first historical-fiction novel, in which his hero Conor takes to the skies. Eoin lives in Ireland with his wife, two sons and an overactive imagination.
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Eoin Colfer reaches new heights! 12 Jan 2008
By P. Saunders
Format:Hardcover
I have just finished reading Airman, and I must say, what a read! Colfer has proved that he is more than the flippant humour of Artemis Fowl, though he maintains the boyish appeal in this one. It is a thrilling, enjoyable book, with influences of Northern Lights, Jules Verne and Dumas abound; though since this story has an entirely original setting, there is a good smattering of what we might now call "Colfer" within!

Well done to him, and may this book enjoy the success it deserves!
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The boy who could fly 15 Feb 2008
By Inspector Gadget VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
Eoin Colfer is one of my favorite authors when it comes to children's books (make that young adult books) and I love the Artemis Fowl series and Half Moon Investigations. Airman was obviously and instant buy for me no matter what it was about. There's no magic or goblins in this one but there is a lot of fun and invention to be had with an alternate Irish history.

The books takes place in the Saltee Islands, which are actually part of Ireland, but are a separate country in book thanks to independence gained through a diamond mine fortune. The islands are a beacon of modern technology (the book is set in the 1880s) thanks to a benevolent king, a genius scientist and imaginative child named Conor. But when an evil Royal Guard assassinates the king he sets up Conor to take the fall and spend the rest of his life on the island's hellhole prison.

From this point on, the book takes a sort of Count of Monte Cristo twist with Conor assuming a new identity, learning all he can about being a formidable good guy and planning an elaborate escape through the use of manned flight.

It's very fasted-paced and you'll be unable to put the book down. Colfer's love of the Irish countryside and history is obvious once again, I can just imagine him out for a stroll deciding to use some enchanting little place he has discovered. The door is left open for a sequel of sorts, but I think it's just more of a deliberately ambiguous ending since tying up all loose ends would involve too much exposition. My second favorite non-Artemis Fowl book next to Half Moon Investigations.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Colfer in history 1 Feb 2008
By humanitysdarkerside VINE™ VOICE
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The story of Conor Broekhart brings a new twist to the history of flight. Colfer brings the excitement of discovery, the tears of betrayal and hope of redemption to life with this book. I liked Conor's stay on Little Saltee best. I guess it was Conor's ability to keep hoping that impressed me the most.

I've liked all of his books thus far, and this book is no exception to that rule. Colfer's style of writing is highly readable and enjoyable.
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4.0 out of 5 stars what a read !!!!
a really read for me, but it did take a while for me to get into it. but it definitely proved worth it. another great book from eoin. Read more
Published 3 months ago by James Bond007
5.0 out of 5 stars very readable
I have read all of the Artemis Foul books to my 9 year old (blind) son and we both loved the series. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Joanne Buchan
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!
First, with all reviews I must stress it is in my opinion, of course. I would say this book is brilliant! , with an increcibly brilliant hero as well. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Alaba
4.0 out of 5 stars Unremarkable yet engaging
There's a strong feeling of familiarity in Airman; the plot following a boy on the run who must learn who he is and whom he can be is a fantasy staple. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. G. Battle
4.0 out of 5 stars Read this in an Irish Accent
Almost a fairy tale with lots of drama and scary parts, as in all the best fairy tales. There's plenty of justified moral outrage poured over the perfidiousness of power which... Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2009 by Donald Lush
2.0 out of 5 stars Was this written by Eoin Colfer
I have read all Eoin Colfer other books and enjoyed them all but didn't recognise his style in this book. If it was written by Eoin I hope this was only a temporary loss of form.
Published on 15 Jun 2009 by Dcsf M. Arrowsmith
5.0 out of 5 stars Just try putting it down
Eoin Colfer has crafted another incredible book. Although this is a work of historical fiction, rather than fantasy, once again he transports you to another world through a set of... Read more
Published on 27 April 2009 by G. Kirkpatrick
5.0 out of 5 stars You Can't Put It Down
Another brillent book from Eoin Colfer. A fast action book that may appeal to an older audience. A historical based story it holds the reader interested all the time, with lots of... Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2009 by Angel
4.0 out of 5 stars Different but good.
Its different to Twilight, Alex Rider and Jason Steed, but its still a great book. I would not over recommend it, I have just started reading Jimmy Coates they are in the same... Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2008 by Charles Noades
5.0 out of 5 stars What a fabulous book!
I read Airman immediately after reading the latest Artemis Fowl book. I love Eoin Colfer and was once again amazed by his storytelling ability. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2008 by Mrs. S. R. Wray
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