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Airman (Paperback)

by Eoin Colfer (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin (1 Jan 2009)
  • ISBN-10: 0141322217
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141322216
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,593 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Colfer animates Airman with a raconteur's instinct for both grand historical sweep and the tiny quirks that make us care about characters.
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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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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Eoin Colfer reaches new heights!, 12 Jan 2008
By P. Saunders "celestialcity9" (Wexford, Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Airman (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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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The boy who could fly, 15 Feb 2008
By Shawn Watson "God of Gods" (Badger's Brook, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Airman (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
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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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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 29 days ago 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 2 months ago 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 4 months ago 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 8 months ago 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 9 months ago by Mrs. S. R. Wray

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brilliant!
Although I didn't buy this book off of Amazon, I thought I'd review it anyway. I'll just start off by saying that if you're expecting another Artemis Fowl, this isn't it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Alec R. Goldstone

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story
An amazing story, let down by the lack of pace and flow. The story is very original, although not up there with the Alex Rider, Jason Steed, James Bond and Jimmy Coates, its... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ian Young

4.0 out of 5 stars Airman is..........different
While i bought the book hoping it would spawn into a series and that it would have a bit more....................snap! This was not what i expected. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Glen Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars rip-roaring lift off for new Dumas
Much as we love the Artemis Fowl books, this is something finer. Conor Broekhardt is born in the air (readers who love this kind of thing should also look out for Kenneth Oppel's... Read more
Published 14 months ago by A. Craig

5.0 out of 5 stars up in the sky
The Airman (which i only finnished reading this moring) was an amazing read, it had all the ingredients needed for a good story: intresting characters, priness's and invetion. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. R. Hoad

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