Oct 28, 2008 buy the paperback book darkwing by kenneth oppel at indigo. Unlike oppel s previous three books, the characters in darkwing are more developed, deeper. Darkwing silverwing by kenneth oppel fantastic fiction. May 29, 2009 author kenneth oppel discusses the background, research and development of his novel, darkwing, prequel to the silverwing books. Darkwing is a young adult fantasy novel by canadian author kenneth oppel. This book can either be seen as a first book in a new series or as the 4th in an old series, written as a prequel. Buy the mass market paperback book darkwing by kenneth oppel at indigo. As a prologue to silverwing, it was extremely well written and nearly as good as silverwing. Publication soon followed, and since then he has written more than a dozen books, including an adult novel, the devils cure, and the bestselling silverwing saga, for which he has won many prizes in his native canada. Darkwing and his father were compelling characters and while they were similar to silverwing and his father there were enough differences to make them feel fresh to this reader. Darkwing book contra costa county library bibliocommons. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading darkwing the silverwing trilogy book 1.
One cautionary notethe descriptions of animals eating each other may be disturbing to sensitive readers. Darkwing book by kenneth oppel 6 available editions. 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. But after his colony is massacred by a prowl of newlyevolved, catlike carnivores, dusks skills may prove to be the salvation of his colony as they embark on a. Jan 04, 2016 darkwing by kenneth oppel its the end of an era. From the author of the internationally acclaimed silverwing trilogy comes an extraordinary adventure set 65 million years ago. Darkwing ebook by kenneth oppel 9780061975127 rakuten kobo. Darkwing is a distant prequel to the silverwing trilogy and follows the journey of dusk, a chiropter whose distinct differences from the rest of his colony serve as a depiction of an early ancestor to bats. About how different animals might have been like after the dinosaurs died off.
A mustread for those that read all the time, or only read enough books to get by. The story is set in the early paleocene epoch, shortly after the extinction of large reptiles and mammals begin to flourish as the primary species on the planet. Darkwing, book by kenneth oppel mass market paperback. As the sun sets on the time of the dinosaurs, a new world is left in its wake. Dead water zone by kenneth oppel is a science fiction story that takes place called watertown. The dying of the light skulduggery pleasant, book 9 derek landy. Kenneth oppel s new novel tackles many classic themes of the youngadult genre family, identity, finding a place in the world and addresses them thoughtfully. In the age when the saurians are dying out and mammals are on the rise, dusk is a new kind of animal.
Readers of animal fantasy who arent disturbed by the violence, and especially fans of oppels other books, will. Kenneth oppel was born in the year 1967, in the mill town of port alberni located on vancouver island, bc. Kenneth oppel wrote his first novel at the age of 15, and enterprisingly sent it to his favourite writer, roald dahl. It is the prequel and fourth book of the silverwing series, and takes place 65 million. Dusk, the worlds first bat, must lead his colony to safety in a time of changing species. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read darkwing. Though not entirely unique its pretty easy to picture certain characters taking on faces from the silverwing saga, they are definitely just as loveable, if not more fun to read. Darkwing by kenneth oppel overdrive rakuten overdrive. Darkwing by kenneth oppel, 9780060850548, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. If it is a prequel it might be a recordbreaker for time span. After breaking one of the animal worlds biggest rules and becoming a fugitive, and getting lost at sea during a migration. Darkwing silverwing by kenneth oppel book cover, description, publication history. Theres definitely a darwinian theme running through the book. His awardwinning silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and was adapted into an animated tv series and a stage play.
Read a sample read a sample read a sample enlarge book cover. Silverwing, sunwing, firewing, and darkwing kenneth oppel. He is a prebat, perched on a new branch of evolution. Darkwing kenneth oppel harper collins browse inside isbn 9780002007443 this book can either be seen as a first book in a new series or as the 4th in an old series, written as a prequel. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. The links will take you to the web sites home page.
If you are interested in making a booking, please email him at. It describes the origins of the war between the birds and the beasts. Harpercollins 1 6 0 summary as the sun sets on the time of the dinosaurs, a new world is left in its wake. Read darkwing by kenneth oppel available from rakuten kobo.
Intruiging and fantastic are some of the few woeds that come close to having the ability to describe this book. Darkwing has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. By kenneth oppel darkwing by kenneth oppel before there were bats like shade, marina or even goth, there was a young chiroptera small arboreal glidernamed dusk. For this and hundreds of other book trailers, arranged by interest level and available. Dusk he alone can fly and see in the dark, in a colony where being different. The one thing i hated was the cliff hanger at the end but it is still an awesome book. The dark wing, a 2001 science fiction novel by walter h. It is the prequel and fourth book of the silverwing series, and takes place 65 million years before the events of the first book. An authors note highlights some of the actual fossil species that appear.
The main character, shade, is a small silverwing bat, who is frequently mocked and called runt. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. As the sun sets on the time of the dinosaurs, a new world is left in its. And where other chiropters glide, he has the urge to flap his sails. Author kenneth oppel discusses the background, research and development of his novel, darkwing, prequel to the silverwing books.
Sep 01, 2007 dusk is a misfit in his colony, a freak. Darkwing the silverwing trilogy book 1 kindle edition by oppel, kenneth, keith thompson. Printz honor for airborn, has crafted a breathtaking animal tale that reaches out to the human in all of us. Darkwing book by kenneth oppel 6 available editions half. In darkwing, oppel offers a celebration of difference in addition to a wonderful imagining of a pivotal moment in evolution. Darkwing the silverwing trilogy book 1 kindle edition. Darkwing known as dusk in the united kingdom is a young adult fantasy novel by canadian author kenneth oppel.
Kenneth oppel is the author of numerous books for young readers. Printz honor for airborn, has crafted a breathtaking animal. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Dusk he alone can fly and see in the dark, in a colony where being different means being shunnedor worse. Jan 01, 2007 the book, darkwing by kenneth oppel talks about the early life of bats 65 million years ago. May 08, 2010 book trailer created by analine johnson who is the librarian at centeno elementary in laredo, texas. If you can overlook the violence, darkwing is a fairly readable and enjoyable book. The book,darkwing by kenneth oppel talks about the early life of bats 65 million years ago.
Buy a cheap copy of darkwing book by kenneth oppel. The book, darkwing by kenneth oppel talks about the early life of bats 65 million years ago. Book ken to speak at your schools, libraries and conferences. Before there were bats like shade, marina or even goth, there was a young chiroptera small arboreal glidernamed dusk. Book trailer created by analine johnson who is the librarian at centeno elementary in laredo, texas. Oct 06, 2009 darkwing ebook written by kenneth oppel. The world is changing when the last of the saurian eggs were. I found darkwing to be excessively violent and fairly disturbing. He has only two claws instead of three, weak legs, unusually strong chest and shoulder muscles and the ability to see in the dark. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. Printz honor book award and the governor generals literary award. If you have any issues with the site, please dont hesitate to contact us. Another wonderful book that not only gives an exciting, unique story but also presents a thoughtprovoking plot.
The silverwing trilogy is a series of books written by kenneth oppel, which is a sort of gothicesque fantasy adventure about bats. Darkwing, a fictional bat monster associated with kamen rider knight. The story talks about a chiropter named dusk who was different from his colony. It is the story of a bat named dusk, who does not know that he is a bat. The complete kenneth oppel book list fictiondb is committed to providing the best possible fiction reference information. Darkwing kenneth oppel ebook harpercollins publishers. Unlike other chiropters, who can only glide down from their colonys home in a giant sequoia tree, dusk can actually fly, a skill that makes him an outcast.
Darkwing the silverwing trilogy book 1 kindle edition by. Even if you havent read the silverwing trilogy, this book is just as good as a standalone. Buy the paperback book darkwing by kenneth oppel at indigo. He had stronger chest and shoulder from the rest but had weak legs. Kenneth oppels new novel tackles many classic themes of the youngadult genre family, identity, finding a place in the world and addresses them thoughtfully. It focuses on two brothers one is very big and strong and the other is weak and nerdy. Darkwing ebook by kenneth oppel 9781443411233 rakuten kobo. Kenneth oppel reads from the prequel to his bestselling silverwing series.
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