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OverviewVictor and Konrad are the twin brothers Frankenstein. They are nearly inseparable. Growing up, their lives are filled with imaginary adventures...until the day their adventures turn all too real. They stumble upon The Dark Library, and secret books of alchemy and ancient remedies are discovered. Father forbids that they ever enter the room again, but this only peaks Victor's curiosity more. When Konrad falls gravely ill, Victor is not be satisfied with the various doctors his parents have called in to help. He is drawn back to The Dark Library where he uncovers an ancient formula for the Elixir of Life. Elizabeth, Henry, and Victor immediately set out to find assistance in a man who was once known for his alchemical works to help create the formula. Determination and the unthinkable outcome of losing his brother spur Victor on in the quest for the three ingredients that will save Konrads life. After scaling the highest trees in the Strumwald, diving into the deepest lake caves, and sacrificing one's own body part, the three fearless friends risk their lives to save another. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kenneth OppelPublisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 21.80cm Weight: 0.399kg ISBN: 9781442403154ISBN 10: 1442403152 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 23 August 2011 Recommended Age: From 12 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAdventures do not come more thrilling, gorgeously written or absorbing than this. <p><p> -- The London Times Oppel's novel is a gripping tale of undying devotion, mixing hope with foreboding. -- The Horn Book in a STARRED review Adventures do not come more thrilling, gorgeously written or absorbing than this. --London Times Author InformationKenneth Oppel is the author of numerous books for young readers. His award-winning Silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and been adapted as an animated TV series and stage play. Airborn won a Michael L. Printz Honor Book Award and the Canadian Governor General's Literary Award for children's literature; its sequel, Skybreaker, was a New York Times bestseller and was named Children's Novel of the Year by the London Times. He is also the author of Half Brother, This Dark Endeavor, Such Wicked Intent, and The Boundless. Born on Canada's Vancouver Island, he has lived in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, Canada; in England and Ireland; and now resides in Toronto with his wife and children. Visit him at KennethOppel.ca. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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