Skyward
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 528
Published: 2018
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Skyward, The Skyward .
There are 528 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Orion Publishing Co .
Brandon Sanderson was born in Nebraska in 1975. Since then he has written the Mistborn series, amongst others, become a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author and been hailed as the natural successor to Robert Jordan. He lives in Utah.
This book is in the following series:
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Maine Student Book Award
This book was recognised by the Maine Student Book Award.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
another brisk YA fantasy from Sanderson - inventive, action-stuffed and surprising until the end * SFX *
Secrets intensify this ripping yarn, which is crammed with peril, thrills and snappy dialogue * Daily Mail *
Steelheart is the literature equivalent of a blockbuster; episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn. * SCI FI NOW *
Skyward is an adventure and a half that you won't want to miss. Even hardcore Cosmere fans will enjoy the special mix of fantasy and sci-fi that unfolds as you watch Spensa learn what it means to be truly brave. * TOR.COM *
All the main characteristics of a Sanderson novel from a writer at the top of his game. * FANTASY BOOK REVIEW *
Full of action * THE SUN *
as always, Brandon Sanderson creates a unique and interesting universe we get to explore alongside the protagonist...a fun, action packed ride for those of us who remain a child at heart. * Best Fantasy Books *
With this action-packed trilogy opener, Sanderson offers up a resourceful, fearless heroine and a memorable cast-including a strangely humorous, mushroom-obsessed robot-set against the backdrop of a desperate conflict. As the pulse-pounding story intensifies and reveals its secrets, a cliffhanger ending sets things up for the next instalment. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *
The world of The Reckoners is suddenly presented in all its glory. It's an incredibly vibrant setting that showcases the entire breadth of Sanderson's talent. Expect to finish this one in single sitting. * Upcoming 4 Me *
This deeply entertaining first episode in a series is for fans of aerial warfare stories in which the characters are as well-devised as the machines. * MORNING STAR *
The stories are complex, fascinating, and filled to the brim with three-dimensional characters * Fantasy Book Review *
Startling revelations and stakes-raising implications ... Sanderson plainly had a ball with this nonstop, highflying opener, and readers will too * Kirkus (starred review) *
Firefight is a visual, almost cinematic novel * Buzzy Mag *
Firefight is a rollercoaster ride of action, entertainment, and humour * Smash Dragons *
Firefight is filled with a spine-tingling adventure and heart-racing action that promises to satisfy fans both new and old * Fantasy Book Critic *
Steelheart is the literature equivalent of a blockbuster; episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn. * SCI FI NOW *
A terrifically tall tale, packaging the superhero action into compelling, punchy chapters that keep you reading. It's a fast, feisty read with characters that are skillfully drawn, assassinations, gunfights, physics bending motorcycle chases and a world you can't wait to hear more about. * SFX *
Full of action * THE SUN *
