Skønlitteratur for børn og unge: steampunk

Højt over den rullende isby Anchorage falder et lille luftskib fra himlen … Tom og Hester blev bragt sammen under dramatiske begivenheder. Begge har de mistet deres hjem, venner og familie. Nu strejfer de omkring på luftskibet Jenny Haniver, taknemmelige over at være sammen og lykkelige for at være i live. Men fjenderne ligger stadig på lur. Så Tom og Hester må søge tilflugt i en by hærget af pest, hjemsøgt af spøgelser og fuld af dødelige hemmeligheder … "Mortal Engines"-bøgerne foregår i et fantastisk univers, hvor verdens byer er blevet mobile. På gigantiske hjul kører de største byer rundt og forfølger de små i en evig jagt efter brændstof og ressourcer. Drengen Tom bor i London og arbejder med "byfangst". Da han møder flygtningepigen Hester fra en af de byer, han har "skraldet", ændres hans liv drastisk. Første bog kommer som biograffilm instrueret af Peter Jackson – manden bag RINGENES HERRE og HOBITTEN.

London har længe gemt sig for de større, hurtigere og mere sultne rullende byer. Men nu er det tid til at komme ud i lyset igen og finde nye, svagere byer at jage og fortære. Under en hektisk jagt på en mindre by bliver Tom Natsworthy kastet ned fra Londons gigantiske stålkonstruktion. Sammen med Hester Shaw – en pige med et morderisk temperament og ar på både krop og sjæl – må han nu kæmpe for at komme tilbage til byen. Det bliver en skæbnesvanger rejse, og Tom erfarer snart, at det ikke er helt ligetil at skelne ven fra fjende … Læs bogen – se filmen! Første bog kommer nu som biograffilm med PETER JACKSON – manden bag RINGENES HERRE- og HOBITTEN-trilogierne – bag roret. Anden bog i Mortal Engines-serien udkommer efterår 2018. Tredje og fjerde bog er under forberedelse.

Hester og Tom har slået sig ned i den statiske by Anchorage, langt fra deres ungdoms farefulde trækbyer og højtflyvende luftskibe. Deres datter, Wren, drømmer om at følge i forældrenes fodspor og rejse væk på eventyr. Så da en charmerende pirat dukker op, griber Wren chancen for at slå en handel af. Hvis hun får en plads om bord på piratens ubåd, vil hun hjælpe ham med at stjæle en mystisk bog fra Anchorages bibliotek. En bog, der kan blive meget farlig i de forkerte hænder … SE FILMEN - LÆS FORTSÆTTELSEN HER!

"MEDRIVENDE OG INTELLIGENT." THE SUNDAY TIMES I trækbyernes storhedstid var London både frygtet og beundret. Nu står byen tilbage som et ensomt, ødelagt vrag … Tom Natsworthy og hans datter, Wren, flyver omkring på Fugleruten og prøver at glemme Hesters svigt og bedrag. Deres rejse fører dem til London, og her gør far og datter en enestående opdagelse: en hemmelighed, som kan vende op og ned på kampen mellem trækbyerne og de statiske byer. Hester hjemsøges af fortidens spøgelser og må stå ansigt til ansigt med en fjende, der truer med at udrydde hele menneskeheden … Se filmen – læs fortsættelsen her! Byernes kamp er fjerde og sidste bog i Mortal Engines-serien. Bog 1, De rullende byer, er filmatiseret af Peter Jackson, manden bag Ringenes Herre-filmene. Læs også bog 2, Forrædernes fest, og bog 3, Helvedesmaskiner.

Med tilbageholdt åndedræt rører jeg ved den næsten usynlige cirkel. Det summer i fingerspidserne og i mit hoved. Evnen ligger efterhånden som en forlængelse af mine tanker, og jeg behøver ikke engang koncentrere mig. Portalen åbner sig.Splittelsen mellem urværkere og evneløse vokser. Nil er fanget i konfliktens midtpunkt, og hvis hun skal redde dem, hun elsker, må hun få kontrol over sine feyevner.Dorian har lært, at han må passe på sit hjerte, selv hvis det betyder, at han må give slip på Nil. Og da menneskehedens overlevelse trues, står han over for en skæbnesvanger beslutning.Men Kuppelbyens fjender er langt farligere, end nogen af dem kunne forestille sig.Mekaniske Hjerter er andet bind i den dystopiske steampunkserie URVÆRKERNE.Første bind i serien blev nomineret til Årets Danske Fantasydebut 2022.

Jeg ligger på ryggen i græsset og studerer mit værk, en lille kobberfugl med blågrønne vinger og en elegant nøgle til at trække den op med. Urværksfuglen flyver over mit hoved. Den pipper i takt med de klikkende tandhjul, som får vingerne til at bevæge sig. Jeg lukker øjnene og prøver at lade, som om fuglen ikke er der, at det ikke er mig, der har samlet den, og at jeg stadig er normal. 15-årige Nil bor under en gigantisk kuppel, som beskytter de sidste mennesker på Jorden mod en ødelagt verden. Befolkningen i Kuppelbyen er opdelt i evneløse og urværkere, for i Kuppelbyen er moderne teknologi bandlyst, og alt drives i stedet af mekaniske urværker. Da Nil opdager, at hun har urværksevner, må hun forlade sin familie og begynde på Urværkerskolen. Men noget er helt galt i Kuppelbyen, og snart er Nil hvirvlet ind i begivenheder, der truer det lille samfunds skrøbelige eksistens. Samtidig skal hun forholde sig til sine første svære oplevelser med kærligheden og en voksende forvirring omkring sin seksualitet. URVÆRKERNE er første bind i en medrivende steampunk-serie, hvor tandhjulene drejer og fortæller om kærlighed, at finde sig selv og opdage, at man har skjulte evner i en forunderlig og dystopisk verden.

Katten Kaptajn Nauti er Neptuns første og enesteubådskaptajn. I stor nød møder han den unge Timmi. Timmi kanhjælpe, for han har særlige færdigheder og masser af mod. Også dykker Kaptajn Nauti og Timmi ned i det dybe havs eventyrsammen.Denne børnebog med sine dobbeltsidede farvede illustrationerinviterer dig til at kigge, læse, læse højt og drømme.Dette er bind 1 i den flersprogede børnebogsserie KaptajnNauti.på tysk: Kapitän Nauti und die Suche nach dem richtigen Wegpå platttsyk: Kaptein Nauti un dat Söken na Tohuuspå engelsk: Submarine Captain Nauti and the Search for theCourse Home

A dangerous clown. Deadly butterflies. Amonster on a mysterious island. Scavenger dogs in a broken world. A race to> Thirteen short stories from divergingworlds. Stepping Sideways features thirteen short stories fromtalented Australian authors. Some are steampunk, others dystopian, but allcombine to create unique and intriguing stories that will transport you into>

A Saskwyan flight mechanic with uncanny luck, seventeen-year-old Robin Arianhod grew up in the shadow of a decade-long war. But the skies are stalked by the Coyote-a ruthless Klonn pilot who picks off crippled airships and retreating soldiers. And as the only person to have survived an aerial dance with Saskwya's greatest scourge, Robin has earned his attention. As a pilot, Robin is good. But the Coyote is better. When he shoots her down and takes her prisoner, Robin finds herself locked into a new kind of dance. The possibility of genuine affection from a man who should be her enemy has left her with a choice: accept the Coyote's offer of freedom and romance in exchange for repairing a strange rocket pack that could spell Saskwya's defeat, but become a traitor to her country. Or betray her own heart and escape. If she takes the rocket pack and flees, she could end the war from the inside. All she has to do is fly.Filled with intrigue, forbidden romance, and a touch of steampunk, The Skylark's Song soars in this new duology from the award-winning author of The Accidental Turn Series.

Robin Arianhod is on the run. Trapped behind enemy lines, her only choice is to lose herself in the sprawling capital of Klonn. But hiding in the shadows is a disservice to the rocket pack she escaped with, and to the man she once considered foe. Instead, she'll enact his plan, harness the incredible power of the pack, and stop the war from the inside.Wanted posters stalk her every move as rumor fuels the Skylark's rise, and her attempts at vigilantism attract the attention of more than just the city guards. Robin finds herself embroiled in the machinations of a mysterious underground rebellion-Klonnish citizens as tired of the war as she is. But are they really her allies, or are they using the Skylark as bait? And can she really trust that her former archnemesis turned his coat? Or will the secret of his true identity lead Robin, and her newfound friends, to their deaths?Rife with high-flying action, subterfuge, and deception, The Skylark's Sacrifice is the explosive conclusion to the saga of war-torn Saskwya, and the one pilot who can change it all.

"When the sands of time shift, I Will be your portal."In a world of secrets, the fate of the New World rests in the hands of three unlikely heroes. Hugh Geber, Barrington Delphin and Emily Le Fey are in hiding under the protection of the Collins family at the University of Science and Progression after returning to Portis-Montis with the lore book of magic. The unexpected arrival of Adelia Geber, Hugh's sister-in-law, has only added to the complicated mix. With tensions rising across the New World, and the battle for Skellig-Krieg against forces loyal to the Elf King looming, Hugh, Barrington and Emily find themselves torn between joining the fight or pursuing the books of lore. When the news reaches them that the Elf King and Robert Smithson are already on the trail of the next book, the group must face their fears and make a decision that could decide the fate of the world.Will they join the fight and risk losing those they love, or will they pursue the books, which in the wrong hands, will spell disaster?

Explore All 14 Possible Endings!You're a steel dragon with marble eyes, strong claws, and long-plated wings that promise to carry you to new and exciting places. All of that would be fantastic except for one persnickety defect: You unexpectedly zap people when they touch you. And now you've been thrown out and are hiding behind a dumpster.You watch three street boys searching for parts to sell. If they catch you, they'll take you apart for scraps. Hiding won't be an option for much longer, but do you fight them or make a run for it?Choose wisely, Dear Shocking Dragon, for the world may be at your wingtips depending on your next move.

Forfatter Stine BahrtForsideillustrator Betina DrewsDa skyggedæmonen lægger sine hænder over mit håndled, tiltager den pulserende fornemmelse.”Hvad vil det koste?” spørger jeg og forsøger igen at trække hånden til mig.Denne gang slipper han ikke. I stedet ser han sultent på mig, og et gådefuldt smil kruser om hans læber. ”Ingenting.” Penny efterlades ubeskyttet på himmelskibet, da hendes forældre forsvinder i Londals tågede gader. Hun og barndomsvennen, James, forsøger at skaffe mandskab, men ingen vil flyve under en kvindelig, uvelsignet kaptajn. Samtidig ånder Skyggeparlamentet dem i nakken med forældede krav, trusler og skæbnesvangre hemmeligheder. Desperation tvinger Penny til at indgå en farefuld alliance, som vækker ukendte længsler og rykker hendes forestillinger om rigtigt og forkert. Vinger af skygger & torden er første bind i en dark fantasyserie fyldt med steampunk og romantik. Her kæmper attenårige Penny for at navigere i et net af mystik, lidenskab og væsner fra underverdenen.

Events are spiraling out of control inside Dragonwall, as Shayla's enemies seek to turn the tables on her, and Kale finds his position as the knights' commander challenged. When the queen asks Kale to report to a nearby village that has been raided, he jumps at the chance to get away from the politics and intrigue. Little does he realize he's about to uncover a terrifying secret that may change the course of history…Meanwhile, the Iron Horse makes a surprise stop when Socrates and his team discover a train wreck filled with the mummified remains of an ancient crew. While studying the site, they make another unexpected discovery: The crater beyond Dragonwall is home to a previously unknown civilization; a race of humans living in a city of pyramids and possessing strange, powerful new technologies.The crew's excitement is soon tempered by the realization that these timid farmers are not just shy of strangers… they are in fact slaves. Worse yet, their overseers are a race of creatures unlike any the crew have previously encountered. They are dangerous. They are powerful. And they are legion.Clockwork Legion is Book 4 of Sedgwick's "Iron Horse" series, a follow-up to the best-selling steampunk series "The Tinkerer's Daughter."

It's the end of the line for the Iron Horse!The unthinkable has happened. The Iron Horse is destroyed, the crew disbanded, and war is once again on the horizon. Refugees pour into Astatia and Danaise. Resources are running low.Kale and Shayla remain in Dragonwall, Kale sworn to wed Queen Aileen and take Dane's place, while Shayla has survived an attempted murder only to find her life permanently changed. The future hangs in the balance, and everything just may rest on the shoulders of one small halfling named Micah. Is this the end for the crew, once and for all?Thankfully, Socrates has a plan. All that remains is to discover the Clockwork Legion's weakness and exploit it. But will Socrates find the right strategy in time? Will he be able to convince the other civilizations to join and defeat this new enemy? Will Breeze and Tinker answer the call one last time, or is it already too late? Only one thing is certain: after this adventure, nothing will be the same.

"Run!" cried Grace. "It's a ... snow tornado!"It's the height of summer in Moreland, and Grace Griffin and her fellow warden Tom Eely are sweltering in the heat until they answer a strange call for help that comes through on the amazing Griffin map.After teleporting to Oakwell, they find the town paralysed by a freezing snowstorm, which is ruining the famous summer market that brings in visitors and trade.Using their mystery-solving skills and amazing inventions, can Grace and Tom find the cause of the weird weather and restore summer from the snow?

Welcome to Terraltum, the invisible continent floating above our world. It is a realm of magic, intrigue, and myth come to life.Jamie possesses the magical ability to read human and animal emotions, despite living among the non-magical humans on the surface. Nikki, heir to one of Terraltum's most powerful Houses, wants nothing more than to compete in the conjuring arena and leave politics behind.Their paths collide when Jamie's guardian goes missing and powerful political machinations result in Nikki's banishment to the surface. Jamie sets out on a quest to find his guardian, unaware that Nikki's family rivals are hunting him, and that only a reluctant Nikki can save him from what they have unleashed. Together they will team up with a found family of banished Skyfolk, who must unlock the full strength of their magic in order to prevent a catastrophic conflict between their two worlds.

The thrilling conclusion of the riveting saga that is Stranger World!!! It's been nearly a decade since Castle first began the series for his daughter, who had become bedridden due to illness. In that time his loveable and unique characters have journeyed through an unimaginable world of wonder, terror and true imagination. In this final installment, combat pilot George Stapleton awakens back home after a four-year slumber. His wife, daughter, and new neighbors (who all seem vaguely familiar) try to convince him that the snarky hologram The Leftenant, the gargoyle butler Cheeves, and the assassin-fan girl Sgt. Harper, were little more than figments of his imagination. And the fantastical, upside-down world that is known as Stranger World was nothing more than a coma-induced dream. But was it? "Filled with twists and turns and the strange and bizarre that we have come to expect from the fantastic futuristic world created by Jack Castle, Stranger Dream is a fitting end to this unparalleled saga." >"Sick daughter inspires writer to create "Stranger World", which has often been described as Westworld meets Alice in Wonderland.">(5.0 out of 5 Stars)"For those of you who haven't started the Stranger World series, I highly recommend you do so today! My daughter and I started the series together when she was ten and have been reading the series for the last four years. Even my mom (66) is hooked on the series, so it literally has something for everybody and with no foul language to boot! Some people like to start with the prequel, "Stranger Origins" but personally, I like starting with Stranger World and not knowing all the secrets in advance, then Stranger Realm, then Stranger Tides and I just read Stranger Desert in one sitting. According to the author's facebook page, the next book (climax) is coming out in October of this year so I'm going to go back to the beginning (stranger origins) and find all the Easter eggs I may have missed." >(5.0 out of 5 Stars) OUT OF THIS WORLD!"Jack Castle's final installment of Stranger World is out of this world! This last chapter of the saga is a nod to of all of the best loved characters and moments of the series all rolled up in a spectacular finish. However, anyone who has been to Stranger World knows this can't be the end! Looking forward to the upcoming spin off series!"-Amazon "My copy of "Stranger World" is soiled with the literary goodness of dog-eared pages, adorned with coffee stains and snack particles, these from reading through the chapters time and again. The characters become your close companions, you are there with them as they navigate through the dark and savage corners of this Stranger World. Enter Stranger World and experience it for yourself. Great read!"-Joyce HarwoodAmazon

This omnibus edition of the Hard as Stone series brings the entire trilogy together in one volume!Includes Hard as Stone, Thick as Blood, and Strong as Steel.

"Fast-paced, clever, and allegorical, this novel considers what makes people human after all. Sedition is powerful because of its social commentary, compelling setting, and unexpected heroine." - FOREWORD REVIEWSShe was created for more than slavery; she was built for rebellion.In an alternate Victorian England, clockwork cyborgs provide the primary source of labor for the upper class. Known as biomatons, they are property by law and have been manipulated and mind-controlled into subservience.Taryn Roft, a 17-year-old girl, attending classes at Grafton's School of Mechanicks in London has a secret. What's even worse-she cannot remember anything before her twelfth birthday.When a mysterious privateer discovers her secret, he offers her an ultimatum: accompany him to his airship, or her secret will be revealed to everyone. For Taryn, it's not much of a choice. Facing prejudice and cruelty may be nothing new to the only girl at an all-boys' school, but the further from home she gets, the darker her situation becomes.With danger around every corner and holes in her mind, can Taryn uncover the truth and prevent her own destruction before she can sow the seeds of sedition?"It's a story of horror, of nightmares brought to life. But it is also a story about love, hope and trust. A story about making horrible mistakes and having to live with them. It is a story about redemption but also, of course, of Sedition." - Hanna Palm, Goodreads & Bookstagrammer (librarianofterrasen)"Sedition is definitely a book for fans of introspective, deep characters who are enraged by the injustice of the world." - Cat Rector, author of The Goddess of Nothing at All"A good steampunk story ought to say something about society. Seditiondoes this."- Chris Patrick Carolan, author of The Nightshade Cabal"Sedition is one of the most creative and innovative books that I've read this year!...One highlight of this book is that the world-building is amazing, full of automatons and gas lamps. I felt like I was transported back in time to an alternative Victorian London, and I loved it." - Leighton, Layton's Book Reviews

After a narrow escape from the Gray Elite, Raven's journey brings more answers than she expected, revealing as much about her heart as her magic. Will the truth behind her power be enough to change the world or protect the ones she loves?

Maeko only wants to protect the people she cares about. Somehow, that goal has taken her from living a life as a pickpocket on the streets of London trying to pay off her mum's debt, to becoming deeply enmeshed in rising hostilities between the Pirates and the Literati.Now she has offers from both sides to help protect her loved ones. But things have gotten more dangerous. All around her the Pirates and Lits are hard at work on ways to destroy each other. Meanwhile, things are spiraling out of control with Chaff and Ash.With Macak as her one constant companion, Maeko is going to have to decide for herself who she will trust. She needs to be at her most clever to survive this and she's going to need someone's help to keep from getting caught in the crossfire.