The Boundless, by Kenneth Oppel

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The Boundless, the greatest train ever built, is on its maiden voyage across the country, and first-class passenger Will Everett is about to embark on the adventure of his life! When Will ends up in possession of the key to a train car containing priceless treasures, he becomes the target of sinister figures from his past. In order to survive, Will must join a traveling circus, enlisting the aid of Mr. Dorian, the ringmaster and leader of the troupe, and Maren, a girl his age who is an expert escape artist. With villains fast on their heels, can Will and Maren reach Will’s father and save The Boundless before someone winds up dead? “Canadian railway history, fantasy, a flutter of romance—and a thoughtful examination of social injustice—collide in this entertaining swashbuckler from the author of Printz Honor–winning Airborne” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).

The Boundless, by Kenneth Oppel

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19756 in Books
• Brand: Oppel, Kenneth
• Published on: 2015-05-05
• Released on: 2015-05-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.63" h x 1.00" w x 5.13" l, .35 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

The Boundless, by Kenneth Oppel

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An Amazon Best Children’s Book of the Month, April 2014: Mirroring a slice of actual railway history, the Boundless is a train of epic proportion, an eccentric visionary’s dream made real by the sweat and lives of many. The book's protagonist, Will Everett, is a young man who yearns for adventure, finding it first when he participates in securing the final spike of the Boundless’ tracks and years later on her inaugural voyage. By the time the train leaves the station, Will’s family has literally gone from rags to riches, and he finds himself responsible for keeping a special boxcar’s treasures safe from thieves who will stop at nothing—even murder. Along with his friend Maren, an escape artist with the traveling circus onboard, Will realizes untapped bravery, loyalty, and friendship that help him face a multitude of dangers. The Boundless successfully mixes history, folklore, and imagination into a sweeping adventure story that is a delight to read.---Seira Wilson

From School Library Journal Gr 5–8—All aboard for an exciting tale of steam-powered automatons, a bloodthirsty sasquatch, colorful circuses, and magical paintings. Aspiring artist Will Everett knows he's not cut out to follow in the footsteps of his railroad manager father, but his pampered life leaves little opportunity for adventure. Then he boards The Boundless, the world's largest and most luxurious train. After acquiring the key to the railway owner's funeral car, Will is running for his life, pursued by deadly enemies who will do anything to possess the car's valuable contents. He is rescued by Mr. Dorian, ringmaster of the famed Zircus Dante, and an escape artist called The Miraculous Maren. These two performers, however, have their own secret agenda for helping Will. As The Boundless thunders toward its destination, Will must decide who to trust, if anyone. Along the way, Will is on the adventure of a lifetime. With its imaginative plot, cast of colorful, well-rounded characters, and nonstop action, Oppel's latest is a delight to read from the first page right through the satisfying conclusion. Take note: This book will be popular!—Alissa J. Bach, Oxford Public Library, MI

From Booklist *Starred Review* Will’s quiet life changes when he travels westward and takes part in the golden-spike ceremony completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. True, he’s nearly killed by an avalanche and a sasquatch, but he also meets Maren, the young circus performer he can’t forget. Three years later, Will joins his father for the inaugural journey of the Boundless, a mammoth train hauling 947 cars and 6,495 passengers across the continent. Along the way, Will learns that two groups plan to steal priceless treasures (including the golden spike) from a vaultlike mausoleum car. Hunted by a villainous gang, Will must rely on his wits, his courage, and his friends, including Maren and her circus community. Best known for his Printz Honor Book, Airborn (2004), and the Silverwing series, Oppel offers a grand adventure story that is firmly rooted in Canadian history but which is never limited by mere recorded facts. This vividly imagined, present-tense narrative features a series of heart-stopping action scenes involving dozens of memorable characters, many of them introduced in the 1885 segment and revealing themselves more fully aboard the Boundless. An epic journey novel with a distinctive setting, a powerful sense of adventure, and just a whiff of steampunk. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Oppel’s Silverwings trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and Airborn received a Printz Honor. Expect hoards of passengers aboard The Boundless. Grades 4-7. --Carolyn Phelan

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71 of 73 people found the following review helpful. Great adventure, but not for eight-year-olds By Lynn The publisher's target audience is on the young side--as a middle school librarian, I'd say The Boundless is appropriate for well-adjusted, grounded-in-reality, middle schoolers, not eight-year-olds. It has themes of fairness, independence and courage, all of which I encourage in children.There have been reviews that say the book had sex in it. Not that I remember. There's blushing and bare shoulders, both of which are appropriate for middle school students. Did I miss something? I recall the main characters don't have anything more going on than a crush---again appropriate for middle school children.There was a review that mentioned the word fecking. Fecking is considered a mild swear word in Ireland. It's a minced oath, much like dang or heck. Yes, it is a minced oath for "the f-word," but this provides parents a good opportunity to have a meaningful discussion with their middle school child about *their* family values--what is appropriate for them to say---and the difference between what you read and what you say or do.Now--looking at the book for children aged 11-13----- by the time kids get into middle school, many use words like hell---even if their parents don't know about it. And even if they don't use the words themselves, books that do not use appropriately authentic language are largely left unread. Children can spot phony a mile away. "Golly, Gee Willikers!" (Just to show how language evolves, gee was a minced oath at one time)But once again, in my opinion the publisher set the target audience too young. The book is a well written middle school book, incorporating Canadian history and folklore into a train adventure that both boys and girls can enjoy.

181 of 215 people found the following review helpful. Why Must Authors Aiming at Kids Introduce Adult Situations? By M. Stade Because my son was learning through exploring facets of Stellaluna I found Silverwing. We both enjoyed reading Silverwing because of it's innovation and action. Then, I checked out Boundless. Why do adults that aim their writing at children INSIST on using foul language? In this book Mr. Oppel even introduces the "f-word" even though he spells it f e c k i n g using many instances of h e l l, not as the place. Also he introduces sex and prostitution. All in a children's book. Where are the editors? Does no other responsible adult read these books with kids in mind? Or is teaching these things to kids OK?

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful. Pefect page turning train robbery story By Lizz A. Belle I was a little skeptical when I picked up this book about whether I would like it, yet after three or so pages I was hooked. I could not put the book down.Boundless is the story of a young man whose father goes from rags to riches after saving a railroad baron from certain death in an avalanche. After the baron's death, the father continues the baron's dream of building the world's longest train and that is where our story truly begins. The Boundless, the world's longest train car procession, is making its maiden voyage across Canada (sea to sea as the book puts it). Will, our young man, has just quarreled with his father after telling him he wishes to go to art school and not become a business man. In the midst of the first stop, Will witnesses a murder for the key to the funeral car (for the train carries the body of a railroad baron in a funeral car, which is rumored to be loaded with gold, jewels and other riches, much like a pharaoh's tomb). What follows is an elaborate plot involving circus folk, an evil brakeman who is out to kill Will and anyone else standing in his way of those riches and a constant struggle of Will's conscience as to his purpose in life. I could not put the book down and finished it in a day.Everyone loves a good train robbery story as evidence by its ever presence in movies and books as well as folklore and this book is no exception. The plot is expertly woven, the characters splendidly detailed, you hate the bad people and cheer for the good ones. The story never bogs down in its 336 pages. This is a wonderful tale for all audiences, though I do think younger children under the audience range of 8 might find it scary since there is some violence. All in all a terrific read.

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