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Will Everett has always wished for an adventure.
Little does he know his adventure starts the moment he boards the Boundless. There is a murder, and now Will protects a key that can unlock the train¹s hidden treasures. Villains are fast on his heels and strange creatures are lurking outside the windows, as the Boundless hurtles across the country. Together with Maren, a gifted escape artist, and Mr. Dorian, a circus ringmaster with amazing abilities, Will must save the Boundless before someone else winds up dead.
His adventure may have begun without him knowing…but how it ends is up to Will.
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“Nick Podehl’s enthusiasm and flairsweep listeners off on a marvelous audio adventure across Canada on the Boundless, the longest train in theworld…Podehl aptly voices a brave and conflicted teenager who is determined todo the right thing. As narrator, he is a marvel at creating about a zillioncharacters ranging from ‘colony-class’ poor folks to first-class rich,including grasping merchants, growling brakemen, Chinese workers, and even aroaring Sasquatch. Perhaps best and most mysterious is the Métis ringmaster,Mr. Dorian, slightly exotic and measured in tone, although angered by thecultural discrimination he faces on a daily basis. Winner of the AudioFileEarphones Award.”
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“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…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.”
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“Dangers both natural and supernatural abound, as well as a certain amount of social commentary regarding class and ethnicity. Oppel’s imagination and sense of adventure never disappoint, and readers should thrill to this rousing tale as it barrels ahead at full speed.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
— Booklist (starred review) -
“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 Airborn.”
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“Once again, Oppel proves himself to be one of the premier writers of action and adventure for a middle-grade audience.”
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“Oppel’s imagination and sense of wonder bring this story to life, making it an unusual take on childhood dreams of adventure and one wild ride.”
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“This middle-grade book has a little something for everyone: adventure, mystery, fantasy, and romance…Oppel ties everything together in a way that will grab young readers and keep them hooked until the end. Recommended.”
— Library Media Connection
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Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
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An Amazon Best Book of the Month for Children, April 2014
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About Kenneth Oppel
Kenneth 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 Times. Born on Canada’s Vancouver Island, he now resides in Toronto with his wife and children.
About Nick Podehl
Nick Podehl is a professional voice actor. He has narrated numerous audiobooks, many of which have won prestigious awards, including fourteen AudioFile Earphones Awards. He currently lives and works around Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife.