Leviathan: Leviathan; Behemoth; Goliath

Brief Description: Includes excerpt ([8] p.) from the second book in the Leviathan trilogy: Behemoth. Brief Description: In an alternate 1914 Europe, fifteen-year-old Austrian Prince Alek, on the run from the Clanker Powers who are attempting to take over the globe using mechanical machinery, forms an uneasy alliance with Deryn who, disguised as a boy to join the British Air Service, is learning to fly genetically engineered beasts. Brief Description: Includes an excerpt from the second book in the Leviathan trilogy, "Behemoth."Publisher Marketing: Destiny meets history in the complete boxed set of the riveting, "New York Times "bestselling Leviathan trilogy. It is the cusp of World War I. The Austro-Hungarians and Germans have their Clankers, steam-driven iron machines loaded with guns and ammunition. The British Darwinists employ genetically fabricated animals as their weaponry. Their "Leviathan" is a whale airship, and the most masterful beast in the British fleet. In this striking futuristic rendition of an alternate past where machines are pitted against genetically modified beasts, Aleksandar Ferdinand, a Clanker, and Deryn Sharp, a Darwinist, are on opposite sides in the First World War. But their paths cross in the most unexpected way, and together they embark on an around-the-world adventure.... One that will change both their lives forever. This collectible boxed set contains the complete Leviathan trilogy: "Leviathan," "Behemoth," and "Goliath." Review Citations:

Audio File 03/01/2010 pg. 65 (EAN 9780743583886, Compact Disc)

Booklist 08/01/2009 pg. 58 (EAN 9781416971733, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 08/24/2009 pg. 62 (EAN 9781416971733, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Romantic Times 10/01/2009 pg. 76 (EAN 9781416971733, Hardcover)

Kirkus Review - Children 09/01/2009 (EAN 9781416971733, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

School Library Journal 09/01/2009 pg. 176 (EAN 9781416971733, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2009 (EAN 9781416971733, Hardcover)

Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2009 pg. 689 (EAN 9781416971733, Hardcover)

New York Times Book Review 11/08/2009 pg. 21 (EAN 9781416971733, Hardcover)

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2009 (EAN 9781416971733, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2009 pg. 37 (EAN 9781416971733, Hardcover)

ALA Best Books Young Adults 03/01/2010 pg. 16 (EAN 9781416971733, Hardcover)

ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2010 pg. 28 (EAN 9781416971733, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 (EAN 9781416971733, Hardcover)

Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2010 pg. 220 (EAN 9781416971733, Hardcover)

Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2010 pg. 144 (EAN 9781416971733, Hardcover)

Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2011 pg. 1086 (EAN 9781416971733, Hardcover)

Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2011 pg. 1086 (EAN 9781416971740, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Westerfeld, Scott Scott Westerfeld is the author of the Leviathan series, the first book of which was the winner of the 2010 Locus Award for Best Young Adult Fiction. His other novels include the "New York Times" bestseller "Afterworlds", the worldwide bestselling" "Uglies series, "The Last Days", "Peeps", "So Yesterday", and the Midnighters trilogy. Visit him at ScottWesterfeld.com or follow him on Twitter at @ScottWesterfeld. Contributor Bio:  Thompson, Keith Keith Thompson's work has appeared in books, magazines, TV, video games and films. Upcoming games that include conceptual design by Keith are Borderlands and Aliens: Colonial Marines. Keith has also written several books on concept art techniques, the latest being How to Draw and Paint the Undead. See his work on the Web at keiththompsonart.com.