My Rating: 4 out of 4
This is my first "Steampunk" book. I wasn't sure what to expect but basically it is Science Fiction and Fantasy. The setting is in the future and an entire population is living in a mountain. They use coal and steam for their energy source. They are not allowed to invent anything because they feel the advancement of society is what caused them to have to flee from a poisoned world and live in this protected environment they created. They are not allowed to be creative or write, draw, or create new music.
Trenton, the main character loves mechanical things and engineering. He is taken into custody in the first chapter for an invention that he created that seemed to shut down part of the city. It turns out it wasn't his doing but he was called in to help fix the problem. He begins to investigate the mystery behind the shut down. As he explores, he meets a girl named Kallista who knows the something about the mystery and he begins to work on the problem with her. They begin to build a mechanical dragon from clues left by Kallista's missing father. This project takes them deeper into the mystery of Cove.
This is a great story! I am going to order this for my elementary students. It is not too scary or difficult but is a good introduction to steampunk. I discovered an excellent book trailer that makes me wish for a movie.
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