Kenneth Oppel

Photo by: Jim Gillett About the Author: Ken Oppel has published more than fifteen books for children. In 1995, he won the Air Canada Award for the best Canadian writer under the age of thirty. Formerly Books for Young People Editor at Quill & Quire magazine, he now writes full time. He lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his wife and children. Book: When does obsession become madness? Tragedy has forced sixteen-year-old Victor Frankenstein to swear off alchemy forever. He burns the Dark Library. He vows he will never dabble in the dark sciences again—just as he vows he will no longer covet Elizabeth, his brother’s betrothed. If only these things were not so tempting. When he and Elizabeth discover a portal into the spirit world, they cannot resist. Together with Victor’s twin, Konrad, and their friend Henry, the four venture into a place of infinite possibilities where power and passion reign. But as they search for the knowledge to raise the dead, they unknowingly unlock a darkness from which they may never return. What: Ken Oppel will discuss and sign his newest novel for young adults, Such Wicked Intent. When: Wednesday, September 5, 7:00 p.m. Where: Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079 Admission: In order to go through the signing line and meet Ken Oppel for book personalization, please purchase Such Wicked Intent from Blue Willow Bookshop. A limited number of autographed copies of Ken’s books will be available for purchase after the event. If you cannot attend the event, but would like a personalized copy of his book, please call us before the event at (281) 497-8675.

Location: Street: 14532 Memorial Dr City: Houston, Province: Texas Postal Code: 77079 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

There are still openings in our Young Adult book group! We focus on a wide variety of genres — and the latest titles in the YA category, which makes it the perfect opportunity for readers to branch out and find new favorites! Come in and grab your copy of our current selection This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel. Our latest selection will be announced at the meeting. Book club members receive 20% off of the current book club selection!

Location: Street: 2810 Artesia Blvd City: Redondo Beach, Province: California Postal Code: 90278 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Kenneth Oppel discusses Half Brother.

A free event presented by the Writers Festival in partnership with the Ottawa Public Library. Canadian YA legend Kenneth Oppel, author of the Silverwing and Airborn series, returns with his latest novel, Half Brother. For more information on Teen Authors Week, visit the Ottawa Public Library's website at http://biblioottawalibrary.ca (thebookpile)… (more)

Kenneth Oppel discusses Half Brother.

The awards that Kenneth Oppel has won for his fiction over the decades are too numerous to mention. He has been shortlisted or won almost every prize for children’s literature that exists. Oppel’s first novel was published, thanks to Roald Dahl’s encouragement when he was 18, and he has since sold millions of copies of his famous Airborn series and Silverwing saga. For more than a quarter century, readers have enjoyed his imagination and style, and this is an opportunity to put his face to the words that have delighted so many. Come and meet him for yourself. Suitable for grades 6 and up. $17 / $8.50 for student groups (thebookpile)… (more)

Kenneth Oppel reads from Half Brother.

At the heart of great stories are often great missions―to find the missing diamond, to save the family, to solve the mystery of the murder. Australian first novelist Richard Newsome and Canadian legend and Governor General’s Award winner Kenneth Oppel have each created missions that test their heroes and keep readers fascinated. Newsome’s The Billionaire’s Curse, in the style of Indiana Jones, is set in London when Gerald is thrust into secret passageways, a musty bookshop and an ancient crypt. Oppel’s Half Brother forces Ben to risk everything he knows in his mission to save his baby “brother,” a chimpanzee named Zan. Suitable for grades 7 to 9. $17 / $8.50 for student groups (thebookpile)… (more)