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WINDBLOWNE by Stephen Messer

December 10th, 2009 by Stephen Messer · Email post Email post · Print Print

  • Publication Season/Year: Summer 2010
  • Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
  • Release Date: May 25 2010
  • ISBN (hardcover): 978-0375861956
  • ISBN (paperback): TBD
Every kite Oliver touches flies straight into the ground, making him the laughingstock of Windblowne. With the kite-flying festival only days away, Oliver tracks down his reclusive great-uncle Gilbert, a former champion. With Gilbert's help, Oliver can picture himself on the crest, launching into the winds to become one of the legendary fliers of Windblowne. Then his great-uncle vanishes during a battle with mysterious attack kites—kites that seem to fly themselves! All that remains is his prize possession, a simple crimson kite. At least… Continue reading

Categories: 2010 Summer · Action/Adventure · Debut · Events · Fantasy · Friendship · Messer, Stephen · Middle Grade · Nature · Quest · Random House · Rated PG · Stand-alone