Author | Kenneth Oppel |
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Cover artist | Kirk Caldwell |
Language | English |
Series | Matt Cruse series |
Genre | Fantasy, adventure novel, steampunk, science fiction |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Publication date | July 20, 2005 |
Publication place | Canada |
Media type | Print (hardcover & paperback) Audiobook |
Pages | 340 pp (first edition) |
ISBN | 978-0-00-200699-6 |
OCLC | 59136517 |
Preceded by | Airborn |
Followed by | Starclimber |
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