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Books by Kenneth Oppel | Wonderlit

Books by Kenneth Oppel

13 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Silverwing and The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein series, Kenneth Oppel writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 8 standalone books, exploring themes of adventure, fear & bravery, growing up.

Series

Silverwing

Sunwing

Darkwing

3 books · Ages 8–14

This Dark Endeavor

The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein

1 book · Ages 12–17

Airborn

1 book · Ages 10–14

Standalone Books

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For the child navigating a changing family dynamic or questioning the ethics of how we treat animals, this story explore

Cover of King's Taster, The

King's Taster, The

For the child who refuses every dinner or the parent tired of mealtime battles, this funny tale explores what happens wh

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Peg and the Whale

For the child who feels ready to take on the world, this tall tale celebrates the boundless spirit of a girl who dreams

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By Age Range

King's Taster, The

Peg and the Whale

Sunwing

King's Taster, The

Peg and the Whale

Sunwing

Half Brother

This Dark Endeavor

Common Themes

Adventure Fear & Bravery Growing Up Resilience & Perseverance Love & Family Nature & Outdoors History Animals

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The Tale of Mr. Tod

The Tale of Mr. Tod

Little Sea Horse and the Big Storm

Little Sea Horse and the Big Storm

The Voyage of the Poppykettle

The Voyage of the Poppykettle

Trouble River

Jumping Mouse

Ghostlight

Kenneth Oppel

For the reader who loves a good scare and wants to feel brave. This historical ghost story explores facing dark shadows

Ages 10–14

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For the child who thrives on high stakes and non-stop action, this sweeping locomotive adventure follows a boy protectin

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For the child grappling with the heavy weight of a family crisis and the terrifying 'what-ifs' that come with a loved on

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Every Hidden Thing

For the teen navigating the tension between family loyalty and their own growing convictions, or those grappling with th

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For the child grappling with a parent's heavy sadness or their own creative pressure, this story shows how imagination c