This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel

This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel

Victor and Konrad are the twin brothers Frankenstein. They are nearly inseparable. Growing up, their lives are filled with imaginary adventures.until the day their adventures turn all too real.

They stumble upon The Dark Library, and secret books of alchemy and ancient remedies are discovered. Father forbids that they ever enter the room again, but this only peaks Victor's curiosity more. When Konrad falls gravely ill, Victor is not be satisfied with the various doctors his parents have called in to help. He is drawn back to The Dark Library where he uncovers an ancient formula for the Elixir of Life. Elizabeth, Henry, and Victor immediately set out to find assistance in a man who was once known for his alchemical works to help create the formula.

Determination and the unthinkable outcome of losing his brother spur Victor on in the quest for the three ingredients that will save Konrads life. After scaling the highest trees in the Strumwald, diving into the deepest lake caves, and sacrificing one's own body part, the three fearless friends risk their lives to save another.

KENNETH OPPEL is the author of a number of children's books. His award-winning Silverwing trilogy, which has been transformed into an animated TV series and a stage play, has sold over a million copies worldwide. Michael L. Smith Award was given to Airborn. The sequel, Skybreaker, was a New York Times bestseller and was awarded Children's Novel of the Year by The Times (London). It also won the Printz Honor Book Award and the Governor General's Literary Award. Half Brother, This Evil Endeavor, Such Wicked Intent, The Unbound, The Nest, and Every Hidden Thing are among his other works.

Kenneth Oppel was born on Vancouver Island and has resided in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, England, and Ireland. With his wife and children, he now lives in Toronto.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781442403161
ISBN 10	1442403160
Title	This Dark Endeavor
Author	Kenneth Oppel
Series	Apprenticeship Of Victor Frankenstein
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Year published	2012-05-22
Number of pages	320
Prizes	Short-listed for Green Mountain Book Award 2014
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.