by Eoin Colfer
First published 2007
Conor Broekhart is a young inventor on the island of Great Saltee. But when he's framed for a terrible crime, he finds himself imprisoned in a brutal diamond mine, his dreams of flight and freedom stolen. Determined to clear his name, Conor must design and build a daring escape plan - a flying machine that will carry him to safety across the open sea. With the ruthless Hugo Bonvilain closing in, Conor races against time to make his audacious plan a reality and reclaim the life that was taken from him.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, young-adult
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, escape
Setting: Ireland, Saltee Islands (Ireland), Little Saltee (Ireland)
Period: 1837-1901, 19th century
480 pages · Paperback · Disney Hyperion