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The Boundless

Kenneth Oppel
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The Boundless

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

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Kenneth Oppel

The Boundless

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

332

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Canada • 1860s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

730L

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Super Short Summary

In The Boundless by Kenneth Oppel, a young person named Will embarks on a thrilling journey aboard the luxurious train, The Boundless. As the train traverses Canada, Will faces challenges involving treasure, danger, and deception, including encounters with a circus, a secret society, and a murder mystery, all while seeking to protect a valuable artifact.

Adventurous

Fantastical

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Exciting

Reviews & Readership

4.2

6,923 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Boundless by Kenneth Oppel is widely appreciated for its fast-paced adventure and imaginative setting aboard a luxurious train. Readers commend Oppel’s vivid descriptions and compelling plot twists. However, some critics feel character development is lacking. Overall, it’s a thrilling read for those who enjoy historical fiction with a touch of fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Boundless?

A reader who enjoys The Boundless by Kenneth Oppel is likely captivated by adventurous, fast-paced narratives with a historical and fantastical twist. Fans of The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan or Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling will find similar thrills and imaginative storytelling.

4.2

6,923 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

332

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Canada • 1860s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

730L

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