Books by Kenneth Oppel

Magical drawing ink comes to life, as eleven-year-old Ethan tries to prove he is as talented as his famous father. A fun and engagingly-paced story for readers of "Beetle Boy" and "Flora & Ulysses".

Ben Tomlin has been an only child for thirteen years. So when his research-scientist parents bring home a baby chimp to raise as a human child, Ben's life is turned upside-down. Teaching a baby chimp how to understand language is not his idea of fun, especially when he's trying to settle in at his new school. But it isn't long before Zan's infectious personality endears him to everyone and he becomes a real member of the family. But just what will happen when he grows up and the experiment comes to an end? Ben must take dramatic steps, and the repercussions ricochet through his home and community with devastating results.This phenomenal novel is a thought-provoking story of relationships and family, first love, growing up, ethics and dilemmas.

When does obsession become madness? Tragedy has forced sixteen-year-old Victor Frankenstein to swear off alchemy forever. He burns the Dark Library. He vows he will never dabble in the dark sciences again, just as he vows he will no longer covet Elizabeth, his brother's betrothed. If only these things were not so tempting. When Victor and Elizabeth discover a portal into the spirit world, they cannot resist. Together with their friend Henry, they venture into a place of infinite possibilities where power and passion reign. But as they search for the knowledge to raise the dead, they unknowingly unlock a darkness from which they may never return.

Når man først har sagt ja er en sælsom bog om familie, drømme og en drengs kamp for at overkomme frygt, så han kan redde sin bror.  Bogen blander drømme- og realplan på en så intelligent måde, at man som læser sidder yderst på stolekanten i spænding over, hvordan det hele ender. En bog som sætter sig i en efterfølgende. "I hans bedste værk til dato, fortæller Kenneth Oppel historien om Steven, en konstant nervøs dreng med en alvorligt syg lillebror og vedvarende drømme om englelignende væsner. Det er et mesterværk." –The Globe and MailPressen skriver:»Steve er godt klar over, at han ikke er, som gennemsnittet […] ens hjerte kommer til at bløde for ham […] Jeg kan helt sikkert anbefale bogen. Den er skræmmende, fantastisk og vidunderligt ærlig.«– Lilly, Bookeater»En spændende og gysende historie om kampen med frygten for døden.«  – Lektør»Oh, man bliver så glad, når en fortælling for børn (og opefter) beskæftiger sig med alvorlige og meningsfulde (og magiske) ting. Canadiske Kenneth Oppel har fået både priser og lovprisninger for denne bog, som foruden liv og død og mod handler om – hvepse.«– Steffen Larsen, Politikken»Det her er børnelitteratur i bedste vægtklasse, som blandt andet stiller spørgsmålet om det perfekte. Det er en mørk, men interessant og tankevækkende roman og udført, så det er en sproglig nydelse hele vejen, hvor det hele til slut falder på plads på sin egen måde [...] Meget stor roman.«  –  Kent Poulsen, Børn & Bøger