Conor Broekhart was born to fly. Or, more accurately, he was born flying. Little wonder he became what he became. In an age of discovery and invention, many dreamed of flying, but for Conor flight was more than just a dream, it was his destiny.

In one dark night on the island of Great Saltee, a cruel and cunning betrayal destroyed his life and stole his future.

Now Conor must win the race for flight, to save his family and to right a terrible wrong...This is swashbuckling new fiction from the amazing Eoin Colfer, ideal for readers aged 10+.