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+.