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Synopsis
In a post-apocalyptic world of endless snow, Captain Romulus Buckle and the stalwart crew of the Pneumatic Zeppelin must embark on a perilous mission to rescue their kidnapped leader, Balthazar Crankshaft, from the impenetrable City of the Founders. Steaming over a territory once known as Southern California--before it was devastated in the alien war--Buckle navigates his massive airship through skies infested with enemy war zeppelins and ravenous alien beasties in this swashbuckling and high-octane steampunk adventure. Life is desperate in the Snow World--and death is quick-- Buckle and his ship's company must brave poisoned wastelands of noxious mustard and do battle with forgewalkers, steampipers and armored locomotives as they plunge from the skies into the underground prison warrens of the fortress-city. Captain Romulus Buckle must lead the Pneumatic Zeppelin and its crew of never-do-wells on a desperate mission where he must risk everything to save Balthazar and attempt to prevent a catastrophic war which could wipe out all that is left of civilization and the entire human race.
Is Romulus Buckle & the City of the Founders appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This steampunk adventure features airship battles, combat with alien creatures and armored locomotives, and a rescue mission through dangerous wastelands. Violence is present throughout but not graphically detailed, suitable for teens comfortable with action-heavy fantasy.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the high-flying airship battles, steampunk technology, and race-against-time mission to save the kidnapped leader from a fortress prison.