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y separately published work icon The Skyborn single work   novel   young adult   science fiction  
Is part of Earthborn Wars Trilogy Paul Collins , 2003 series - author novel (number 2 in series)
Issue Details: First known date: 2005... 2005 The Skyborn
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'After the crash of the ship Colony, 14-year-old Welkin was left for dead on the inhospitable landscape of a ravaged Earth. After being rescued by a gang of Earthborn, Welkin proves his value and becomes a trusted member of the Family. But existence is still hand to mouth. The nuclear ravaged landscape is hardly more than a vast wasteland. Dangers from bands of mutants threaten continually. As does the ominous presence of Colony itself. Inside the grounded starship Skyborn inhabitants feed on their hatred of the Earthborn. When on routine patrol a Colony scout is captured by the Family, he reveals a secret: authorities onboard Colony have regrouped and mean to launch a final assault-to rid the Earth of the "savage" Earthborn for ever. But even Welkin—armed with his knowledge of Skyborn ways and methods—could never have been prepared for what he finds'. Source: online bookseller.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • New York (City), New York (State),
      c
      United States of America (USA),
      c
      Americas,
      :
      Tom Doherty ,
      2005 .
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      ISBN: 0765312735, 9780765312730

Works about this Work

[Review] The Skyborn Joy Lawn , 2006 single work review
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 20 no. 1 2006; (p. 21)

— Review of The Skyborn Paul Collins , 2005 single work novel
Untitled Elizabeth Braithwaite , 2006 single work review
— Appears in: Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults , Autumn vol. 14 no. 1 2006; (p. 38)

— Review of The Skyborn Paul Collins , 2005 single work novel
Take Three Colin Steele , 2006 single work review
— Appears in: Canberra Sunday Times , 5 March 2006; (p. 14)

— Review of The Skyborn Paul Collins , 2005 single work novel
Take Three Colin Steele , 2006 single work review
— Appears in: Canberra Sunday Times , 5 March 2006; (p. 14)

— Review of The Skyborn Paul Collins , 2005 single work novel
Untitled Elizabeth Braithwaite , 2006 single work review
— Appears in: Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults , Autumn vol. 14 no. 1 2006; (p. 38)

— Review of The Skyborn Paul Collins , 2005 single work novel
[Review] The Skyborn Joy Lawn , 2006 single work review
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 20 no. 1 2006; (p. 21)

— Review of The Skyborn Paul Collins , 2005 single work novel
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