The Lost Kingdom

Matthew J. Kirby
3.69
734 ratings 181 reviews
A remarkable adventure by award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby brings a fantastical American West filled with secrets and spies and terrifying creatures to vivid life. In this extraordinary adventure story, Billy Bartram, his father, and a secret society of philosophers and scientists venture into the American wilderness in search of the lost people of the Welsh Prince Madoc, seeking aid in the coming war against the French. Traveling in a flying airship, the members of the expedition find their lives frequently endangered in the untamed American West by terrifying creatures, a party of French soldiers hot on their trail, and the constant threat of traitors and spies. Billy will face hazards greater than he can ever imagine as, together with his father, he gets caught up in the fight for the biggest prize of America. THE LOST KINGDOM is an epic journey filled with marvelous exploits, courage and intrigue, and a bold reimagining of a mythical America. Matthew J. Kirby brings his signature storytelling prowess and superb craft to this astonishing story of fathers and sons, the beginnings of a nation, and wonder-filled adventure.
Genres: FantasyHistorical FictionSteampunkAdventureMiddle GradeFictionScience FictionYoung AdultChildrensAudiobook
348 Pages

Community Reviews:

5 star
153 (21%)
4 star
291 (40%)
3 star
221 (30%)
2 star
48 (7%)
1 star
21 (3%)

Readers also enjoyed

Other books by Matthew J. Kirby

Lists with this book

Counting by 7s
Doll Bones
Navigating Early
Newbery 2014
120 books471 voters
The School for Good and Evil
The Runaway King
The House of Hades
Middle Grade Novels of 2013
376 books811 voters
The Lost Hero
The Lost World
The Lost Words
The Lost List
341 books36 voters
The Night Fairy
The Girl in the Castle Inside the Museum
The Search for WondLa