Smart Kid Reviews: Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan

Leviathan was my first encounter with Scott Westerfeld, but is sure not to be my last.  A longtime steampunk fan, I greatly enjoyed the characters and the story he spins in this vividly rendered alternative world. I then gave it to one of 4th grade science fiction and fantasy enthusiasts; here is his review:

This book is called Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld. It takes place in 1914 and will be in a series.  It is a mix of fantasy adventure, coming of age, science fiction, and fiction and...