Leviathan

Westerfield, Scott (2009). Leviathan.NY: Simon & Schuster.

During World War I,Aleksandar Ferdinand, a Clanker, and Deryn Sharp, a Darwinist, are on opposite sides of the war. But midway through this book their paths cross and things began to get interesting.  Alek is a very passive and Deryn is an aggressive character. They both fought for what they believe in and they were passionate in with they believe in. They do not trust each other at first, but they soon start finding a trust.  I really liked the character Deryn, she was very bold and humorous. This book can teach young readers that we all believe in different causes but we can still have commonalities.   This book is for both boys and girls between the ages 12 and up.  Kohlberg’s postconventional fits this story.  There was conflict of right and wrong. Great book.