These books are two out of the Matt Cruse Trilogy by Kenneth Oppel (as of February, 2023, I have not read the third book, so stay tuned). They take place in a world where airships are the way to travel across the seas and mysterious creatures are in the upper layers of the atmosphere.
In Airborn, Matt Cruse is a cabin boy who has lived most of his life on airships. He plays a vital role in rescuing a dying balloonist who describes seeing beautiful creatures soaring through the air. Sometime later, Matt meets the balloonist's granddaughter, Kate, who convinces him that her grandfather's ramblings may indeed be true. Their quest to find these creatures lead them to an island - an island full of other dangers. In Skybreaker, Matt Cruse and Kate de Vries team up with gypsy Nadira to look for the lost airship, Hyperion. It has been 40 years since the airship disappeared along with a scientist and his treasures. They are being pursued by a band of pirates who have also been after the Hyperion's treasure. These fantasy adventures are full of action. Fans of the movie The Princess Bride, and the novels Treasure Island and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea will enjoy this series.
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