Mortal Engines
Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve is a captivating work published by Scholastic in 2015, featuring 336 pages in English. This book introduces readers to the imaginative world of the Traction Era, where mobile cities engage in fierce battles for survival in a post-apocalyptic landscape. The narrative follows young apprentice Tom Natsworthy and the enigmatic Hester Shaw as they are thrust from the fast-moving city of London into perilous adventures across the Great Hunting Ground.
Readers will encounter a blend of action and adventure as the story unfolds, exploring themes of survival and conflict in a richly constructed setting. The book combines elements of fantasy and science fiction, making it a unique addition to the genres of juvenile fiction and performing arts. Mortal Engines presents a thrilling journey that challenges characters with moral dilemmas while navigating a world filled with danger and intrigue.
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MORTAL ENGINES launched Philip Reeve’s brilliantly-imagined creation, the world of the Traction Era, where mobile cities fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic future. The feature film is coming in December 2018!
The first instalment introduces young apprentice Tom Natsworthy and the murderous Hester Shaw, flung from the fast-moving city of London into heart-stopping adventures in the wastelands of the Great Hunting Ground.
“No 11-to-16-year-old should miss the superbly imagined debut novel from Philip Reeve” – The Times
“This big, brave, brilliant book combines a thrilling adventure story with endless moral conundrums” – The Guardian
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