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Mortal Engines

By Philip Reeve
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Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve is a captivating young adult novel set in a post-apocalyptic world where cities move on wheels, consuming each other to survive. The story follows Tom, an apprentice historian, and Hester, a scarred outcast, as they become unlikely allies. Together, they navigate a treacherous landscape and uncover secrets that could change their world forever.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this thrilling adventure if you're intrigued by a steampunk world where cities move on giant wheels and consume each other for resources. The story offers a gripping journey filled with exciting battles, inventive technology, and themes of survival and political intrigue, making it perfect for young adults who relish imaginative and action-packed dystopian tales.

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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 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.

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Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve is praised for its imaginative world-building and compelling narrative set in a post-apocalyptic society where cities on wheels devour each other. Critics admire the originality and richly detailed universe, appreciating its blend of adventure, technology, and moral questions. The characters, particularly Tom and Hester, are noted for their depth and development, capturing readers’ attention effectively.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760661878

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 336

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Philip Reeve Young Adult

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