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Mortal Engines

Philip Reeve

Mortal Engines

Subjects

  • Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
  • Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
  • Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after

Average rating

4 out 5

15 reviews

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

Reviews

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It was mind blowing

Anonymous 30.08.2023

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This book was a big adventure and was an interesting plot. The image of London created was amazingly with great description and good characters.

Senor Trigger Peanut-butter 22.08.2023

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I would recommend this book because it is exciting and has suspence. I liked that it was set in the future with moving cities on wheels.

Baron Muscles Stegosaurus 17.08.2023

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would recomend this to anyone who likes si-fi

Doctor Daffodil Legend 18.07.2022

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Mortal Engines is one of the best books that I had ever read!

Senorita Tulip Eggybread 04.08.2021

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I like Hester, Bevis and Katherine because Hester is a stubborn character, Bevis is kind and Katherine is smart.It’s fiction and I definitely would recommend this book!

Anonymous 28.06.2021

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it was very challenging to read but I enjoyed it. My favourite character was Hester Shaw.

Countess Agnetha Pawprint 24.01.2021

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I loved this book's story line is so imaginative, futuristic and its unlike any other book that I have ever read. The characters are real life and go through many human struggles. My favorite character was Hester because she is so independent and is really brave. I definitely recommend this book to ages 10 and over.

Anonymous 04.01.2021

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I recommend this book as it is a fun, entertaining story which brings you on an amazing adventure. You grow to love the characters and get to know them. It was definitely one of the best books i’ve read and i will be looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

Anonymous 04.12.2020

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It is a very good steampunk themed fantasy set in the future where cities are on wheels and are trying to eat smaller cities. It is also one of my favourite books and i would recommend it to people who love steampunk.

Major Quicksand Submarine 25.08.2020

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Tom is training to be a historian in the moving city of London. One day, he meets Hester, a girl about his age but much uglier - one eye, no nose, scarred face - but Tom finds himself in love with her. They end up running away from London and find themselves on an adventure! But the end was a little sad...if you read it you'll know...

Anonymous 12.08.2020

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good exciting unexcpected things happening

Senor Muscles Postage-Stamp 04.08.2020

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I thought this book was amazing because it is crammed full of adventure and fantasy. Also it is set in the future and is cool

Fairy Harmonica Bojangles 01.07.2020