Larklight

Author(s): Philip Reeve

Sci Fi/Fantasy

Arthur (Art) Mumby and his irritating sister Myrtle live with their father in the huge and rambling house, Larklight, travelling through space on a remote orbit far beyond the Moon. One ordinary sort of morning they receive a correspondence informing them that a gentleman is on his way to visit, a Mr Webster. Visitors to Larklight are rare if not unique, and a frenzy of preparation ensues. But it is entirely the wrong sort of preparation, as they discover when their guest arrives, and a Dreadful and Terrifying (and Marvellous) adventure begins. It takes them to the furthest reaches of Known Space, where they must battle the evil First Ones in a desperate attempt to save each other - and the Universe. Recounted through the eyes of Art himself, Larklight is sumptuously designed and illustrated throughout.


Product Information

Hilarious, clever and very original with amazing illustrations to match - a true modern classic in every sense Philip has won the Smarties Gold Award, Blue Peter Book of the Year, and most recently the Guardian Fiction Prize, as well as being shortlisted for the Whitbread Children's Book Award, since his startling debut in 2001. Testament both to his storytelling brilliance and beautiful writing. Fantastic, eye-catching paperback jacket

Philip Reeve's first novel Mortal Engines was published to an incredible critical acclaim which his subsequent books have emulated. He is the author of the Larklight trilogy for Bloomsbury. Philip lives in Devon. David Wyatt, has illustrated many beautiful covers for authors including Terry Pratchett and Philip Pullman. He lives in Devon, and is a keen lutist, cyclist, and wanderer of the moors.

General Fields

  • : 9781408800607
  • : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • : June 2009
  • : 180mm X 129mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Philip Reeve
  • : Paperback
  • : 823.92
  • : 416
  • : B&W Illustrations throughout