Discover more books

Mortal Engines

By Philip Reeve

Book 1 of 4 in the Mortal Engines series

Adjectives

thrilling imaginative gripping

Genres

Adventure Science Fiction

Synopsis

In a post-apocalyptic world where cities roam on wheels, London pursues smaller towns to consume their resources. Tom Natsworthy, a young apprentice, saves his idol, Thaddeus Valentine, from an assassination attempt by the scarred Hester Shaw. Thrown from the city, Tom and Hester must navigate the perilous Out-Country, uncovering dark secrets that could alter their world forever.

About the author

Philip Reeve is a popular British author who loves creating exciting adventures and imaginative worlds. He is best known for his 'Mortal Engines' series, where cities move on wheels and go on thrilling journeys. Philip enjoys writing stories full of action, amazing inventions, and unforgettable characters that inspire children to explore their creativity.

Pages

293 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

Published

2002

Celebrate every book your child reads

Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.

Pageticker

Ready to get started?

Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book