Called "imaginative, inventive, and exciting" in a starred review from Kirkus, the second adventure in the Fever Crumb trilogy is now in paperback.Two years ago, Fever Crumb escaped the war-torn city of London in a traveling theater. Now, she arrives in the extraordinary city of Mayda, where buildings ascend the cliffs on funicular rails, and a mysterious recluse is building a machine that can fly. Fever is the engineer he needs -- but ruthless enemies will kill to possess their secrets.In this gripping sequel to Fever Crumb, master storyteller Philip Reeve creates a riveting story that is unforgettable and delightful at every fast-paced, breathless turn.
Sobre o autor(a)
Reeve, Philip
Philip Reeve nasceu em Brighton, Inglaterra, e trabalhou em uma livraria antes de se tornar ilustrador e mais tarde se dedicar à escrita. Seu primeiro romance, Mortal Engines, recebeu, entre outros prêmios, o Nestlé Smarties Gold Award (2002). |