A Web of Air (Fever Crumb)

Author: Reeve, Philip

Edition: 1

Number Of Pages: 304

Details:

The second, thrilling adventure in the Fever Crumb trilogy from the brilliant and award-winning Philip Reeve. 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.

Reviews:

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“From the rubble of a broken world, mixing ancient tech with old-fashioned derring-do, comes another splendid adventure from Philip Reeve.”–Scott Westerfeld, author of Leviathan and Behemoth [star]

“Reeve's captivating flights of imagination play as vital a role in the story as his endearing heroine, hissworthy villains, and nifty array of supporting characters.” – Booklist, starred review [star]

“Beautifully written, grippingly paced, and filled with eccentric characters and bizarre inventions…this is a novel guaranteed to please Reeve's fans–and very likely broaden their ranks.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review

About the Author:

Philip Reeve is the bestselling author of the Predator Cities quartet and the award-winning Fever Crumb series. His other books include the highly acclaimed HERE LIES ARTHUR and NO SUCH THING AS DRAGONS. He lives in Dartmoor, England with his wife and son. Visit him online at philip-reeve.com. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. [pull for catalog]Something white and wide-winged came down out of the dark above her and almost hit her head, making her yelp and duck as it whisked past. It made a papery sound as it cut the air. “Go away!” she shouted, frightened now. But it was not an angel. Intrigued, she watched it glide down into the bushes by the path, then blundered through long grass and nettles to the place where it had come to rest. It was roughly bird-shaped, but no bird made out of paper and glue and slender wooden struts. Smaller than it had seemed, its wingspan no more than the width of her two hands. The thin body weighted at the front with a bronze coin, the tail split like a swift's. A small kite, she thought at first, but it had no string. It was a glider.She turned, scanning the heights of the crater above her. Lights showed in a few buildings way up there, and the moon lit up pale stone revetments at the edges of farming terraces. She could see no sign of anyone who might have launched the glider. Angels blew like blossoms across the darkened slopes. She called out to them as she made her way back to the path. “What is this? Where did this come from?”...

EAN: 9780545222167

Release Date: 01-10-2011

Languages: English

Item Note: Great shape- pages are unmarked and sharp.Has a remainder mark. Hardcover Used - Like New Ships fast! 20111st Edition

Item Condition: UsedLikeNew

Binding: Hardcover