New Releases by Philip Reeve

The heroic Adventuremice have been summoned by an inventor mouse. Millie''s Uncle Bernie has built a rocket, and he wants the brave and clever Adventuremice to fly it. Boom. Pedro and his friends blast off into outer space, where they become the first mice on the moon. Or so they think.

Utterly Dark promised the sea she would return. And when she does, she learns the ocean is hiding more secrets than she could have ever imagined. About herself, about her past, about the possibility of travelling through time . . .Another stunning novel from the unique imagination of master storyteller Philip Reeve, about nature, magic, friendship and found family.

Max and his roly-poly flying pony Kevin enter the exclusive Magical Pony Club Steeplechase, where they will have to compete against a group of snooty unicorns and their super-snooty owners. During the race, they uncover a secret plan to steal the precious Periwinkle Cup and have to step in to stop this from happening.

Anchorage a nagy jégmezőn menekül. A magasból egy apró, viharvert léghajó közeleg. Utasai, Tom és Hester a már nem létező Londonból jutottak el idáig. Ellenségektől és a múlt árnyaitól üldözve, sötét titkokkal a szívükben kikötőt keresnek. Ám Anchorage nem a várva várt biztos menedék. A járvány sújtotta, szellemektől kísértett város a halott kontinens, Észak-Amerika felé tart, útját pedig tűzvihar és halálos veszély övezi. A Ragadozó városok sorozat második része, A ragadozó aranya Philip Reeve lélegzetelállító világába viszi el újra az olvasót, ahol csak a legerősebb maradhat életben, miközben az emberi civilizáció felfalja önmagát.

La Storia ci insegna proprio questo: che la vita va avanti, anche se i singoli individui muoiono e intere civiltà vengono distrutte; che le cose più semplici durano, ripetute in eterno dalle nuove generazioni. Sono passati sei mesi dalle vicende raccontate in Congegni infernali e Londra è ormai il fantasma della città che era un tempo. Wren sta iniziando a godersi la sua nuova vita da aviatrice, e non può nemmeno lontanamente immaginare che il padre Tom, che soffre ancora terribilmente per la mancanza di Hester, la stia tenendo all''oscuro di un''informazione molto importante che lo riguarda. Quando entrambi, per portare a termine una missione, fanno ritorno a Londra, scoprono che in quel che rimane della città predatrice si nasconde un segreto che potrebbe finalmente porre termine alla guerra. Ma cercare di portarlo alla luce, nel poco tempo che hanno a disposizione, potrebbe mettere a rischio le loro vite. Nel frattempo, molto lontano da lì, a loro insaputa, Hester è costretta a fronteggiare un nemico potente che, se non verrà fermato per tempo, potrebbe usare l''arma di cui è in possesso per distruggere l''umanità intera...

Escucha ahora la segunda entrega de la tetralogía «Mortal Engines», una trepidante y original historia llena de misterio, con una ambientación única en un mundo futurista y postapocalíptico. Las novelas en las que se basa la superproducción cinematográfica de Peter Jackson. Los mejores audiolibros disponibles para escuchar donde quieras. En un mundo que se está quedando sin recursos, la ingente ciudad de Londres intenta sobrevivir como puede. Tom y Hester están en un vertedero helado esperando a la muerte tras un fallo en los motores de la Jenny Haniver. Pero, en el último momento, los dos darán con Anchorage, una ciudad de hielo que habría sucumbido tiempo atrás. El oro del depredador es la segunda parte de una saga de cuatro novelas fantásticas de Philip Reeve y que forma parte de la tetralogía «Mortal Engines». La historia se sitúa en un mundo postapocalíptico donde las ciudades de la Tierra deambulan por el mundo sobre ruedas gigantescas, arrasando las unas con las otras, y en el que los recursos cada vez son más escasos. El protagonista de la novela es Tom Natsworthy, un huérfano londinense de 15 años del Gremio de Historiadores, que tratará de revelar un misterio que podría cambiar el orden del mundo. Reseña: «Al leer las novelas, supimos que serían películas geniales. ¡No puedo esperar a verlas!» Peter Jackson

Tretia časť fenomenálnej fantasy série Smrteľné stroje! Motory povesťami opradeného mesta Anchorage sa zastavili v nekonečnom tichu Mŕtveho kontinentu, kde sa kedysi rozkladala prosperujúca veľmoc menom Amerika. Tom Natsworthy a Hester Shawová si po dobrodružstvách vo vzduchu, pod hladinou i na rozheganých palubách mobilných miest užívajú zaslúžené chvíle šťastia a pokoja na pevnej zemi. Ich dcéra Wren však dňom i nocou sníva o vlastných dobrodružstvách. Jej chvíľa nastane, keď sa na brehu mesta vynorí záhadný pirát so žiadosťou o pomoc s hľadaním vzácneho artefaktu. Wren chytí príležitosť za pačesy – netuší však, že tým len rozdúcha nový plameň v neutíchajúcom konflikte, ktorý by mohol nadobro spáliť celý svet na popol.

In time for the film debut, the critically acclaimed MORTAL ENGINES quartet is brought to life in a comprehensive, full-colour illustrated guide to the world Philip Reeve has created across 15 years and 8 books.

"Mortal Engines – Jagd durchs Eis" ist der zweite Teil von Philip Reeves epischer Fantasyserie um die fahrenden Städte. Vor zwei Jahren hat sich London selbst zerstört. Tom und Hester leben seitdem an Bord ihres Luftschiffs Jenny Haniver und bereisen die Welt als Händler und Abenteurer. Als in Airhaven ein Passagier ihre Dienste in Anspruch nehmen will, überlegen sie deshalb nicht lange. Zumal es sich um Nimrod Pennyroyal handelt, den größten Forschungsreisenden der Welt. Was könnte da schon schiefgehen? Wie sich herausstellt, so einiges: Denn schon bald werden sie von Kampfschiffen des Grünen Sturms verfolgt und angegriffen. Als sie manövrierunfähig in die Eisöde hinaustreiben, werden sie von Anchorage gerettet, einer Stadt, die auch schon bessere Tage gesehen hat. Und wie sie bald feststellen müssen, geht dort längst nicht alles mit rechten Dingen zu ... Für Leser von Philip Pullman oder J. R. R. Tolkien und Fans von Peter Jackson. "Mortal Engines - Jagd durchs Eis" ist der zweite Band des "Mortal Engines"-Quartetts Band 1: Mortal Engines – Krieg der Städte Band 3: Mortal Engines – Der Grüne Sturm Band 4: Mortal Engines – Die verlorene Stadt

DA QUESTO ROMANZO IL FILM DI PETER JACKSON, NELLE SALE DA DICEMBRE 2018 In un futuro prossimo post-apocalittico, in seguito a un olocausto nucleare che ha causato terribili sconvolgimenti geologici, le città sono diventate enormi ingranaggi a caccia di altre città di cui cibarsi per sopravvivere. Tom, giovane Apprendista Storico di Terza Classe, lavora nel museo di Londra, una delle città più potenti. Un caso fortuito porta il ragazzo a sventare il piano omicida di Hester, una giovane orribilmente sfigurata che attenta alla vita del capo della Corporazione degli Storici, l''archeologo Valentine. Prima che la misteriosa ragazza si dilegui, Tom riesce a farsi rivelare la sua identità. Ma, da quel momento, da eroe si trasforma in preda.

Vol. 2 : Depuis qu''ils ont fui Londres en cendres, Tom et Hester voyagent a bord du Jenny Haniver. Traqué, le jeune couple se réfugie à Anchorage, une ville dévastée, hantée par les fantômes et les secrets. [payot.ch]

With superb world building, gripping action, and ruthless political intrigue, Black Light Express delivers a breathtaking adventure into the darkest depths of space and is sure to please sci-fi fans and foes alike. At the edge of the Great Network, a small-time thief and an android girl ride aboard a sentient train. They hurtle toward the unknown, ready to see what lies beyond the end of the universe. But Zen Starling and Nova leave behind worlds on the brink of chaos. Old rulers are dead, and now young Threnody Noon sits precariously on the throne. Unrest spreads like a virus, a rival corporate family grows hungry for power, and the once tranquil Empire seems bound for railwar and ruin. Watching everything are the Guardians--the mysterious god-like AIs to whom people of the Network offer their prayers and praises. But even gods have secrets. Secrets the so-called benevolent deities would do anything to keep hidden deep within the farthest reaches of existence. Return to the exciting sci-fi world of Philip Reeve in this sequel to Railhead, which received three starred reviews and was praised by Publishers Weekly as a thrilling and imaginative escapade.

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 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.

Get ready for a ruff, ruff ride! For early chapter book readers who are ready for something longer, the Not-So-Impossible Tales are packed with humor, action, and illustrations on almost every page. Far away, in a winter wonderland, an amazing sled race is about to begin. The winner can make one wish, and it will magically come true! Two friends, Sika and Shen, want to win more than anything. But all they have is a pack of yappy, yippy, pug puppies. Ten pugs can’t move their sled. Even with thirty, it doesn’t budge. But what about . . . SIXTY-SIX? With a little bit of luck, anything is paws-ible. “A madcap, magical blend of fluff and other good stuff.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Rich in humor and meaning both. Pug power!” —Booklist, starred review

Zen Starling is a petty thief from the filthy streets of Thunder City who aimlessly rides the rails of the Network. When the mysterious stranger Raven offers Zen a chance to escape the squalor of the city and live the rest of the day in luxury, Zen can''t believe his luck. But the offer just might bring everything in this galaxy and the next to the end of the line.

A thrilling adventure from award-winning master storyteller Philip Reeve! Ansel''s new master slays dragons for a living. He says he''s hunted the monstrous worms all over Christendom-and he has the scars to prove it! But is Brock just a clever trickster in shining armor? Ansel is sure there is no such things as dragons. So what is the man-eating creature that lives in the crags of Dragon Mountain? As he and Brock climb the perilous ice-face to its lair, Ansel is about to discover the horrifying truth. A heart-pounding new fantasy with a brilliant twist from Philip Reeve, one of the world''s greatest writers.

Along with his friends, a grumpy old albatross, a short-sighted mermaid, and a friendly island called Cliff, Oliver sets out to rescue his mission parents. On their perilous journey the friends meet evil islands, a boy called Stacey (not a girl''s name), and more sea monkeys than you can wave some seaweed at.

Todo el mundo sabe que los goblins son seres glotones, sucios, feroces... y algo tontos también. Skarper, sin embargo, es especial, es el único goblin del clan que se interesa por el conocimiento de la historia y de las palabras. «¡Ojalá nunca hubiera puesto los ojos en ese maldito mapa!», se dice cuando el temible rey Knobbler lo lanzapulta desde lo alto de la Torre Puntanegra. Para su sorpresa, aterriza en una nube, donde se topa con Henwyn de Adherak, un caballero en ciernes, cuyo único afán es salvar a la princesa Eluned de las garras del gigante Fraddon. Skarper y Henwyn se adentrarán en un mundo fantástico, una región habitada por toda clase de criaturas mágicas, trolls, gigantes amables, hechiceros incompetentes y princesas que no quieren ser salvadas.

Another fantastically exciting novel set in a land of magic from the award-winning Philip Reeve. The heroes of GOBLINS continue their adventures outside the walls of Clovenstone castle. Awaiting Skarper and Henwyn are powerful dark forces that must be vanquished, monstrous creatures to be fought, and astonishing mysteries to be solved.

Quelle est cette créature mangeuse d''hommes qui a établi sa tanière en haut de la montagne et terrorise les villageois ? Le maître d''Ansel, le petit écuyer muet, est le seul à oser s''aventurer sur les sommets enneigés pour affronter la bête. Car ce chevalier est chasseur de dragons. Son armure rutilante, ses histoires à dormir debout et sa cicatrice le prouvent. Pourtant, les dragons n''existent pas...

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.

Due to popular demand, THE TRACTION CODEX: AN HISTORIAN''S GUIDE TO THE ERA OF PREDATOR CITIES is now available as an ebook of its own. Initially published as exclusive bonus material for the PREDATOR CITIES ebundle, this comprehensive and illuminating companion to Philip Reeve''s critically acclaimed quartet will delight new and old fans alike.

Mortal Engines is now a major motion picture produced by Peter Jackson! * "Reeve''s [Mortal Engines] remains a landmark of visionary imagination." -- School Library Journal, starred review"A breathtaking work of imagination, Hester Shaw is a heroine for the ages. The moment we finished reading [Mortal Engines] we knew we wanted to make it into a movie." -- Producer Peter JacksonPhilip Reeve''s epic city-eat-city adventure series continues with Mortal Engines Book 3: Infernal Devices.The mighty engines of Anchorage have been rusted and dead for years. The derelict city no longer roams the Ice Wastes, but has settled on the edge of the land that was once America. Tom Natsworthy and Hester Shaw are happy in the safety of a static settlement, but their daughter, Wren, is desperate for adventure. When a dangerously charming submarine pirate offers her a chance to escape, Wren doesn''t think twice about leaving her home and her parents behind. But the pirate wants something in return -- Wren must steal the mysterious Tin Book. To do so will ignite a conflict that could tear the whole world apart.Mortal Engines is now a major motion picture produced by Peter Jackson!

Mortal Engines is now a major motion picture produced by Peter Jackson! * "Reeve''s [Mortal Engines] remains a landmark of visionary imagination." -- School Library Journal, starred review"A breathtaking work of imagination, Hester Shaw is a heroine for the ages. The moment we finished reading [Mortal Engines] we knew we wanted to make it into a movie." -- Producer Peter JacksonPhilip Reeve''s epic city-eat-city adventure series continues with Mortal Engines Book 2: Predator''s Gold.With the great Traction City of London completely destroyed, Tom Natsworthy and Hester Shaw travel across the world, trading with other airships and adventuring on the exciting and exotic routes of the Bird Roads. When their little scrapyard aircraft is pursued by rocket-firing gunships, the ice city of Anchorage offers them sanctuary. But as Tom and Hester soon discover, it is no safe refuge. Devastated by plague in recent years and haunted by ghosts and madness, Anchorage is headed for the Dead Continent of North America. It''s a perilous course, one that will take them directly into a firestorm of danger and conflict.Mortal Engines is now a major motion picture produced by Peter Jackson!

The (review!) stars are shining for Philip Reeve''s galactic adventure.

The stunning prequel to Philip Reeve''s brilliant science fantasy quartet MORTAL ENGINES. London is a riot-torn, ruinous town, clinging to a devastated landscape and hiding an explosive secret. Is Fever, adopted daughter of Dr Crumb, the strange key that will unlock its dangerous mysteries?

Gwyna is just a small girl when she is bound in service to Myrddin the bard - a traveller and spinner of tales. Without Gwyna, Myrddin will not be able to work the most glorious transformation of all - and turn the leader of a raggle-taggle war-band into King Arthur, the greatest hero of all time.

In a faraway corner of a ruined world, a mysterious boy is building a flying machine. Birds help him, and so does a beautiful, brilliant, half-human engineer called Fever Crumb. But powerful enemies stalk them - either to possess their revolutionary invention, or to destroy the secrets of flight forever.

Agents for peace are bringing an end to the devastating conflict between the roaming Traction Cities and their fanatical enemies while Wren and her father Tom travel the Bird Roads in their airship, trying to forget that Hester has betrayed them. In the ruined wreckage of the city of London they make a discovery that will change the world, while Hester must face an implacable foe with the means and the will to destroy the entire human race.