Synopsis
The first book in the award-winning Mortal Engines quartet.
In a dangerous future, huge motorized cities hunt, attack and fight each other for survival. As London pursues a small town, young apprentice Tom is flung out into the wastelands, where a terrifying cyborg begins to hunt him down.
*Mortal Engines* launched [Philip Reeve](/author/philip-reeve/63834)'s brilliantly-imagined creation, the world of the Traction Era, where mobile cities fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic future. Now, in time for the film debut, the critically acclaimed *Mortal Engines* quartet is repackaged with a fantastic and eye-catching cover featuring new artwork.
- Publisher: Scholastic
- ISBN: 9781407189147
- Number of pages: 336
- Weight: 230g
- Dimensions: 207 x 141 x 21 mm
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An amazing world with beautiful stories!
This book is not perfect,but nor is any other book really. It is still absolutely fan-freaking-tastic but some of the characters feel off in the way of wri... READ MORE
Easy read for those who don't read much
I often struggle to read a whole book, but this book is such an easy read that I finished it within 3 days! You won't want to put it down! Fantastic concep... READ MORE
A suprisingly twisted story
This book turned out to be so much more than I thought it would ! The world is unique with details that'll surprise you. What stands out in this book most ... READ MORE
Good read!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the level of detail was amazing!
Definatly recomend it !!
A gripping and awesome tale
I love this book, I've read it in my late teens and although I do wish it would delve deeper into it's more political and darker themes, I adore the hyper ... READ MORE
MY CHILDHOOD FAV
Grew up on rereading this 24/7 and just found out theres more to the series. IM SO EXCITED TO READ THEM