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OverviewA stunning, new novel by master storyteller Philip Reeve. Fever Crumb is a girl who has been adopted and raised by Dr. Crumb, a member of the order of Engineers, where she serves as apprentice. In a time and place where women are not seen as reasonable creatures, Fever is an anomaly, the only female to serve in the order. Soon though, she must say goodbye to Dr. Crumb-nearly the only person she's ever known-to assist archeologist Kit Solent on a top-secret project. As her work begins, Fever is plagued by memories that are not her own and Kit seems to have a particular interest in finding out what they are. Fever has also been (cont'd) Full Product DetailsAuthor: Philip ReevePublisher: Scholastic US Imprint: Scholastic US Volume: 01 Dimensions: Width: 13.70cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 20.20cm Weight: 0.277kg ISBN: 9780545222150ISBN 10: 054522215 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 01 March 2011 Recommended Age: From 12 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsPraise for Fever Crumb 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* 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 Well imagined... A must for any fantasy collection. - School Library Journal, starred review An essential read for fans and a great entry point for newcomers to the world; here's hoping there's more to come. - Kirkus Reviews Author InformationPhilip Reeve is the bestselling author of the Mortal Engines quartet, which is now a major motion picture, 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 England with his wife and son. Visit him online at philip-reeve.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |