Title:
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LARKLIGHT
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By: |
Philip Reeve |
Format: |
Paperback |
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£7.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1408800608 |
ISBN 13: |
9781408800607 |
Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
Pub. date: |
1 June, 2009 |
Pages: |
416 |
Description: |
Utterly unique and devilishly witty, Larklight is a page-turningly brilliant (Victorian) space adventure, and truly original modern classic, told through the eyes of plucky Arthur Mumby. |
Synopsis: |
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. |
Illustrations: |
B&W Illustrations throughout |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Returns: |
Returnable |