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Predator's Gold
By Reeve, Philip
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-06072-193-0 978-0-06072-194-7
- Publisher
- Eos HarperCollins
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 2004
Gr 7-Up The intrepid survivors of Mortal Engines (HarperCollins, 2003) find themselves in another thrilling, action-packed adventure. In this "town-eat-town" futuristic world, cities on wheels continue to overpower and devour smaller or weaker cities. Tom and Hester are persuaded to take Pennyroyal, a renowned explorer and adventurer, aboard their airship as a passenger. When they are pursued and fired upon by Green Storm fighter airships bent on destroying all traction cities and city people, the teens are forced to land on Anchorage, a traction city in the I...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2004
In Mortal Engines (rev. 11/03) Reeve unveiled a futuristic society of "traction cities" that roam the post-Apocalyptic earth, capturing and dismantling smaller cities for their resources. Reeve also revealed himself as a master swashbuckler with a cinematic eye, keeping the action tuned to a fever pitch of excitement and not afraid to demand painful sacrifices of both his characters and his readers. P...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
