A Web of Air (Fever Crumb Trilogy #2)

by Philip Reeve Narrated by Jenny Agutter

Overview

Called "imaginative, inventive, and exciting" in a starred review from Kirkus, the second adventure in the Fever Crumb trilogy is now in paperback.

Two years ago, Fever Crumb escaped the war-torn city of London in a traveling theater. Now, she arrives in the extraordinary city of Mayda, where buildings ascend the cliffs on funicular rails, and a mysterious recluse is building a machine that can fly. Fever is the engineer he needs -- but ruthless enemies will kill to possess their secrets.In this gripping sequel to Fever Crumb, master storyteller Philip Reeve creates a riveting story that is unforgettable and delightful at every fast-paced, breathless turn.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for A WEB OF AIR, Book 2 in the Fever Crumb Trilogy* "Fever Crumb is back! Imaginative, inventive, and exciting."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Reeve's intricately imagined world, combined with a fast-paced plot, offers a rich, rewarding reading experience."—School Library JournalPraise for FEVER CRUMB, Book 1 in the Fever Crumb Trilogy* "A must for any fantasy collection." —School Library Journal, starred review* "Beautifully written, grippingly paced, and . . . guaranteed to please."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

Kirkus Reviews

Fever Crumb is back!

Two years after the events ofFever Crumb(2010), Fever finds herself far south of London (which continues to ready itself for mobilization), in a volcanic city where a lonely young man seeks the secret of flight. Reeve's writing, already excellent, shines here as he turns his attention to the romantic, in both the human and poetic senses. Fever herself is a virtuoso character: prickly, even unlikable, hampered by her eminently rational upbringing and the way it distances her from others, yet compelling and even lovable by readers and characters alike. Her rational approach to the world blinds her; readers will intuit elements of the mystery consuming Fever long before she catches on. It also dooms Fever's chance at love, because love in inherently irrational. Religion and political machinations both play a role here, and the actions of her Scriven mother and grandfather continue to intrude on Fever's attempts to make her own way in this ingenious world. A final delight for old fans: Building blocks of the Mortal Engines series appear like video-game Easter eggs (the first Jenny Haniver!). This is clearly the middle of Fever's tale, and the end hints at more adventures to come.

Imaginative, inventive and exciting.(Steampunk. 12 & up)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171262778
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	10/01/2011
Series:	Fever Crumb Triology , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

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