Description
Bestselling, award-winning author Philip Reeve (Mortal Engines) returns with another spellbinding novel. As our heroine Utterly Dark slips through the magical tides of time, so you will become enchanted as the power of Philip's story flows through you.
About the Author
Philip Reeve grew up in Brighton. He has been writing stories since he was five years old, but the first one to be published was Mortal Engines which won the Nestle Smarties Book Prize and Blue Peter Book Award, and was made into a blockbuster film. Philip has also provided cartoons and jokes for many books, including Horrible Histories, and co-created young fiction with illustrator Sarah McIntyre including the Roly-Poly Flying Pony books, Oliver and the Seawigs, and their newest series Adventuremice.
Reviews
Philip Reeve is an exceptional writer . . . A dark and deep adventure encompassing peril and self-discovery that will carry you away on its tide * The Times Best Children's Books of 2021, praise for Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep *
A superbly weird tale of wonder, peril, tragedy and the thin places between worlds * Guardian, praise for Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep *
Reeve's story has the weft and warp of myth . . . a slow-burning, darkly involving read * Literary Review, praise for Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep *
I was captivated by Utterly herself in this immersive coming-of-age narrative * Books for Keeps Books of the Year 2021, praise for Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep *
Magnificent . . . this is magical storytelling * Jenny McLachlan, praise for Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep *
Absolutely extraordinary writing, like Charles Dickens writing Ursula K Le Guin . . . I can't think of anyone who does worldbuilding the way Philip Reeve does * Ross Montgomery, praise for Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep *
Book Information
ISBN 9781788452885
Author Philip Reeve
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint David Fickling Books
Publisher David Fickling Books
Weight(grams) 277g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 23mm