Sci-FiYoung Adult
Mortal Engines 15th Anniversary Edition
2018·336 pages
In a post-apocalyptic world, mobile cities hunt for survival as young Tom and Hester face thrilling dangers in the wastelands.
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MORTAL ENGINES launched Philip Reeve's brilliantly-imagined creation, the world of the Traction Era, where mobile cities fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic future. The feature film is coming in December 2018! The first instalment introduces young apprentice Tom Natsworthy and the murderous Hester Shaw, flung from the fast-moving city of London into heart-stopping adventures in the wastelands of the Great Hunting Ground. "No 11-to-16-year-old should miss the superbly imagined debut novel fr...
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will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor romantic tension between characters; no explicit content.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent scenes with battles between cities; some graphic injuries.
Profanity
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Minimal use of mild language; not a central focus.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Brief mentions of pseudo-religious beliefs tied to technology.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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Themes of class disparity and survivalist politics in city hierarchies.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of systemic cruelty and exploitation in city structures.
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