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In a world of mobile cities, Tom and Hester navigate danger and betrayal from London to China.
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In a world of mobile cities, Tom and Hester navigate danger and betrayal from London to China.
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"London is hunting its prey"
Cities have been turned into giant vehicles that roam around the world, eating each other for fuel and metal.
Mortal Engines is the first in a series of four books set in this imaginative universe, and follows the adventures of Tom Natsworthy and Hester Shaw as they voyage from the heart of London to what remains of rural China. It covers the conflict between the traction cities and the anti-traction league - some of the last people living directly on the ground...
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Sexual content
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Minor romantic tension between main characters; no explicit content.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent scenes with city battles and personal combat; some graphic injuries.
Profanity
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Mild language used sparingly throughout the story.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present.
Political content
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Moderate themes of societal hierarchy and conflict between factions.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depiction of systemic oppression and personal trauma.
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