A Darkling Plain
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2006 · Est. 13 hour read

A Darkling Plain

By Philip Reeve

Part of the Mortal Engines series

A hidden secret in a ruined city could end a war, but time is running out.

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544 pages· 138,543 words· Est. 13 hour read
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In a world where cities roam and devour each other, Tom and Wren uncover a secret in London's ruins that might end the war. As they delve into the city's dangerous depths, Hester faces a relentless enemy with the power to annihilate humanity. With time slipping away, can they save their world from destruction? Discover the thrilling conclusion to the Mortal Engines saga, where past betrayals and hidden truths collide in a race against time.

From the publisher

Mortal Engines is now a major motion picture produced by Peter Jackson!* “Reeve’s [Mortal Engines] remains a landmark of visionary imagination.” – School Library Journal, starred review”A breathtaking work of imagination, Hester Shaw is a heroine for the ages. The moment we finished reading [Mortal Engines] we knew we wanted to make it into a movie.” – Producer Peter JacksonLondon is a radioactive ruin.Tom and Wren discover that the old predator city hides an awesome secret that could bring an end to the war. But as they risk their lives in its dark underbelly, time is running out. Alone and far away, Hester faces a fanatical enemy who possesses the weapons and the will to destroy the entire human race.The final book in the Mortal Engines series, Philip Reeve’s A Darkling Plain is the winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize.Mortal Engines is now a major motion picture produced by Peter Jackson!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
544
Words
138,543
Reading age
12–17
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
1000L
Themes & topics
Books about LondonBooks about city and town life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.7
F&P level
~X
AR points
23
AR interest level
MG+
AR quiz
115636
Publication
Published
May 30, 2017
First published
March 20, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338201154

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