Larklight
A Rousing Tale of Dauntless Pluck in the Farthest Reaches of Space

It's the steampunkiest! This book was so much fun. Literally my only complaint is a few things at the end seemed wrapped up a little improbably. But wait... this is a Victorian Space Drama! Who am I to question what's probable? Hah. Anyway, the narrator is a delightful little opinionated boy, and the......more

So much fun! There isn't any other word for the book: just, fun. I'd pretty much recommend this without any qualifications. More light-hearted than the Hungry Cities Chronicles. I'm not sure if it's better. I think I like it better, though I don't love any of the characters as much as I loved Hester......more

[URL not allowed] Mulle väga meeldib Philip Reeve'i sari "Surelikud masinad", mistõttu tema lasteraamat "Larklight" on mul ka ammu huviorbiidis. Raamatuvahetus.ee lehe kaudu õnnestus riiulisse täitsa oma eksemplar saada. 1851, paralleelmaailm, Londonist Saturni rõngasteni. Art j......more

I'm normally a huge lover of books directed at kids but this one just didn't blow me away and I can't pinpoint why. It's steampunk and directed towards kids in the 10 year age group (I'm guessing). The science is so completely wrong that it's obviously written that way. I assume because the story is......more