A Web of Air (Fever Crumb Trilogy Book 2) by Philip Reeve #FridayReads

Two years ago, Fever Crumb escaped the war-torn city of London in a travelling theatre. Now she arrives in the extraordinary crater city of Mayda, where buildings ascend the cliffs on funicular rails, and a mysterious recluse is building a machine that can fly. Fever is the engineer he needs – but ruthless enemies willContinue reading “A Web of Air (Fever Crumb Trilogy Book 2) by Philip Reeve #FridayReads”

Fever Crumb by Philip Reeve #TuesdayBookBlog

Long before the days of Mortal Engines, London is poised on the brink of apocalypse. Huge armoured fortresses are advancing across the wastelands – a new and terrifying kind of enemy. The city is days away from ruin. Buried in London’s past is a secret that may save it. But only one key can unlockContinue reading “Fever Crumb by Philip Reeve #TuesdayBookBlog”

Memories of my school library

For many years I had the joy of purchasing books for school libraries, mainly for the 7 to 13 age group.  I read most of the books aimed at the 10+ group and delighted in many of them.  Today I am looking back to a few gems.   Philip Reeve in his book Mortal EnginesContinue reading “Memories of my school library”