
Utterly Dark and the Tides of Time
Philip Reeve(Author)
David Fickling Books (Publisher)
Published on 7. September 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-78845-288-5 (ISBN)
Description
Utterly Dark promised the sea she would return. And when she does, she learns the ocean is hiding more secrets than she could have ever imagined. About herself, about her past, about the possibility of travelling through time . . .
Another stunning novel from the unique imagination of master storyteller Philip Reeve, about nature, magic, friendship and found family.
Another stunning novel from the unique imagination of master storyteller Philip Reeve, about nature, magic, friendship and found family.
Reviews / Votes
Philip Reeve is an exceptional writer . . . A dark and deep adventure encompassing peril and self-discovery that will carry you away on its tide * The Times Best Children's Books of 2021, praise for Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep * A superbly weird tale of wonder, peril, tragedy and the thin places between worlds * Guardian, praise for Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep * Reeve's story has the weft and warp of myth . . . a slow-burning, darkly involving read * Literary Review, praise for Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep * I was captivated by Utterly herself in this immersive coming-of-age narrative * Books for Keeps Books of the Year 2021, praise for Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep * Magnificent . . . this is magical storytelling * Jenny McLachlan, praise for Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep * Absolutely extraordinary writing, like Charles Dickens writing Ursula K Le Guin . . . I can't think of anyone who does worldbuilding the way Philip Reeve does * Ross Montgomery, praise for Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
286 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78845-288-5 (9781788452885)
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Philip Reeve
Utterly Dark and the Tides of Time
E-Book
09/2023
David Fickling Books
€10.79
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Person
Philip Reeve grew up in Brighton. He has been writing stories since he was five years old, but the first one to be published was Mortal Engines which won the Nestle Smarties Book Prize and Blue Peter Book Award, and was made into a blockbuster film. Philip has also provided cartoons and jokes for many books, including Horrible Histories, and co-created young fiction with illustrator Sarah McIntyre including the Roly-Poly Flying Pony books, Oliver and the Seawigs, and their newest series Adventuremice.