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{{Short description|2006-09 young-adult book series by Philip Reeve}} |
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| books = [[Larklight]]<br>[[Starcross (novel)|Starcross]]<br>[[Mothstorm]] |
| books = ''[[Larklight]]''<br />''[[Starcross (novel)|Starcross]]''<br />''[[Mothstorm]]'' |
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==Setting== |
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The ''Larklight'' trilogy is set in an alternative Victorian-era universe, where mankind has been exploring the |
The [https://www.goodreads.com/series/44785-larklight ''Larklight'' trilogy] is set in an alternative Victorian-era universe, where mankind has been exploring the [[Solar System]] for at least a century. [[Earth]] is the same as it was in the late 19th century, but only the [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland|United Kingdom]] and its [[British Empire|Empire]] possess the engines to travel across the Solar System. The United States, which the British consider to be rebellious [[Thirteen Colonies|colonies]], and France, though not technically at war with Britain on Earth, are in a struggle to sabotage the Britons' expansive interests and develop space technology of their own. |
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[[London]], the centre of the universe, has many spaceports and is the base of many organisations such as the Royal Xenological Society. |
[[London]], the centre of the universe, has many spaceports and is the base of many organisations such as the Royal Xenological Society. |
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== ''Larklight'' == |
== ''Larklight'' == |
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''[[Larklight]]'' is the first book in the series. The story begins in the Larklight manor where they have a visitor. However soon white spiders from Saturn invade Larklight and they have to save the known universe from a madman. |
''[[Larklight]]'' is the first book in the series. The story begins in the Larklight manor where they have a visitor. However, soon, white spiders from Saturn invade Larklight and they have to save the known universe from a madman. |
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== ''Starcross'' == |
== ''Starcross'' == |
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|title="Mothstorm" Amazon.com |
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}}</ref> They fight giant moths, and a race of blue lizards led by a Rogue Shaper. |
}}</ref> They fight giant moths, and a race of blue lizards led by a Rogue Shaper. |
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The film was planned to be released January 1, 2010, but after the death of director [[Anthony Minghella]], Shekhar Kapur took over his unfinished movie, ''New York, I Love You'', and ''Larklight'' had to be postponed.<ref>{{cite news |
The film was planned to be released January 1, 2010, but after the death of director [[Anthony Minghella]], Shekhar Kapur took over his unfinished movie, ''New York, I Love You'', and ''Larklight'' had to be postponed.<ref>{{cite news |
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* {{official website|http://www.larklight.com/}} |
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* [http://www.kidsreads.com/reviews/1599900203.asp Review at Kidsreads.com] |
* [http://www.kidsreads.com/reviews/1599900203.asp Review at Kidsreads.com] |
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Latest revision as of 14:02, 2 January 2025
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| Larklight Starcross Mothstorm | |
| Author | Philip Reeve |
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| Illustrator | David Wyatt |
| Country | England |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Steampunk |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Published | 2006-2009 |
The Larklight trilogy is a trilogy of young adult novels by Philip Reeve, entitled Larklight, Starcross, and Mothstorm. These books are all illustrated by David Wyatt.
Setting
[edit]The Larklight trilogy is set in an alternative Victorian-era universe, where mankind has been exploring the Solar System for at least a century. Earth is the same as it was in the late 19th century, but only the United Kingdom and its Empire possess the engines to travel across the Solar System. The United States, which the British consider to be rebellious colonies, and France, though not technically at war with Britain on Earth, are in a struggle to sabotage the Britons' expansive interests and develop space technology of their own. London, the centre of the universe, has many spaceports and is the base of many organisations such as the Royal Xenological Society.
Larklight
[edit]Larklight is the first book in the series. The story begins in the Larklight manor where they have a visitor. However, soon, white spiders from Saturn invade Larklight and they have to save the known universe from a madman.
Starcross
[edit]Starcross, the second book in the trilogy begins when Art Mumby and his prim older sister Myrtle, at their home (Larklight) with their mother and father, receive a strange invitation to the Starcross hotel, located in the asteroid field.
Mothstorm
[edit]Mothstorm, the third book and the last book in the trilogy, was published in hardback in October 2008. The paperback was scheduled to be published on 6 July 2009.[1] They fight giant moths, and a race of blue lizards led by a Rogue Shaper.
Film adaptations
[edit]Warner Bros. had planned a $200 million adaptation of the first book Larklight, with Shekhar Kapur directing. The movie would have been released in 2010.[needs update] It is unknown if the rest of the trilogy will be adapted. However Shekhar Kapur said Larklight will be the last expensive movie he will make, so it is unlikely that Starcross and Mothstorm will be adapted unless another director chooses to do so.
The film was planned to be released January 1, 2010, but after the death of director Anthony Minghella, Shekhar Kapur took over his unfinished movie, New York, I Love You, and Larklight had to be postponed.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ ""Mothstorm" Amazon.com". Amazon UK. Retrieved 26 February 2008.
- ^ "Elizabeth" director aglow for "Larklight". Reuters. 1 April 2008.
External links
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