In "Larklight," a captivating tale set in an alternate Victorian-era universe, siblings Arthur and Myrtle Mumby find themselves drawn into an interstellar adventure when their home, Larklight, is invaded by mysterious and menacing creatures from outer space. As they flee their perilous situation, the kids embark on a thrilling journey across the cosmos aboard a fantastical spaceship. Along the way, they encounter eccentric characters, face gripping challenges, and uncover the secrets of the universe. With bravery and ingenuity, Arthur and Myrtle must rely on their wits to navigate the wonders and dangers of space in this imaginative and thrilling narrative. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-8th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

There are 432 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc .

Philip Reeve's first novel Mortal Engines was published to an incredible critical acclaim which his subsequent books have emulated. He is the author of the Larklight trilogy for Bloomsbury. Philip lives in Devon. David Wyatt, has illustrated many beautiful covers for authors including Terry Pratchett and Philip Pullman. He lives in Devon, and is a keen lutist, cyclist, and wanderer of the moors. Philip Reeve is a hugely talented author. He won the Carnegie Medal for Here Lies Arthur and is also the author of the Mortal Engines series, and Goblins which was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.