Larklight trilogy
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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
.
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.
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.
, 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.
, the third book and possibly the last book in the trilogy, was published in hardback
in October 2008. The paperback
is scheduled to be published on 6 July 2009. They fight giant moths, and a race of blue lizards led by a Rogue
Shaper.
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.
Trilogy
A trilogy is a set of three works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as three individual works. They are commonly found in literature, film, or video games...
of young adult novels by Philip Reeve
Philip Reeve
Philip Reeve is a British author and illustrator. He presently lives on Dartmoor with his wife Sarah and their son Samuel.-Biography:...
, entitled Larklight
Larklight
Larklight is a children's novel by author Philip Reeve. Illustrated by David Wyatt, it is the first book in the Larklight Trilogy. The hardcover edition has alternate title lines Or the Revenge of the White Spiders! or to Saturn's Rings and Back!...
, Starcross
Starcross (novel)
Starcross is a young adult novel by Philip Reeve, released in October 2007. Illustrated by David Wyatt, it is the second book in the Larklight Trilogy, sequel to the 2006 novel Larklight.-Plot summary:...
, and Mothstorm
Mothstorm
Mothstorm is a young adult novel by Philip Reeve, released in October 2008. Illustrated by David Wyatt, it is the third book in the Larklight Trilogy, sequel to the 2007 novel Starcross.-Plot:...
. These books are all illustrated by David Wyatt
David Wyatt
Davit Wyatt is an English commercial artist. Born in Northampton, he was adopted and raised in West Sussex. As a child, he learnt to play the piano; however, his interest in reading and drawing combined into a love of comics....
.
Setting
The Larklight trilogy is set in an alternative Victorian-era universe, where mankind has been exploring the solar system for at least a century. EarthEarth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
is the same as it was in the late 19th century, but only the United Kingdom
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was the formal name of the United Kingdom during the period when what is now the Republic of Ireland formed a part of it....
and its Empire
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
possess the engines to travel across the solar system. The United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, which the British consider to be rebellious colonies
Thirteen Colonies
The Thirteen Colonies were English and later British colonies established on the Atlantic coast of North America between 1607 and 1733. They declared their independence in the American Revolution and formed the United States of America...
, and France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan 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
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, the centre of the universe, has many spaceports and is the base of many organisations such as the Royal Xenological Society.
Larklight
LarklightLarklight
Larklight is a children's novel by author Philip Reeve. Illustrated by David Wyatt, it is the first book in the Larklight Trilogy. The hardcover edition has alternate title lines Or the Revenge of the White Spiders! or to Saturn's Rings and Back!...
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
StarcrossStarcross (novel)
Starcross is a young adult novel by Philip Reeve, released in October 2007. Illustrated by David Wyatt, it is the second book in the Larklight Trilogy, sequel to the 2006 novel Larklight.-Plot summary:...
, 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
MothstormMothstorm
Mothstorm is a young adult novel by Philip Reeve, released in October 2008. Illustrated by David Wyatt, it is the third book in the Larklight Trilogy, sequel to the 2007 novel Starcross.-Plot:...
, the third book and possibly the last book in the trilogy, was published in hardback
Hardcover
A hardcover, hardback or hardbound is a book bound with rigid protective covers...
in October 2008. The paperback
Paperback
Paperback, softback or softcover describe and refer to a book by the nature of its binding. The covers of such books are usually made of paper or paperboard, and are usually held together with glue rather than stitches or staples...
is scheduled to be published on 6 July 2009. They fight giant moths, and a race of blue lizards led by a Rogue
Rogue
Rogue may refer to:-Jargon:* Rogue agent, in espionage - a renegade, turncoat, or defector, as popularized by Electronic Arts's video game, Rogue Agent; the character Jason Bourne ; and the 2007 movie, Shooter.* Rogue elephant, in zoology* Rogue planet, in astronomy* Rogue software, in computer...
Shaper.
Film Adaptions
Warner Bros. has planned a $200 million adaptation of the first book Larklight, with Shekhar Kapur directing. The movie will be released in 2010. 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.