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Fever Crumb
Written by Philip Reeve
Narrated by Philip Reeve
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- Scholastic Audio
- Released:
- Mar 1, 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780545328616
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- Audiobook
Description
Fever Crumb has been adopted and raised by Dr. Crumb, a member of the Order of Engineers, where she serves as an apprentice. At a time when women are not seen as reasonable creatures, Fever is an anomaly, the only girl to serve in the Order. Soon, though, she must say good-bye to Dr. Crumb to assist archaeologist Kit Solent with a top secret project.
The assignment involves a mysterious room that once belonged to Auric Godshawk, the last of the Scriven overlords, and Fever must help unlock it. The Scriven, not human, ruled the city some years ago but were hunted down and killed in a victorious uprising by the people.
As Fever’s work begins, she is plagued by memories that are not her own, and Kit seems to have a particular interest in finding out what they are. All Fever knows is what she’s been told: She is an orphan. But whose memories does she hold? And why are there people chasing her, intent on eliminating her? Is Fever the key to unlocking the terrible secret of the past?
Haunting, arresting, and astonishingly original, Fever Crumb will delight and surprise listeners at every fast-paced, breathless turn.
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Fever Crumb
Written by Philip Reeve
Narrated by Philip Reeve
Description
Fever Crumb has been adopted and raised by Dr. Crumb, a member of the Order of Engineers, where she serves as an apprentice. At a time when women are not seen as reasonable creatures, Fever is an anomaly, the only girl to serve in the Order. Soon, though, she must say good-bye to Dr. Crumb to assist archaeologist Kit Solent with a top secret project.
The assignment involves a mysterious room that once belonged to Auric Godshawk, the last of the Scriven overlords, and Fever must help unlock it. The Scriven, not human, ruled the city some years ago but were hunted down and killed in a victorious uprising by the people.
As Fever’s work begins, she is plagued by memories that are not her own, and Kit seems to have a particular interest in finding out what they are. All Fever knows is what she’s been told: She is an orphan. But whose memories does she hold? And why are there people chasing her, intent on eliminating her? Is Fever the key to unlocking the terrible secret of the past?
Haunting, arresting, and astonishingly original, Fever Crumb will delight and surprise listeners at every fast-paced, breathless turn.
- Publisher:
- Scholastic Audio
- Released:
- Mar 1, 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780545328616
- Format:
- Audiobook
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The best parts (for me) were the nifty references thrown into the future world Reeve has created. Early on, there is a mention of religious nuts worshiping their lord, Hari Potter. Now there is a religion I could really get behind. Haha. The British city of Battersea is spelled B@ersea. Little goodies like this are so delightful. They also force you to pay attention so that no hilarious little jokes pass you by.
Interesting future society that's not hard to understand or picture.
A mysterious machine in a young woman's brain, and memories that are not her own triggered by a mysterious locked door.
Squabbling factions in London and a futuristic/steampunk feel...
A main character who is infinitely adorable in a attempted stoicness.
Utterly charming and delightful tale of one young Fever Crumb, which takes place in Steampunk Victorian England. The author builds a dizzying world of mechanical oddities and other interesting characters, finely portrayed by the author himself as an outstanding narrator of his own invention. Although a different story all together, this book very much reminds me of Edward Carey’s “Little”, another great book with some overlapping themes.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys this type of (Steampunk, etc.) genre. I plan to seek out other titles by this author! ☺️
I loved it. The minor and major characters lept off the page !!
I loved it. The minor and major characters lept off the page !!