Philip Reeve Books in Order
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Philip Reeve books in publication order
48 books
Mortal Engines
by Philip Reeve
2001
In a future where cities hunt one another, London apprentice Tom Natsworthy is cast out into the wasteland with Hester Shaw. Their uneasy alliance uncovers a deadly plan that could reshape the whole world.
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Day of the Hamster
by Philip Reeve
2002
A hamster-related disaster puts Buster Bayliss on alert when a familiar nuisance becomes a much bigger problem. With no time to waste, he has to save the day in his usual chaotic style.
Night of the Living Veg
by Philip Reeve
2002
Buster suspects something is wrong when a strange plant begins influencing people in his town. With adults falling under its spell, he has to stop a very green threat from taking over.
The Big Freeze
by Philip Reeve
2002
Buster Bayliss finds himself caught in another absurd emergency when a freezing threat hits his world. He must work out what is happening before the situation becomes too cold for anyone to fix.
Custardfinger
by Philip Reeve
2003
Buster Bayliss faces a villain with a sticky name and an even stickier plan. To save the day, he must survive another ridiculous crisis before the adults around him realize anything is wrong.
Horatio Nelson and His Victory
by Philip Reeve
2003
This illustrated nonfiction book introduces Horatio Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar in an accessible, lively way. It follows the famous admiral's life and explains why HMS Victory became part of British history.
Predator's Gold
by Philip Reeve
2003
Tom and Hester join the floating city of Anchorage, hoping for safety after their escape from London. But rival cities, old enemies, and a dangerous new promise threaten to turn their refuge into another trap.
Infernal Devices
by Philip Reeve
2005
Tom and Hester's daughter Wren longs for adventure beyond their quiet home. Her wish comes true when dangerous visitors arrive, pulling her into a conflict involving old enemies, mysterious machines, and a stolen airship.
A Darkling Plain
by Philip Reeve
2006
The war between Traction Cities and the Anti-Traction League reaches a breaking point. Tom, Hester, and their allies are scattered across a world facing terrible weapons, old grudges, and one final chance at peace.
Larklight
by Philip Reeve
2006
Art and Myrtle Mumby live in a floating house beyond the Moon, until monstrous visitors invade. Their escape launches a Victorian-style space adventure through strange worlds, family secrets, and a growing alien threat.
Here Lies Arthur
by Philip Reeve
2007
Gwyna is taken in by Myrddin, a storyteller determined to turn a rough war leader into the legendary King Arthur. As myth grows around Arthur, Gwyna must decide what truth is worth preserving.
Starcross
by Philip Reeve
2007
Art and Myrtle visit an asteroid hotel called Starcross, expecting a holiday far from home. Instead they find a mystery involving time, vanished guests, and a threat connected to the strange world of Mars.
Mothstorm
by Philip Reeve
2008
Art and Myrtle Mumby face their biggest adventure when a dangerous force threatens the solar system. With old friends and strange new allies, they travel through space to stop a disaster that could change everything.
Fever Crumb
by Philip Reeve
2009
Raised by London's Order of Engineers, Fever Crumb is sent to help archaeologist Kit Solent on a secret mission. Outside her sheltered world, she finds dangerous prejudice and clues to a past she cannot remember.
No Such Thing as Dragons
by Philip Reeve
2009
In a medieval village, Robert has been taught that dragons are only stories. When a mysterious stranger arrives claiming to hunt one, Robert is drawn into a frightening search that challenges everything he believes.
A Web of Air
by Philip Reeve
2010
Fever reaches the crater city of Mayda and becomes involved in a secret project to build a flying machine. But powerful people will do anything to possess the invention, or make sure it never flies.
Scrivener's Moon
by Philip Reeve
2011
As London prepares to become one of the first mobile cities, Fever journeys north toward the Scriven homeland. The search forces her to confront the past, while a new age of machines gathers speed around her.
Traction City
by Philip Reeve
2011
This short return to the Traction Era offers another glimpse of the dangerous world of moving cities. It explores the machinery, rivalries, and restless landscapes that make the Mortal Engines setting so memorable.
Goblins
by Philip Reeve
2012
Skarper the goblin, hero-wannabe Henwyn, and Princess Eluned become unlikely allies in Clovenstone. Their quest leads through monsters, magic, and the growing threat of forces trying to restore a terrible old power.
The Traction Codex
by Philip Reeve
2012
A companion for readers who want to explore the Mortal Engines setting beyond the novels. It gathers background material on the Traction Era, its cities, technology, history, and the people who inhabit it.
Goblins vs. Dwarves
by Philip Reeve
2013
Skarper and his friends are caught between goblins and dwarves as old rivalries turn into a bigger conflict. Surviving it will take courage, quick thinking, and more cooperation than either side usually enjoys.
Oliver and the Seawigs
by Philip Reeve
2013
Oliver searches for his missing explorer parents and sails into a sea filled with odd islands, dangerous creatures, and unexpected friends. The islands are alive, talkative, and very protective of their impressive wigs.
The Roots of Evil
by Philip Reeve
2013
The Fourth Doctor investigates a dangerous mystery involving a sinister force growing beneath the surface. This short Doctor Who adventure combines alien danger, strange science, and a race to stop a spreading threat.
Cakes in Space
by Philip Reeve
2014
Astra wakes early from a long space voyage and finds herself alone on a ship with a serious catering problem. The cakes have come alive, and they are far more dangerous than their frosting suggests.
Goblin Quest
by Philip Reeve
2014
Skarper and his friends face another dangerous journey through the magical world around Clovenstone. Old enemies, unpredictable allies, and unfinished business force the unlikely heroes to decide what they are willing to fight for.
Pugs of the Frozen North
by Philip Reeve
2015
Shen and Sika head north in search of Shen's missing grandfather, accompanied by sixty-six energetic pugs. Their snowy race is filled with icy hazards, strange rivals, and enough dogs to make stealth impossible.
Railhead
by Philip Reeve
2015
Young thief Zen Starling is hired to steal a mysterious object from the Imperial railway system. His mission puts him among sentient trains, androids, powerful families, and secrets that could disrupt every connected world.
Black Light Express
by Philip Reeve
2016
Zen and the Motorik Nova travel through a new K-gate into unknown territory beyond the Network Empire. Their discovery brings them closer to the hidden origins of the railway and a conspiracy with galaxy-wide consequences.
Gawain and the Green Knight
by Philip Reeve
2016
This retelling follows Sir Gawain after he accepts a strange challenge from the Green Knight at King Arthur's court. A year later, Gawain must keep his promise and face a test of courage and honor.
Jinks and O'Hare Funfair Repair
by Philip Reeve
2016
Emily lives on Funfair Moon and longs to join its famous repair team. When a safety inspection coincides with spectacular malfunctions, she must help Jinks and O'Hare stop the chaos before the funfair closes.
Oliver and the Sea Monkeys
by Philip Reeve
2016
When Oliver's explorer parents disappear, he sets sail to find them and discovers a sea full of talking islands, odd creatures, and danger. His journey becomes stranger when the islands reveal their elaborate wigs.
Carnival in a Fix
by Philip Reeve
2017
Emily dreams of repairing rides at Funfair Moon, but an important inspection arrives just as everything begins breaking down. With candyfloss creatures and runaway attractions everywhere, she may be the only one who can save the park.
Pug-a-Doodle-Do!
by Philip Reeve
2017
An activity book full of puzzles, drawing prompts, games, and comic silliness from the world of *Pugs of the Frozen North*. It invites readers to join Shen, Sika, and their very busy pack of pugs.
Night Flights
by Philip Reeve
2018
This collection returns to the world of Mortal Engines through linked stories of Anna Fang, Shrike, and other figures from the Traction Era. It fills in pieces of the wider history without retelling the main quartet.
Station Zero
by Philip Reeve
2018
Zen Starling is pulled back into a conflict stretching across the interstellar railway network. With old alliances breaking apart and Nova missing, he must confront the secrets behind the gates and the people who control them.
The Illustrated World of Mortal Engines
by Philip Reeve
2018
A visual companion to the Mortal Engines universe, packed with artwork, maps, machines, places, and background details. It offers readers a closer look at the cities, people, and history behind the novels.
The Legend of Kevin
by Philip Reeve
2018
Max's quiet life changes when Kevin, a round flying pony with a huge appetite, falls from the sky. Together they set off to help a flooded town, meeting odd friends and trouble at every turn.
Kevin's Great Escape
by Philip Reeve
2019
Kevin the flying pony is in trouble again, and Max is determined to help him escape. Their rescue attempt turns into a fast, illustrated adventure full of strange creatures, bad plans, and loyal friendship.
Kevin and the Biscuit Bandit
by Philip Reeve
2020
When biscuits vanish all over Bumbleford, the clues make Kevin the flying pony look guilty. Max and Kevin go on the run to clear his name, while a real thief keeps the town guessing.
Kevin vs the Unicorns
by Philip Reeve
2021
Kevin the flying pony meets a group of unicorns, and the encounter quickly becomes another mess for Max to manage. Magic, misunderstandings, and Kevin's unstoppable appetite make this a particularly wild adventure.
Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep
by Philip Reeve
2021
Utterly Dark lives on Wildsea, where her guardian watches for impossible islands appearing on the horizon. When old secrets return from the sea, she must face the terrifying force connected to them.
Utterly Dark and the Heart of the Wild
by Philip Reeve
2022
Utterly travels with her uncle to the island of Summertide, where strange events in the woods point to a dangerous old magic. To save those she loves, she must face secrets beneath the land and within her own past.
Adventuremice: Mermouse Mystery
by Philip Reeve
2023
Pedro and the Adventuremice dive into an underwater rescue when a baby mermouse needs help returning home. Their mission brings new friends, hidden dangers, and plenty of chances for Pedro to be brave.
Adventuremice: Mice on the Ice
by Philip Reeve
2023
The Adventuremice set out on a chilly mission across ice and snow. Pedro must keep up with the experienced crew as cold weather, tricky terrain, and a creature in need turn the expedition into a test.
Adventuremice: Otter Chaos!
by Philip Reeve
2023
Tiny Pedro dreams of adventure and soon meets the daring mice who protect the Mouse Islands. To prove he belongs on the team, he must find courage during a mission involving a very large otter.
Utterly Dark and the Tides of Time
by Philip Reeve
2023
Utterly Dark faces new danger as the mysteries of the Autumn Isles deepen. Old promises, shifting time, and the pull of the sea force her to protect her home while learning more about her destiny.
Thunder City
by Philip Reeve
2024
Tamzin Pook survives by fighting mechanical Revenants in a brutal arena. When a mobile city is seized by a ruthless new ruler, a determined tutor recruits Tamzin for a dangerous mission to take it back.
Bridge of Storms: A Mortal Engines Novel
by Philip Reeve
2026
Tamzin Pook and her crew are hired to protect Museion, a moving city filled with books and art. Raiders, traitors, and hostile cities close in as the group races toward a dangerous bridge.
Where to start with Philip Reeve
For city-eating science fiction: Mortal Engines → Predator's Gold → Infernal Devices → A Darkling Plain
For the earlier Traction Era: Fever Crumb → A Web of Air → Scrivener's Moon
For a space adventure: Railhead → Black Light Express → Station Zero
For younger, illustrated chaos: Oliver and the Seawigs → Cakes in Space → Pugs of the Frozen North
For funny fantasy: Goblins → Goblins vs. Dwarves → Goblin Quest
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Mortal Engines
by Philip Reeve
2001Mortal Engines, Book 1
Predator's Gold
by Philip Reeve
2003Hungry City Chronicles, Book 2
Infernal Devices
by Philip Reeve
2005Hungry City Chronicles, Book 3
A Darkling Plain
by Philip Reeve
2006Hungry City Chronicles, Book 4
Traction City
by Philip Reeve
2011Hungry City Chronicles, Book 5
Night Flights
by Philip Reeve
2018Hungry City Chronicles, Book 6
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2024Mortal Engines, Book 7
Bridge of Storms: A Mortal Engines Novel
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2026Mortal Engines, Book 8
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Oliver and the Seawigs
by Philip Reeve
2013Not-So-Impossible Tales, Book 1
Cakes in Space
by Philip Reeve
2014Not-So-Impossible Tales, Book 2
Pugs of the Frozen North
by Philip Reeve
2015Not-So-Impossible Tales, Book 3
Jinks and O'Hare Funfair Repair
by Philip Reeve
2016Not-So-Impossible Tales, Book 4
Oliver and the Sea Monkeys
by Philip Reeve
2016Not-So-Impossible Tales, Book 5
Carnival in a Fix
by Philip Reeve
2017Not-So-Impossible Tales, Book 6
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Oliver and the Seawigs
by Philip Reeve
2013Not-So-Impossible Tales, Book 1
Cakes in Space
by Philip Reeve
2014Not-So-Impossible Tales, Book 2
Pugs of the Frozen North
by Philip Reeve
2015Not-So-Impossible Tales, Book 3
Jinks and O'Hare Funfair Repair
by Philip Reeve
2016Not-So-Impossible Tales, Book 4
Oliver and the Sea Monkeys
by Philip Reeve
2016Not-So-Impossible Tales, Book 5
Carnival in a Fix
by Philip Reeve
2017Not-So-Impossible Tales, Book 6
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The Legend of Kevin
by Philip Reeve
2018Roly-Poly Flying Pony Adventure, Book 1
Kevin's Great Escape
by Philip Reeve
2019Roly-Poly Flying Pony Adventure, Book 2
Kevin and the Biscuit Bandit
by Philip Reeve
2020Roly-Poly Flying Pony Adventure, Book 3
Kevin vs the Unicorns
by Philip Reeve
2021Roly-Poly Flying Pony Adventure, Book 4
Roly-Poly Flying Pony Adventure books in chronological order

The Legend of Kevin
by Philip Reeve
2018Roly-Poly Flying Pony Adventure, Book 1
Kevin's Great Escape
by Philip Reeve
2019Roly-Poly Flying Pony Adventure, Book 2
Kevin and the Biscuit Bandit
by Philip Reeve
2020Roly-Poly Flying Pony Adventure, Book 3
Kevin vs the Unicorns
by Philip Reeve
2021Roly-Poly Flying Pony Adventure, Book 4
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Author bio
Philip Reeve was born in Brighton, England, in 1966 and grew up there. He has said he was making up stories from a very young age, and at school he was drawn to history, drawing, writing, and acting.
Before novels took over, Reeve worked in a Brighton bookshop and helped create small, no-budget theatre productions. He later trained and worked as an illustrator, contributing cartoons and artwork to children's nonfiction series including Horrible Histories and Murderous Maths.
His first published novel was Mortal Engines in 2001. It began a far-future world where whole cities move across a damaged Earth, hunting smaller towns for resources. The book won major children's book prizes, and its success gave Reeve room to keep building stranger worlds on the page.
He likes big machinery, unlikely journeys, and people who have been underestimated.
The Mortal Engines novels grew into a four-book sequence, followed by the earlier-set Fever Crumb books and related stories in Night Flights. Years later, he returned to that setting with Thunder City, set during the early days of the Traction Era. A film adaptation of Mortal Engines arrived in 2018.
Reeve's books don't stay in one lane. Here Lies Arthur reworks Arthurian legend through the eyes of Gwyna, a girl caught between history and myth, and it won the Carnegie Medal. The Railhead trilogy heads into a galaxy linked by sentient interstellar trains, while the Larklight books turn a Victorian-style family adventure into a trip through space.
For younger readers, he has written comic fantasy in the Goblins books and the fast, silly Buster Bayliss adventures. His collaborations with illustrator Sarah McIntyre include the illustrated adventures Oliver and the Seawigs, Cakes in Space, Pugs of the Frozen North, the Roly-Poly Flying Pony books, and Adventuremice.
The jokes are often cheerfully odd, but the stakes still matter. Reeve's heroes are usually curious kids, thieves, apprentices, outsiders, or accidental adventurers who have to find courage while the world around them becomes much bigger and more complicated.
He lives on Dartmoor in Devon with his wife, Sarah Reeve, and their son.
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