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Fever Crumb (Fever Crumb, #1)

Philip Reeve
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Fever Crumb (Fever Crumb, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2009

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Philip Reeve

Fever Crumb (Fever Crumb, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

326

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • Distant Future

Publication Year

2009

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

1000L

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Super Short Summary

Fever Crumb by Philip Reeve follows the journey of Fever Crumb, a young girl raised by engineers in a post-apocalyptic London. Discovering her past, Fever uncovers secrets about her identity and the city's history. The novel explores themes of identity, technology, and human nature in a richly imagined world.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

10,401 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Philip Reeve's Fever Crumb offers a captivating blend of post-apocalyptic and steampunk elements, capturing readers with its rich world-building and compelling protagonist. While praised for its imaginative setting and intricate plot, some found it slower-paced and complex for younger audiences. Overall, it remains a strong addition to Reeve's literary achievements.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fever Crumb (Fever Crumb, #1)?

Readers who appreciate dystopian sci-fi with strong, young female protagonists, akin to Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games or Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series, will enjoy Philip Reeve's Fever Crumb. The novel's richly imaginative world and intricate plot are perfect for fans of adventurous, speculative fiction.

4.1

10,401 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

326

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • Distant Future

Publication Year

2009

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

1000L

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