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When Arthur Mumby, a spirited eleven‑year‑old, and his sister Myrtle receive notice of a visiting gentleman, they prepare for a routine visit that quickly turns perilous. On their homeworld, the vast Larklight station orbits far beyond the Moon, the siblings discover that unexpected guests and ominous threats—particularly the First Ones—await them in the farthest reaches of known space. Guided by Arthur’s narration, the story follows their resourceful attempts to survive, protect each other, and safeguard the wider universe while navigating the complex dynamics of family, adventure, and extraterrestrial encounters.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Philip Reeve
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