Synopsis
The Great Network is an ancient web of routes and gates, where sentient trains can take you anywhere in the galaxy in the blink of an eye. Zen Starling is a nobody. A petty thief from the filthy streets of Thunder City who aimlessly rides the rails of the Network. So when the mysterious stranger Raven offers Zen a chance to escape the squalor of the city and live the rest of his days in luxury, Zen can’t believe his luck. All he has to do is steal one small box from the Emperor’s train with the help of Nova, an android girl. But the Great Network is a hazardous mess of twists and turns, and that little box just might bring everything in this galaxy and the next to the end of the line. The highly anticipated novel from Carnegie-medal-winning author Philip Reeve, Railhead is a fast, immersive, and heart-pounding ride perfect for any sci-fi fan. Step aboard -- the universe is waiting.
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Review
'There is plenty here to please fans: vivid world-building, extraordinary beings and a story of epic proportions.' (Fiona Noble, The Bookseller)
'There were so many other extraordinary beings and imaginative details that pulled together to create a thrilling ride into a whimsical futuristic world.' (Library4Deliquents)
'This book was so good; I loved every second of it.' (Megan Chambers, age 14, for lovereading4kids.co.uk)
'A stand-out book in the overcrowded modern sci-fi genre, Railhead is an utterly brilliant and original story.' (Louisa Cunliffe, age 18, for lovereading4kids.co.uk)
'...satisfying, twisting and turning without losing momentum' (Brosencrantz blog)
'...the emotions of the characters (even the robot who wants freckles) draws you in wholeheartedly. Railhead is superb.' (Martin Chilton, The Telegraph in 'The Best Young Adult Books of 2015')
'...this novel may be the stand out sci-fi novel of the year.' (Starburst Magazine)
'It's a must read for sci-fi fans!' (Minion Potter, The Guardian)
'an electrifying triumph' ('Staff Picks', Mail Bookshop)
'it's an adrenaline ride that takes the reader through multiple emotions' (MinervaReads Book Blog)
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The long-awaited new blockbuster from Philip Reeve
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