Mothstorm (Larklight #3)

Mothstorm is the final book in the Larklight trilogy by Philip Reeve, illustrated by David Wyatt.

After an already crazy year involving space pirates, time travel, giant spiders, Moogs, and even more, the Mumby family is ready to relax and enjoy a nice, calm Christmas with friends. But just after Jack Havock and his gang arrive at Larklight, a British warship also docks.

Something strange is going on near Georgium Sidus (only those without manners call it Uranus). Those in authority thought that Mrs. Mumby may know what the strangeness means.

So the Mumbys are off to the far reaches of the British space to see Georgium Sidus. When their ship arrives it is attacked by giant moths. And once again a space battle that will decide the future of the universe is underway!

Reeve has more imagination than should fit into one head. He is quite brilliant. Any readers who like to laugh must read this series. It is a must have for every library collection. Do not let the fact that this series was published for children make you think it is any less intelligent than adult science fiction - it is just as intelligent and much more quirky.

Reeve, Philip. (2008). Mothstorm. New York: Bloomsbury.