Books in Larklight series
Style: Good
Attitude: Some Care Needed → Positive
Art & Myrtle Mumby have to flee when their house, Larklight, is overrun by giant spiders.
Brilliantly imaginative; gently mocking Victorian ideals and sensibilities; quietly reconciling faith and science. Wild battles with gruesome spiders; questionable actions by a powerful being. Easy acceptance of other races and sexes. Undemonstrative love between family members and friends.
Adventure, Fantasy, Growing-Up, Humorous, Romantic
Style: Good
Attitude: Unobjectionable → Positive
Art, Myrtle and Mrs Mumby visit the new Starcross hotel on an asteroid near Mars only to discover that a more sinister scheme is afoot, involving mind-controlling top hats, a time-travelling ship from the American War of Independence, and a set of French Secret Agents.
Imaginative cybersteam adventure story. Slightly less pacy than the original. All manner of heroism, bravery, self-sacrifice, humour, and gentle romance.
Adventure, Fantasy, Growing-Up, Humorous, Romantic