Philip Reeve

English children's writer and illustrator
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Summary

Philip Reeve was born on February 28, 1966[1], in Brighton[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], illustrator[4], author[5], science fiction writer[6], and children's writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (849 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
  • Native language: English[10]
  • Ethnic group: English people[11]
  • Occupation: actor[12], young adult author[13]
  • Educated at: Anglia Ruskin University[14], University of Brighton[15]
  • Notable work: Mortal Engines Quartet[16]
  • Award received: Nestlé Children's Book Prize[17], Guardian Children's Fiction Prize[18], Los Angeles Times Book Prize[19], Carnegie Medal[20], Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Commons category: Philip Reeve[23]
  • Family name: Reeve[24]
  • Given name: Philip[25]
  • Official website: https://philipreeve.com/[26], http://www.mortalengines.co.uk[27]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Philip Reeve[28]
  • Described by source: Iedereen Leest[29], Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[30]
  • Nominated for: Nestlé Children's Book Prize[31], Carnegie Medal[32], Angus Book Award[33], Guardian Children's Fiction Prize[34], Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book[35]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
  • Name in native language: Philip Reeve[37]
  • Official blog URL: https://philipreeveblog.blogspot.com[38]
  • Start of work period: 2001[39]

Why It Matters

Philip Reeve has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Works attributed to him include Mortal Engines[42], a literary work[43]; Mortal Engines Quartet[44], a novel series[45]; A Darkling Plain[46], a written work[47]; Predator's Gold[48], a literary work[49]; Infernal Devices[50], a literary work[51]; and Fever Crumb tetralogy[52], a novel series[53].

FAQs

Where was Philip Reeve born?

Philip Reeve's place of birth was Brighton[2].

What did Philip Reeve do for work?

Philip Reeve worked as a writer[3], illustrator[4], author[5], science fiction writer[6], and children's writer[7].

Where did Philip Reeve go to school?

Philip Reeve was educated at Anglia Ruskin University[14] and University of Brighton[15].

What awards did Philip Reeve receive?

Honors received include Nestlé Children's Book Prize[17], Guardian Children's Fiction Prize[18], Los Angeles Times Book Prize[19], and Carnegie Medal[20].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . unitedagents.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] ↑ . carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . sf-fan.gr.jp. sf-fan.gr.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  34. [35] ↑ . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  1. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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