Philip Reeve

English children's writer and illustrator
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Philip Reeve

Summary

Philip Reeve is a human[1]. Born in Brighton[2], he… he was born on February 28, 1966[3]. He worked as a writer[4], illustrator[5], author[6], science fiction writer[7], and children's writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (160 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Philip Reeve was born in Brighton[2].
  • Philip Reeve was born on February 28, 1966[3].
  • Philip Reeve held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • English was Philip Reeve's native language[11].
  • Philip Reeve is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[12].
  • Philip Reeve worked as a writer[4].
  • Philip Reeve's professions included illustrator[5].
  • Philip Reeve worked as an author[6].
  • Philip Reeve worked as a science fiction writer[7].
  • Philip Reeve's professions included children's writer[8].
  • Philip Reeve worked as an actor[13].
  • Philip Reeve's education included a stint at Anglia Ruskin University[14].
  • Philip Reeve's education included a stint at University of Brighton[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Philip Reeve is Mortal Engines Quartet[16].
  • Philip Reeve received the Nestlé Children's Book Prize[17].
  • Philip Reeve received the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize[18].
  • Philip Reeve received the Los Angeles Times Book Prize[19].
  • Philip Reeve received the Carnegie Medal[20].
  • Philip Reeve received the Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[21].
  • Philip Reeve is recorded as male[22].
  • Philip Reeve's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Philip Reeve's Commons category is recorded as Philip Reeve[24].
  • Philip Reeve's family name is recorded as Reeve[25].
  • Philip Reeve's given name is recorded as Philip[26].
  • Philip Reeve's official website is recorded as https://philipreeve.com/[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Philip Reeve's place of birth was Brighton[2]. He was born on February 28, 1966[3]. He is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[12]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at Anglia Ruskin University[14], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1992[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and University of Brighton[15], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1992[34], headquartered in Brighton[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], illustrator[5], author[6], science fiction writer[7], children's writer[8], and actor[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Philip Reeve is Mortal Engines Quartet[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Nestlé Children's Book Prize[17], an award[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1985[38]; Guardian Children's Fiction Prize[18], a literary award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1967[41]; Los Angeles Times Book Prize[19], an annual event[42], in United States[43], founded in 1980[44]; Carnegie Medal[20], a literary award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1936[47]; and Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[21], a literary award[48], in Japan[49], founded in 1970[50].

Why It Matters

Philip Reeve ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (160 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Works attributed to him include Mortal Engines Quartet[53], a novel series[54]; Mortal Engines[55], a literary work[56]; A Darkling Plain[57], a written work[58]; Predator's Gold[59], a literary work[60]; A Web of Air[61], a literary work[62]; and Fever Crumb tetralogy[63], a novel series[64].

FAQs

Where was Philip Reeve born?

Born in Brighton[2], Philip Reeve…

What did Philip Reeve do for work?

Philip Reeve worked as writer[4], illustrator[5], author[6], science fiction writer[7], and children's writer[8].

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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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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