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Embark on an action-packed quest with the Greystones as they race to find the lost gold of ancient Hath in this exciting steampunk fantasy adventure from bestselling author Vashti Hardy. A long-lost amulet holds the secret to finding the ancient land of Hath and its hidden treasures. But just as famous relic hunter Lucy Greystone is about to retrieve it, the amulet falls into the hands of nefarious glory hunter Byron Cogsworth.Now the race is on to be the first to uncover the location of Hath and its gold. But how can Mabel and Will Greystone help their aunt when they only have access to half of the clues, and can they stop Cogsworth before his dirty tricks lead to treasure being lost for ever? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Embark on an action-packed quest to find the lost town of clockwork in the first of a new fantasy adventure series from Vashti Hardy, packed with her trademark STEM inventions. Mabel and Will Greystone are looking forward to an exciting holiday with their aunt Lucy, a famous relic hunter in the land of Marvolia.Using an ancient map, they are searching for the legendary lost town of Umber, famous for the invention of clockwork, which was mysteriously abandoned hundreds of years ago. The only other clue they have is a strange old key left behind by the last inhabitant of the town, but they have no idea what the key is for.Also on the hunt for Umber is devious Byron Cogsworth, desperate for the glory such an important discovery will bring. Can Mabel, Will and Aunt Lucy find Umber before him? And what secrets will the clockwork key unlock …? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Hana joins the Moonlight Mystery Agency to help Spark the bionic unicorn find her missing birthday cake in the first of an exciting new series from bestseller Vashti Hardy. Hana has always longed to have a pet of her own. So when a cat turns up at her bedroom window one night, she thinks her dream has come true. But Ace is no ordinary cat. He’s a detective cat who has come to invite Hana to join the Moonlight Mystery Agency, and that’s when the magical adventures begin!Join Hana and Ace on their first mission to solve the mystery of Spark the bionic unicorn’s missing birthday cake!

Embark on an action-packed quest to find the lost town of clockwork in the first of a new fantasy adventure series from Vashti Hardy, packed with her trademark STEM inventions. Mabel and Will Greystone are looking forward to an exciting holiday with their aunt Lucy, a famous relic hunter in the land of Marvolia.Using an ancient map, they are searching for the legendary lost town of Umber, famous for the invention of clockwork, which was mysteriously abandoned hundreds of years ago. The only other clue they have is a strange old key left behind by the last inhabitant of the town, but they have no idea what the key is for.Also on the hunt for Umber is devious Byron Cogsworth, desperate for the glory such an important discovery will bring. Can Mabel, Will and Aunt Lucy find Umber before him? And what secrets will the clockwork key unlock …? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Hana and Ace help the animals of Moonlight uncover the identity of a mysterious creature in this exciting Moonlight Mystery Agency adventure from bestseller Vashti Hardy. A strange creature with great big paws and a terrible growl is roaming the land of Moonlight. No one knows what it can be, so they’ve called in Hana and Ace the detective cat of the Moonlight Mystery Agency.Can Hana and Ace puzzle out what’s going on, and will solving the mystery help Hana find the answer to some worries of her own?

Hana and Ace race to track down Brumble the bear wizard’s missing medals before the contest is won in this exciting Moonlight Mystery Agency adventure from Vashti Hardy. It's race time for the animals of Moonlight, but disaster has struck! Brumble the bear wizard has lost the winners' medals!Hana and Ace must use their detective skills to track down the medals, but can they also find time to enjoy all the wonders they see along the way?

Hana joins the Moonlight Mystery Agency to help Spark the bionic unicorn find her missing birthday cake in the first of an exciting new series from bestseller Vashti Hardy. Hana has always longed to have a pet of her own. So when a cat turns up at her bedroom window one night, she thinks her dream has come true. But Ace is no ordinary cat. He’s a detective cat who has come to invite Hana to join the Moonlight Mystery Agency, and that’s when the magical adventures begin!Join Hana and Ace on their first mission to solve the mystery of Spark the bionic unicorn’s missing birthday cake!

Embark on an action-packed quest with the Greystones as they race to find the lost gold of ancient Hath in this exciting steampunk fantasy adventure from bestselling author Vashti Hardy. A long-lost amulet holds the secret to finding the ancient land of Hath and its hidden treasures. But just as famous relic hunter Lucy Greystone is about to retrieve it, the amulet falls into the hands of nefarious glory hunter Byron Cogsworth.Now the race is on to be the first to uncover the location of Hath and its gold. But how can Mabel and Will Greystone help their aunt when they only have access to half of the clues, and can they stop Cogsworth before his dirty tricks lead to treasure being lost for ever? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Hana and Ace help the animals of Moonlight uncover the identity of a mysterious creature in this exciting Moonlight Mystery Agency adventure from bestseller Vashti Hardy. A strange creature with great big paws and a terrible growl is roaming the land of Moonlight. No one knows what it can be, so they’ve called in Hana and Ace the detective cat of the Moonlight Mystery Agency.Can Hana and Ace puzzle out what’s going on, and will solving the mystery help Hana find the answer to some worries of her own?

Hana and Ace race to track down Brumble the bear wizard’s missing medals before the contest is won in this exciting Moonlight Mystery Agency adventure from Vashti Hardy. It's race time for the animals of Moonlight, but disaster has struck! Brumble the bear wizard has lost the winners' medals!Hana and Ace must use their detective skills to track down the medals, but can they also find time to enjoy all the wonders they see along the way?

A highly illustrated fiction series about a determinedyoung inventor, from award-winning author Vashti Hardy."A joyful mash-up of robots, conservationism and school story"- The GuardianJoin Harley, her robot dog Sprocketand best friend Cosmo for problem-solvingadventures and mysteries in Inventia, a worldwhere science rules and technology growsin the forest; and where exploding science projects,giant slugs and runaway robots are all part of a normal schoolday.The Iron Forest near Harley’s home is unlike any other –plants and trees grow cogs and hinges and other mechanicalparts – and all of Inventia depends on it. So when a strangefungus is discovered, there’s a race tofind a solution. Without essential parts for inventions, the townis quickly falling apart…But just who or what is behind the mysterious infestation?Harley decides it’s up to her to save the day –with chaotic results! Perfect for fans of Amelia Fang and Isadora Moon, this is a rollickingadventure that celebrates STEM learning!Heavily illustrated with lively, humourous illustrations by GeorgeErmosVashti Hardy is an award-winning author of children’s books.Her novel Wildspark won the Blue Peter Book Awardfor Best Story 2020, and Brightstorm was shortlisted forthe Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize

Harley Hitch is back with another inventive adventure!When the circus comes to town, Harley's curiosityget the better of her - and she accidentally breaksa cabinet that makes things magically disappear!Soon after, everyone realizes that the Moon has gone missing.Time is speeding up, wildlife is getting disorientatedby the darker nighttime, the wind is getting stronger, andthere's no more tide.Is Harley to blame? Can she sort outthe mess before it's too late? An out-of-this-world follow-up to Harley Hitch and the IronForestAuthor Vashti Hardy is the winner of the Blue Peter BookAward, known for her wildly imaginative stories thatinclude important STEM lessons and themes.Fully illustrated throughout by illustrator George Ermos.

The exciting conclusion to the Brightstorm twins' trilogywithin The Brightstorm Chronicles!Arthur, Maudie, and the rest of the Aurora crew are goingon a mission to the Volcanic North, where yearsbefore their parents discovered the moth that is their familysymbol.But their scheming, ambitious aunt, Eudora Vane, is still dedicatedto destroying the Brightstorm family name,and the further north the Aurora travels, the more long-buriedsecrets are revealed... The long-awaited conclusion to the Brightstorm twins' trilogyBrightstorm was selected as the first Booksellers AssociationChildren's Book of the Season, won the West Sussex Children'sStory Book Award, was shortlisted for the Books Are My BagAwards and the Waterstones' Children's Book Prize, and longlistedfor the Blue Peter Book AwardPerfect for fans of books by Peter Bunzl, Abi Elphinstone, andAlex Bell PRAISE FOR BRIGHTSTORM:"A pacy tale of lies and greed versus loyalty" Observer"Hardy has drunk from the same cup as Philip Reeve and PhilipPullman. This is a skilful, gripping and hugely enjoyable accountof the bonds that keep families together." LiteraryReview"Full of surprises and keeps you desperate to find the truth"National Geographic Kids"An unputdownable Victorian adventure with vivid charactersthat travels at lightning speed" BookTrust's GreatBooks Guide"A highly entertaining old-school adventure" TheBookseller

A leap of faith in a race against time.When Princess Ganzorig's uncle falls gravely ill, she sneaks outof the Citadel to find a powerful cure, said to be guarded bythe Serpent of the Sands. But is it only a story? Is she chasingfalse hope? But the further Gan travels, the more secrets are revealed- and the more she questions everything she believes... The fourth adventure in the Brightstorm Chronicles series, butthis book can be read on its own!The story is told from the perspective of Princess Gan, a fan-favouritecharacter from FiresongPerfect for fans of The Cogheart Adventures, Sky Song,Dragon Mountain, and The Land of Roar  Praise for Serpent of the Sands: "A brilliant adventure story for upper KS2 and younger KS3readers. Hardy builds a unique world that feels authentic and engagingand this book, and the series that it comes from, will feedthe imaginations of young readers." Just Imagine  Praise for Brightstorm (book 1)"Brightstorm is a wonderfully paced, absorbing read that deliversa special feeling of adventure reserved for stories thatyou just cannot put down." Fantasty Book Review"This is an unputdownable Victoriana adventure with charactersthat are vivid and most refreshing in their portrayal of genderroles. " BookTrust

From the award-winning author of The Brightstorm Chronicles,Vashti Hardy, comes a powerful new story set in a surprising worldfilled with action, adventure and big questions about familyand what it means to be human. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and forfans of Ross Welford and Piers Torday.Twelve-year-old Rose can't remember anything before last week,when she woke up not knowing her own name, her own house, or oreven her own mother. The only thing Rose recognized was her puppy,North. But Mother patiently explained everything - well, not everything.Not the real-feeling dreams Rose has about a mysteriousforest she half-recognizes. Or why she is not allowed to straybeyond the garden, out into Luminelle, the vast city surroundingthem. Mother is kind and helpful, but Rose can't shake the feeling thatsomething's not right. Or maybe it's everything that'snot right?But then, when Rose flees to the outside world with North, itquickly becomes clear to Rose that she is different. And for reasonsshe doesn't understand, she's dangerous. On an unforgettable journey of discovery, Rose uncovers life-alteringtruths about the city she's in, the people around her ...and ultimately herself. An action-packed adventure filled with warmthand humour, this story will expand your mind - and your heart Tackling big questions such as: What does it mean to be human?What does it mean to be family? By the award-winning author of The Brightstorm Chronicles,Vashti Hardy

In this third book in the series, Harley goes on a time-twistingadventure!On a school trip to the Inventia Jurassic Coast, Harley findsan unusual fossil. Has she discovered an entirely new species ofdinosaur?Her class nemesis, Fenelda, doesn't believe it, so Harley decidesto build a time machine to prove the discovery and win the 'bestinvention' competition.But messing around with time can have unexpected, dinosaur-sizeeffects... Vashti Hardy’s immersive world building, cool science andtech, weird and wonderful inventions, warm and funny characters– all perfectly pitched for younger readers.A modern-day INSPECTOR GADGET meets THE WORSTWITCH, with a STEM twist.Full of brilliant illustrations from George Ermos!Collect them all: Harley Hitch and the Iron Forest andHarley Hitch and the Missing Moon

Harley Hitch returns for an airborne adventure in thishighly illustrated fiction series about a determined young inventorfrom award-winning author Vashti Hardy.The Aviation Parade is coming to Forgetown this summer, and Harleyhas her sights set on creating a flying machine that will reallystand out: a robot hippogriff! And if the creature impressesCosmo's mum enough, surely Cosmo will be able to keep it as a pet?But Harley wants the flying machine to be a surprise for everyone.She soon finds that keeping secrets leads to tricky explanationsand lots of trouble - especially when REAL hippogriffs arriveand cause chaos!Join Harley, her robot dog Sprocket and best friend Cosmofor problem-solving adventures and mysteries in a world where sciencerules and technology grows in the forest!A rollicking adventure that celebrates STEM learning! Highlyillustrated with lively, humourous illustrations by George Ermos.Vashti Hardy is an award-winning author of children's books.Her novel Wildspark won the Blue Peter Book Award for BestStory 2020, and Brightstorm was shortlisted for the WaterstonesChildren's Book Prize 2019.

Shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's BookPrize 2019A fast-paced fantasy adventure that will set your imaginationsoaring!Twins Arthur and Maudie Brightstorm receive word in Lontown thattheir famous explorer father has died in a failedattempt to reach the southernmost point in the world. Not onlythat, but he has been accused of stealing fuelbefore he died!The twins don't believe the news, and they answer an ad to joina new attempt to reach South Polaris. It's their only hope of learningthe truth ... and salvaging their family'sreputation.As the winged ship Aurora sets sail, the twins must keeptheir wits about them and prove themselves worthy of the restof the crew.But will Arthur and Maudie find the answers they seek?"Hardy has drunk from the same cup as Philip Reeve and PhilipPullman.' - Literary Review"[A] pacy tale of lies and greed versus loyalty and derring-do"- Guardian"A ripsnortingyarn." - School Library Journal"Marvelouslyimagined." - Publishers Weekly"Stand[s] out" - Kirkus Reviews

Winner of the Blue Peter Award 2020. A mind-bending adventure from the author of Brightstorm!A year after the death of her older brother, Prue Haywood'sfamily is still shattered by grief. But everythingchanges when a stranger arrives at the farm.A new, incredible technology has been discovered in the city ofMedlock, where a secretive guild of inventorshave developed a way to capture spirits of the dead in animal-likemachines, bringing them back to life.Prue knows that the "Ghost Guild" might hold the key to bringingher brother back, so she seizes the stranger's offer to join asan apprentice. But to find her brother, she needs to find a wayto get the ghost machines to remember the peoplethey used to be.Yet if Prue succeeds, all of society could come apart..."Hardy has a laser-like sense of what appeals to her readership"- Literary Review

The thrilling second novel in the acclaimed series TheBrightstorm Chronicles!The Brightstorm twins are back for another adventure!Eudora Vane has organized an explorer fleet to search the lastknown destination of missing adventurer Ermitage Wrigglesworth.Harriet Culpepper and the crew of the Aurora join the mission, butthey don't believe that Eudora has good intentions.What is she really looking for? Arthur is determinedto find out, and when disaster strikes and the Brightstorm twinsare separated, will he and Maudie be able to find their way backto each other? The long-awaited sequel to Brightstorm, which was selectedas the first Booksellers Association Children's Book of theSeason, won the West Sussex Children's Story Book Award, was shortlistedfor the Books Are My Bag Awards and the Waterstones' Children'sBook Prize, and longlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award.Perfect for fans of books by Peter Bunzl, Abi Elphinstone, andAlex Bell.  PRAISE FOR BRIGHTSTORM:"A pacy tale of lies and greed versus loyalty" Observer"Hardy has drunk from the same cup as Philip Reeve and PhilipPullman. This is a skilful, gripping and hugely enjoyable accountof the bonds that keep families together." LiteraryReview"Full of surprises and keeps you desperate to find the truth"National Geographic Kids"An unputdownable Victorian adventure with vivid charactersthat travels at lightning speed" BookTrust's GreatBooks Guide"A highly entertaining old-school adventure" TheBookseller

Bestselling author Vashti Hardy transports us to a world like no other in a steampunk, fantasy adventure with family at its heart. "Warden Griffin at your service. Can I ask if you've seen a monster in the area …?" Grace's family are wardens of the Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Although Grace is still too young, she longs to go on missions herself. After all, if her brother, Bren, can do it, why can't she?So when Grace finds herself alone with the map when a distress call comes in, she jumps at the chance to prove she's up to the task. But the map transports Grace to a remote village where nothing is quite as it seems … Has she taken on more than she can handle? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Award-winning author Vashti Hardy celebrates kindness, found family and brilliantly inventive kids in this mystery-led sequel to The Griffin Gate. Grace’s family are wardens of the incredible Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Right now it’s all systems go at Griffin HQ, where Grace, her mum and her brother have their hands full answering a huge number of calls for help. They could really do with another warden on the team – but Mum believes their important work should be kept inside the family.Meanwhile, Grace is investigating a series of puzzling petty thefts. The clues lead her to a ramshackle castle on a lonely island, where the mystery only deepens. Will Grace be able to track down the thief? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Grace and Tom are about to face their most challenging mission so far… Bestselling author Vashti Hardy returns with a heartfelt and action-filled third addition to the Griffin Gate series. Grace’s family are wardens of the Griffin map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. And now there’s someone new on the team: Tom Eely, who has been training hard to become a warden.Grace and Tom reckon they’re ready to tackle a mission together, but they’re disappointed when Mum sends them to a quiet mountain village where ravens have been pestering the locals. Surely they won’t be any opportunities to use their exciting gadgets or combat skills there?But as the pair investigate, the situation becomes more puzzling. Why does it seem like the ravens are protecting something? And are the villagers’ tales of a mountain witch really to be believed? Grace and Tom will have to use all their wit, skill and courage if they want to solve the raven riddle … Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.