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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
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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
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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
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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