Harley Hitch – serie

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.

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