Vashti Hardy Livres






Firesong
- 447pages
- 16 heures de lecture
The Aurora crew are going on a mission to the volcanic north, where years before the Brightstorm twins' parents discovered the moth that is their family symbol. But scheming, ambitious Eudora Vane is still dedicated to destroying the Brightstorm family name, and the further the Aurora travels, the more long-buried secrets are revealed.
Harley Hitch and the Fossil Mystery
- 224pages
- 8 heures de lecture
Harley is back with another inventive adventure! Eager to best her class nemesis Fenelda in the contest for best invention, Harley dreams big with her time travel machine. But sadly it doesn't seem to work. But what about the strange happenings around Inventia - and the huge dinosaur that has been spotted in Forgetown?
The Aviation Parade is coming to Forgetown this summer, and HarleyHitch is creating a flying machine that will really stand out:a flying robot hippogriff! But Harley wants the flying machine tobe a surprise. She soon finds that keeping secrets leads to trickyexplanations and lots of trouble, especially when REAL hippogriffsarrive!
Serpent of the Sands
- 407pages
- 15 heures de lecture
Gan is back home in Nadvaaryn after her epic adventure with the Brightstormtwins in the north. But her uncle is ill, so she needsa cure in the deserts outside the capital city. But her adventureslead her to question her broader mission: what's the right thingto do, when those she seeks to protect also pose a grave danger?
Darkwhispers
- 416pages
- 15 heures de lecture
In this spirited sequel, the Brightstorm twins venture to hidden lands in search of a missing explorer and the secrets he uncovered. The ragtag crew of Captain Harriet Culpepper is off on another adventure! Ermitage Wrigglesworth, the notable explorer and author, has been reported missing in Stella Oceanus to the east. Twins Arthur and Maudie are eager to answer the call of adventure to find him, but their old nemesis and newly discovered aunt, Eudora Vane, is also on the hunt. As Lontown’s most famous explorer families set sail aboard their sky-ships, it soon becomes clear that Eudora’s not just after the missing explorer. There’s a secret she’s chasing, something Wrigglesworth had discovered before he vanished, something that definitely shouldn’t be in Eudora Vane’s hands. The Aurora’s crew will have to journey to uncover Wrigglesworth’s secret first, and will discover new lands and new friends along the way. . . . Return to Vashti Hardy’s “marvelously imagined” world (Publishers Weekly) in this sweeping and propulsive follow up to Brightstorm, hailed by the Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books as “a novel of grandeur and action.”
The Weather Well
- 112pages
- 4 heures de lecture
From sweltering sun to a wild snowstorm, wardens Grace and Tom must brave the elements to save the day in this thrilling Griffin Gate adventure from bestseller Vashti Hardy. It's the height of summer in Moreland, and Grace Griffin and her fellow warden Tom Eely are sweltering in the heat until they answer a strange call for help that comes through on the amazing Griffin map. After teleporting to Oakwell, they find the town paralysed by a freezing snowstorm, which is ruining the famous summer market that brings in visitors and trade. Using their mystery-solving skills and amazing inventions, can Grace and Tom find the cause for the weird weather and restore summer from the snow?
It's Christmas Eve at Lily's new house, but Lily misses the old one. Then, in a moment of magic, she is whisked away to the NorthPole! Santa's elfbots need her help to invent new toys from used,discarded ones. Lily comes to learn that with a dash of imagination,she can make anything - even, perhaps, a new home...
Harley Hitch is back with another inventive adventure! When the circus comes to town, Harley's curiosity get the better of her - and she accidentally breaks a cabinet that makes things disappear! It soon becomes clear the Moon has gone missing. Is Harley to blame? Can she sort out the mess before it's too late?
Brightstorm
- 336pages
- 12 heures de lecture
Critically acclaimed in the UK, Brightstorm is a fast-paced fantasy adventure novel that will set imaginations soaring. Arthur and Maudie Brightstorm receive devastating news: their famous explorer father has died in a failed attempt to reach South Polaris. To make matters worse, the Lontown Geographical Society finds Ernest Brightstorm guilty of sabotaging the expedition of his competitor, Eudora Vane. But a mysterious clue leads the twins to question the story they’ve been told—and to uncover the truth, they must undertake the journey of a lifetime. Joining the ragtag crew of a homemade sky-ship captained by the intrepid Harriet Culpepper, Arthur and Maudie race to South Polaris to salvage their family’s reputation and find out what really happened on their father’s doomed expedition. Brightstorm is a propulsive and compelling fantasy adventure set among the vibrant landscapes and dynamic characters of Vashti Hardy’s vividly imagined world.
Harley Hitch and the Iron Forest
- 256pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Join Harley, her robot dog Sprocket and best friend Cosmo for problem-solving adventures and mysteries in Inventia, a world where science rules and technology grows in the forest; and where exploding science projects, giant slugs and runaway robots are all part of a normal school day.
Crowfall
- 320pages
- 12 heures de lecture
Ironhold is an island where 'industry brings prosperity'. But when Orin Crowfall, a servant boy, learns that his home is in danger, he becomes a target of powerful forces. He escapes with his robot friend, but they face a fight for survival in the stormy ocean, pursued by a sea monster. Will Orin find a way back to save his family?
The Puffin Portal
- 112pages
- 4 heures de lecture
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?Award-winner Vashti Hardy celebrates kindness, found family and brilliantly inventive kids in this mystery-led, steampunk companion to The Griffin Gate. This book features a dyslexia-friendly layout and font, and illustrations throughout so that even more readers can enjoy it.
The Griffin Gate
- 112pages
- 4 heures de lecture
The story revolves around Warden Griffin, who is on a quest to investigate reports of a monster in the area. As he navigates this unusual situation, readers are drawn into a blend of intrigue and suspense, exploring themes of fear and the unknown. Griffin's character promises a mix of charm and determination, making the narrative both engaging and thought-provoking as he confronts the challenges posed by the mysterious creature.
The Raven Riddle
- 112pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Grace and Tom are excited to begin their first mission together, but what at first seems a quiet village quickly becomes their most challenging investigation so far... Bestseller Vashti Hardy returns with another heartfelt and action-filled steampunk story in her Griffin Gate series.
A stunningly original novel from the award-winning author of TheBrightstorm Chronicles, perfect for fans of Piers Torday and RossWelford - an action- packed adventure filled with warmth and bigquestions about humanity and family.
It's Christmas Eve at Lily's new house, but Lily misses the old one. Then, in a moment of magic, she is whisked away to the NorthPole! Santa's elfbots need her help to invent new toys from used,discarded ones. Lily comes to learn that with a dash of imagination,she can make anything - even, perhaps, a new home...
Endlich ist Molly fertig ausgebildete Wächterin und schon steckt sie mitten in ihrem nächsten Fall: Brot, Marmelade und Maschinen-Öl wurden als gestohlen gemeldet! Jedes Mal wurde am Tatort ein Vogel, genauer – ein Papageitaucher – gesichtet. Alle Spuren führen zu einem alten Schloss, in dem ein Junge ganz allein wohnt, wie es scheint. Hat er etwas mit den mysteriösen Diebstählen zu tun? Eine Kinder-Detektiv-Geschichte in fantastischem Setting mit vielen Bildern – leicht zu lesen und spannend erzählt. Einfach super lesbar! Mehr zu den super lesbaren Büchern unter www.superlesbar.de
Brightstorm. Podniebna wyprawa w.ukraińska
- 328pages
- 12 heures de lecture
Bliźnięta - Artur i Maudie - otrzymują wiadomość, że ich ojciec, słynny odkrywca, zginął podczas nieudanej próby dotarcia do krainy Polaris. Ponadto dowiadują się, że jeszcze przed tragedią został oskarżony przez konkurencyjną ekspedycję o próbę unieruchomienia jej statku. Bliźniaki nie wierzą w te oskarżenia. Wyruszają śladami ojca, aby oczyścić jego imię i odkryć, co naprawdę zdarzyło się podczas feralnej wyprawy do Polaris.