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      The thrilling second novel in the acclaimed series The
      Brightstorm Chronicles!
      The Brightstorm twins are back for another adventure!



      Eudora Vane has organized an explorer fleet to search the last
      known destination of missing adventurer Ermitage Wrigglesworth.
      Harriet Culpepper and the crew of the Aurora join the mission, but
      they don't believe that Eudora has good intentions.


      What is she really looking for? Arthur is determined
      to find out, and when disaster strikes and the Brightstorm twins
      are separated, will he and Maudie be able to find their way back
      to each other?


      


      The long-awaited sequel to Brightstorm, which was selected
      as the first Booksellers Association Children's Book of the
      Season, won the West Sussex Children's Story Book Award, was shortlisted
      for the Books Are My Bag Awards and the Waterstones' Children's
      Book Prize, and longlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award.


      Perfect for fans of books by Peter Bunzl, Abi Elphinstone, and
      Alex 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 Philip
      Pullman. This is a skilful, gripping and hugely enjoyable account
      of the bonds that keep families together." Literary
      Review


      "Full of surprises and keeps you desperate to find the truth"
      National Geographic Kids


      "An unputdownable Victorian adventure with vivid characters
      that travels at lightning speed" BookTrust's Great
      Books Guide


      "A highly entertaining old-school adventure" The
      Bookseller</pre>

Darkwhispers

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      A leap of faith in a race against time.

      When Princess Ganzorig's uncle falls gravely ill, she sneaks out
      of the Citadel to find a powerful cure, said to be guarded by
      the Serpent of the Sands. But is it only a story? Is she chasing
      false 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, but
      this book can be read on its own!

      The story is told from the perspective of Princess Gan, a fan-favourite
      character from Firesong

      Perfect 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 KS3
      readers. Hardy builds a unique world that feels authentic and engaging
      and this book, and the series that it comes from, will feed
      the imaginations of young readers." Just Imagine



       


      Praise for Brightstorm (book 1)



      "Brightstorm is a wonderfully paced, absorbing read that delivers
      a special feeling of adventure reserved for stories that
      you just cannot put down." Fantasty Book Review



      "This is an unputdownable Victoriana adventure with characters
      that are vivid and most refreshing in their portrayal of gender
      roles. " BookTrust</pre>

Serpent of the Sands

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      The exciting conclusion to the Brightstorm twins' trilogy
      within The Brightstorm Chronicles!
      Arthur, Maudie, and the rest of the Aurora crew are going
      on a mission to the Volcanic North, where years
      before their parents discovered the moth that is their family
      symbol.


      But their scheming, ambitious aunt, Eudora Vane, is still dedicated
      to destroying the Brightstorm family name,
      and the further north the Aurora travels, the more long-buried
      secrets are revealed...


      


      The long-awaited conclusion to the Brightstorm twins' trilogy


      Brightstorm was selected as the first Booksellers Association
      Children's Book of the Season, won the West Sussex Children's
      Story Book Award, was shortlisted for the Books Are My Bag
      Awards and the Waterstones' Children's Book Prize, and longlisted
      for the Blue Peter Book Award

      Perfect for fans of books by Peter Bunzl, Abi Elphinstone, and
      Alex 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 Philip
      Pullman. This is a skilful, gripping and hugely enjoyable account
      of the bonds that keep families together." Literary
      Review


      "Full of surprises and keeps you desperate to find the truth"
      National Geographic Kids


      "An unputdownable Victorian adventure with vivid characters
      that travels at lightning speed" BookTrust's Great
      Books Guide


      "A highly entertaining old-school adventure" The
      Bookseller</pre>

Firesong

<pre>Shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book
      Prize 2019
      A fast-paced fantasy adventure that will set your imagination
      soaring!


      Twins Arthur and Maudie Brightstorm receive word in Lontown that
      their famous explorer father has died in a failed
      attempt to reach the southernmost point in the world. Not only
      that, but he has been accused of stealing fuel
      before he died!


      The twins don't believe the news, and they answer an ad to join
      a new attempt to reach South Polaris. It's their only hope of learning
      the truth ... and salvaging their family's
      reputation.


      As the winged ship Aurora sets sail, the twins must keep
      their wits about them and prove themselves worthy of the rest
      of the crew.


      But will Arthur and Maudie find the answers they seek?



      "Hardy has drunk from the same cup as Philip Reeve and Philip
      Pullman.' - Literary Review


      "[A] pacy tale of lies and greed versus loyalty and derring-do"
       - Guardian

"A ripsnorting
      yarn." - School Library Journal

"Marvelously
      imagined." - Publishers Weekly

"Stand[s] out" - Kirkus Reviews</pre>