Twins, Arthur and Maudie, are told that their father, a famous explorer, has died attempting to be the first to reach the South Polaris, but also must live with the knowledge that he cheated and stole fuel from another competitor's ship, shaming their family's name. Brightstorm is Vashti Hardy’s gripping debut novel that was followed by the unique Wildspark This book fits the need of any confident reader, from adventure lover to readers who enjoy family stories. He is an intelligent, brave and determined explorer who strives to make ground-breaking discoveries and push the boundaries of adventure. This is an unputdownable Victoriana adventure with characters that are vivid and most refreshing in their portrayal of gender roles.

Out of sight in the vast wastes of the Third Continent, she commits an act of foul treachery against Ernest Brightstorm. If you're at all animal-obsessed like I am, then you'll appreciate Parthena, the hawk that belonged to Brightstorm's father, and the thought-wolves that are also discovered along their journey. It really is a wonderful story: colorful, well-rounded characters; imaginative steampunk contraptions; unique creatures and their bonds with humans; a surprising depth to its world-building; enough table-setting for many more adventures to come. It being an adventure with definite British overtones, I can guarantee you that you will hear some funny names and a lot about tea.I promise to only link only products I believe you will love and are related to books, writing, or general geekery. I haven't charted out my visits for the summer term, but I'm sure there are several in the south) and thanks so much for being so fantastic! 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 water bears became the new favourites and all three children wished Valiant could come to live with us as a pet. I read about her in the Lontown Chronicle – the youngest explorer to captain a sky-ship to the Second Continent.

Les jumeaux Arthur et Maudie Brightstorm ne croient pas une seule seconde que leur père est mort et qu’il a volé le carburant d’un bateau concurrent. Children are gripped from the very first chapter as they race across Lontown with Arthur and Maudie. Since I’m not an avid reader of steampunk, I may be complaining about something very common and very popular in the steampunk culture. Yes, there are a few harrowing parts, but seeing as this is a middle-grade fiction, I really wouldn’t’ve expected any harsh life-lessons at this point. Yesterday a parent came over to tell me how impressed she was by the book fair and that you did a fabulous job of selling the books to the children first.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.