Description
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.
About the Author
Vashti Hardy is a children's book author who lives near Lancashire, England, with her husband and three teens. She has an honors teaching degree and an MA in creative writing from the University of Chichester.
Reviews
""[A] pacy tale of lies and greed versus loyalty and derring-do"" -- Guardian
""Stand[s] out"" -- Kirkus Reviews
""Enjoyable.?.?.?.?Marvelously imagined."" -- Publishers Weekly
""A ripsnorting yarn."" -- School Library Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9781324016380
Author Vashti Hardy
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Series Brightstorm Twins
Weight(grams) 270g
Dimensions(mm) 211mm * 140mm * 23mm
