The Puffin Portal Vashti Hardy 9781781129814

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.

Vashti Hardy was a primary school teacher for several years and has always had a keen interest in children's writing, leading to her MA in Creative Writing from the University of Chichester. Vashti is an alumni member and writing buddy of The Golden Egg Academy, and her books Brightstorm and the award-winning Wildspark are critically acclaimed.

"Adventure is certainly the name of the game in this thrilling and inventive series which has all the hallmarks of Hardy's rich imaginative powers... a stunningly created 'other' world, brilliantly inventive kids, a charismatic supporting cast , and a story full of twists, turns, kindness and big-hearted family value ... a reading treat for all fantasy-loving middle-graders" -- Lancashire Evening Post

"With all new characters, a mysterious plot and a host of inventive gadgets, this is an irresistible adventure for any young fantasy fan" -- LoveReading4Kids

"Not only a good follow up to The Griffin Gate, but a good book in its own right ... Whether you're new to this world, or a returning fan, you're sure to love The Puffin Portal" -- Trans-scribe, blog

"An irresistible read full of mystery and adventure and is perfect for any young fantasy fan. Vashti is so clever with her writing and this fast-paced novel will not disappoint at all as it is full of twists throughout ... Every school library needs a copy of these books!" -- Emma Suffield, librarian

"A gorgeous read all about family and what that can mean" -- Independent Book Reviews, blog