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The Griffin Gate
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Bestselling author Vashti Hardy transports us to a world like no other in a steampunk, fantasy adventure with family at its heart.
Warden Griffin at your service. Can I ask if you've seen a monster in the area …?
Grace's family are wardens of the Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Although Grace is still too young, she longs to go on missions herself. After all, if her brother, Bren, can do it, why can't she?
So when Grace finds herself alone with the map when a distress call comes in, she jumps at the chance to prove she's up to the task. But the map transports Grace to a remote village where nothing is quite as it seems … Has she taken on more than she can handle?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
Series: The Griffin Gate
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The Griffin Gate
Bestselling author Vashti Hardy transports us to a world like no other in a steampunk, fantasy adventure with family at its heart. Warden Griffin at your service. Can I ask if you've seen a monster in the area …? Grace's family are wardens of the Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Although Grace is still...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Weather Well
From sweltering sun to a wild snowstorm, wardens Grace and Tom must brave the elements to save the day in this thrilling final 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...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Puffin Portal
Award-winning author Vashti Hardy celebrates kindness, found family and brilliantly inventive kids in this mystery-led sequel to The Griffin Gate. 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...PaperbackSold Out -
The Raven Riddle
Grace and Tom are about to face their most challenging mission so far… Bestselling author Vashti Hardy returns with a heartfelt and action-filled third addition to the Griffin Gate series. Grace’s family are wardens of the Griffin map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. And now there’s someone new on the team: Tom Eely, who has been...PaperbackSold Out
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The Griffin Gate by Vashti Hardy is praised for its action-packed narrative and appealing steampunk elements, capturing the interest of fantasy-loving middle graders. The book is noted for its imaginative storytelling and a strong emphasis on adventure and family. It offers a mix of monsters, mystery, and a courageous young heroine, making it an engaging read for those seeking captivating escapism.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781781129432
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Natalie Smillie
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 112
About the Author
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. Vashti lives near Brighton in Sussex.
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