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The Puffin Portal

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Award-winning author Vashti Hardy continues the adventure in this sequel to The Griffin Gate. Grace's family are the guardians of the Griffin Map, using teleportation technology to fight crime across Moreland. When a surge of help calls overwhelms Griffin HQ, Grace investigates a series of petty thefts that lead her to a mysterious castle on a lonely island, deepening the mystery. Will she uncover the thief?
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers aged 9 and above with a reading age of 8+, especially those who enjoy fantasy adventures filled with mystery, inventive technologies, and heartfelt themes of kindness and family.

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Award-winner Vashti Hardy celebrates kindness, found family and brilliantly inventive kids in this mystery-led, steampunk companion to The Griffin Gate.

Incredible inventions, mystery and magic from the imagination of Vashti Hardy (Dyslexia-friendly)

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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 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?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Series: The Griffin Gate

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Praised for its thrilling and inventive storytelling, The Puffin Portal offers a compelling mix of mystery, adventure, and big-hearted family values. Critics highlight Hardy's rich imagination, charismatic characters, and twists that engage young fantasy readers. Reviews call it a must-have for school libraries and perfect for fans both new and returning to the series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781129814

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Natalie Smillie

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 112

About the Author

Vashti Hardy is the critically acclaimed and bestselling author of children's books including the Blue Peter Book Award winner Wildspark. Vashti's other titles include the Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted Brightstorm and the FCBG Children's Book Award shortlisted The Griffin Gate.

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