Harley Hitch Takes Flight
(Author) Vashti HardyHarley Hitch returns for an airborne adventure in this highly illustrated fiction series about a determined young inventor from award-winning author Vashti Hardy. The Aviation Parade is coming to Forgetown this summer, and Harley has her sights set on creating a flying machine that will really stand out: a robot hippogriff! And if the creature impresses Cosmo's mum enough, surely Cosmo will be able to keep it as a pet? But Harley wants the flying machine to be a surprise for everyone. She soon finds that keeping secrets leads to tricky explanations and lots of trouble - especially when REAL hippogriffs arrive and cause chaos! Join Harley, her robot dog Sprocket and best friend Cosmo for problem-solving adventures and mysteries in a world where science rules and technology grows in the forest! A rollicking adventure that celebrates STEM learning! Highly illustrated with lively, humourous illustrations by George Ermos. Vashti Hardy is an award-winning author of children's books. Her novel Wildsparkwon the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Story 2020, and Brightstormwas shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2019.
Vashti Hardy
Vashti Hardy is a British author known for her middle-grade novel "Brightstorm." Her writing style blends adventure with heart, captivating young readers with imaginative worlds and strong, diverse characters. Hardy's work empowers children to explore themes of bravery, friendship, and resilience through gripping storytelling.