A strange creature with great big paws and a terrible growl is roaming the land of Moonlight. No one knows what it can be, so they’ve called in Hana and Ace the detective cat of the Moonlight Mystery Agency.

Can Hana and Ace puzzle out what’s going on, and will solving the mystery help Hana find the answer to some worries of her own?

A long-lost amulet holds the secret to finding the ancient land of Hath and its hidden treasures. But just as famous relic hunter Lucy Greystone is about to retrieve it, the amulet falls into the hands of nefarious glory hunter Byron Cogsworth.

Now the race is on to be the first to uncover the location of Hath and its gold. But how can Mabel and Will Greystone help their aunt when they only have access to half of the clues, and can they stop Cogsworth before his dirty tricks lead to treasure being lost for ever?

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

Hana has always longed to have a pet of her own. So when a cat turns up at her bedroom window one night, she thinks her dream has come true. But Ace is no ordinary cat. He’s a detective cat who has come to invite Hana to join the Moonlight Mystery Agency, and that’s when the magical adventures begin!

Join Hana and Ace on their first mission to solve the mystery of Spark the bionic unicorn’s missing birthday cake!

Twelve-year-old Rose can’t remember anything before last week, when she woke up not knowing her own name, her own house, or or even her own mother. The only thing Rose recognized was her puppy, North.

But Mother patiently explained everything – well, not everything. Not the real-feeling dreams Rose has about a mysterious forest she half-recognizes. Or why she is not allowed to stray beyond the garden, out into Luminelle, the vast city surrounding them.

Mother is kind and helpful, but Rose can’t shake the feeling that something’s not right. Or maybe it’s everything that’s not right?

But then, when Rose flees to the outside world with North, it quickly becomes clear to Rose that she is different. And for reasons she doesn’t understand, she’s dangerous.

On an unforgettable journey of discovery, Rose uncovers life-altering truths about the city she’s in, the people around her … and ultimately herself.

• An action-packed adventure filled with warmth and humour, this story will expand your mind – and your heart
• Tackling big questions such as: What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be family?
• By the award-winning author of The Brightstorm Chronicles, Vashti Hardy

A gorgeously illustrated celebration of creativity, upcycling and Christmas magic!

It’s Christmas Eve at Lily’s new house, but Lily misses the old one.

Then, in a moment of magic, she is whisked away to the North Pole! Santa’s elfbots need her help to invent new toys from used, discarded ones.

Lily comes to learn that with a dash of imagination, she can make anything – even, perhaps, a new home…

• The perfect give for young budding engineers who love to invent things!
• Perfect for fans of The Polar Express and Rosie Revere, Engineer.
• This is the picture-book debut of Vashti Hardy, the Blue-Peter-Book-Award-winning author of children’s novels known for their distinctive fusion of imagination and invention.
• Illustrator and rising star Katie Cottle was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize.

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 comes through on the amazing Griffin map.

After teleporting to Oakwell, they find the town paralysed by a freezing snowstorm, which is ruining the famous summer market that brings in visitors and trade. Using their mystery-solving skills and amazing inventions, can Grace and Tom find the cause for the weird weather and restore summer from the snow?

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

A leap of faith in a race against time.

When Princess Ganzorig’s uncle falls gravely ill, she sneaks out of the Citadel to find a powerful cure, said to be guarded by the Serpent of the Sands. But is it only a story? Is she chasing false hope? But the further Gan travels, the more secrets are revealed – and the more she questions everything she believes…

• A new adventure in the Brightstorm Chronicles series, this time featuring Princess Gan, a fan-favourite character from Firesong!
• Perfect for fans of The Cogheart Adventures, Sky Song, Dragon Mountain, and The Land of Roar
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  The exciting conclusion to the Brightstorm twins’ trilogy within The Brightstorm Chronicles!

  Arthur, Maudie, and the rest of the Aurora crew are going on a mission to the Volcanic North, where years before their parents discovered the moth that is their family symbol.

  But their scheming, ambitious aunt, Eudora Vane, is still dedicated to destroying the Brightstorm family name, and the further north the Aurora travels, the more long-buried secrets are revealed…

  • The long-awaited conclusion to the Brightstorm twins’ trilogy
  • Brightstorm was selected as the first Booksellers Association Children’s Book of the Season, won the West Sussex Children’s Story Book Award, was shortlisted for the Books Are My Bag Awards and the Waterstones’ Children’s Book Prize, and longlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award
  • Perfect for fans of books by Peter Bunzl, Abi Elphinstone, and Alex Bell

PRAISE FOR BRIGHTSTORM:

“A pacy tale of lies and greed versus loyalty” Observer

“Hardy has drunk from the same cup as Philip Reeve and Philip Pullman. This is a skilful, gripping and hugely enjoyable account of the bonds that keep families together.” Literary Review

“Full of surprises and keeps you desperate to find the truth” National Geographic Kids

“An unputdownable Victorian adventure with vivid characters that travels at lightning speed” BookTrust’s Great Books Guide

“A highly entertaining old-school adventure” The Bookseller

]]> https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-raven-riddle/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=20273 Grace and Tom are excited to begin their first mission together, but what at first seems a quiet village quickly becomes their most challenging investigation so far... Bestseller Vashti Hardy returns with another heartfelt and action-filled steampunk story in her 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 training hard to become a warden.

Grace and Tom reckon they’re ready to tackle a mission together, but they’re disappointed when Mum sends them to a quiet mountain village where ravens have been pestering the locals. Surely they won’t be any opportunities to use their exciting gadgets or combat skills there?

But as the pair investigate, the situation becomes more puzzling. Why does it seem like the ravens are protecting something? And are the villagers’ tales of a mountain witch really to be believed? Grace and Tom will have to use all their wit, skill and courage if they want to solve the raven riddle ?

Bestseller Vashti Hardy returns with another heartfelt and action-filled addition to the Griffin Gate series.  

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