Vashti Hardy

Critically acclaimed in the UK, Brightstorm is a fast-paced fantasy adventure novel that will set imaginations soaring.

Brightstorm

Christine

Katy

I thoroughly enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I was going to. I actually teared up a little bit towards the end, which doesn't often happen. So if a book can make me feel something? Then it's probably going to be a really good book. I definitely have plans on reading the other books in this series and checking out this authors other work.

A fast-paced fantasy adventure that will set your imagination soaring! Twins Arthur and Maudie Brightstorm receive word in Lontown that their famous explorer father has died in a failed attempt to reach the southernmost point in the world. Not only that, but he has been accused of stealing fuel before he died! The twins don't believe the news, and they answer an ad to join a new attempt to reach South Polaris. It's their only hope of learning the truth... and salvaging their family's reputation. As the winged ship Aurorasets sail, the twins must keep their wits about them and prove themselves worthy of the rest of the crew. But will Arthur and Maudie find the answers they seek?

A Sky-ship Adventure

Sheila Goicea

I received a copy of this book from the publisher Norton Young Readers via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! In no way does this affect my rating or review.

Wow! This is the first time I've received an ARC for a book that I "Wished" for on Netgalley. Thanks so much Norton Young Readers!



Content Warning: Death of a parent, Attempted murder, Plane Crash

Twins Arthur and Maudie are children to a famous explorer. Their father had been on an expedition to the South Polaris when his airship presumably crashed and the entire crew perished. With his death and the children now orphaned, Arthur and Maudie are thrust from a life of comfort, to one of destitution. Their father, blamed with stealing fuel from another airship before his ship crashed, violated the laws of explorers, and therefore, lost everything in his name. 

With nothing left, Arthur and Maudie are sold and enlisted for servitude by an unpleasant family. Unable to believe that their father would do such a terrible thing as steal, they decide to do everything they can to investigate further. Their eagerness lands them with a crew of explorers racing to South Polaris. What’s to come is an icy terrain, suspense, mind-talking wolves, and the truth behind their father’s last exploration and who is to blame for the stolen fuel.

Reminiscent of The Series of Unfortunate Events, these twins find themselves in one precarious situation after another as they try to prove their father’s innocence and redeem the Brightstorm name. Brightstorm is a story for adventurers into the unknown with an appreciation for truth and justice.

Vulgarity: None.
Sexual content: None.
Violence: Moderate.

My Rating: ★★★

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Nickie Mohler

The Brightstorm twins have learned that their father, a famous explorer has died on his most recent trip. They have lost everything. Even though they are grieving, they can't help but feel there is something missing from the story of their father's death. They have no choice but to go on an adventure of their own to find the truth.
I loved this book! Such an amazing story. These characters are fantastic. I will definitely continue the series. This is a new favorite middle grade for me.

Melea Mullican

This book was so much fun! I loved the relationship between Maude and Arty. It's so nice to see realistic and meaningful familial relationships in books. The atmosphere was great, and I adored the adventure. Highly recommend.

Brightstorm

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