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The Brightstorm Chronicles Series

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We’re big fans of fast-paced middle grade fantasy here at Toppsta, and Vashti Hardy
 is one of those household names at least everyone should read once. We especially recommend The Brightstorm Chronicles.
 
The Brightstorm series is split into a trilogy (books 1 to 3 below) and a fourth book, which can also be read as a standalone.
 
Following the adventures of two twins, Arthur and Maudie Brightstorm, the adventure begins with the news that their explorer father has died whilst trying to reach the South Pole. The twins don’t believe the news, and their niggling feeling leads them on a series of incredible adventures, which will involve:
 
·      Flying on a winged ship
·      Joining a flying ship crew
·      Searching for missing adventurers
·      Getting lost and having to find each other
·      Travelling to remote locations, including the Volcanic North
·      And so much more…
 
In the fourth book, we follow the story of Princess Ganzorig, one of Brightstorm’s most loved characters, who is on the search for powerful cure that will help her ill uncle heal. But her travels will unravel secrets upon secrets about her world, leading her to question everything she’s believed up till that moment.

This is a fantastic series for lovers of fantasy books for kids, and we think any fan of the Greenwild Series, Train to Impossible Places Adventures books, Artemis Fowl books and Nevermoor books will love this. 

If you'd like to know more about the author, check out our Reader Q&A With Vashti Hardy. She is also the author behind The Griffin Gate books, the Harley Hitch series and the Ghost Machine Adventure books.

All the Brightstorm books in order:

Book 1: Brightstorm: A Sky-Ship Adventure (2018)
Book 2: Darkwhispers: A Brightstorm Adventure (2020)
Book 3: Firesong (2022)
Book 4: Serpent of the Sands (2023)

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Book 1
Brightstorm
Book 1

Brightstorm

Shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2019 A fast-paced fantasy adventure that will set you... MoreBrightstorm

(50 reviews) 5 50
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Book 2
Darkwhispers
Book 2

Darkwhispers

  The thrilling second novel in the acclaimed series The Brightstorm Chronicles! The Brightstorm twi... MoreDarkwhispers

(18 reviews) 5 18
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Book 3
Firesong
Book 3

Firesong

  The exciting conclusion to the Brightstorm twins' trilogy within The Brightstorm Chronicles! Arthu... MoreFiresong

(9 reviews) 5 9
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Book 4
Serpent of the Sands
Book 4

Serpent of the Sands

  A leap of faith in a race against time. When Princess Ganzorig's uncle falls gravely ill, she sneaks ou... MoreSerpent of the Sands

(4 reviews) 5 4
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