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    Brightstorm
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    Brightstorm Series

    Written by Vashti Hardy

    Narrated by Samuel Roukin

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    About this series

    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 Aurora sets 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?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateDec 1, 1985
    Brightstorm

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      Brightstorm
      Brightstorm

      Brightstorm

      Vashti Hardy
      4/5 - 9 ratings
      4/5 - 9 ratings

      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 Aurora sets 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?

      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 Aurora sets 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?

    Author

    Vashti Hardy

    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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