Book details

WildSpark
Description
Winner of the Blue Peter Award 2020. A mind-bending adventure from the author of Brightstorm! A year after the death of her older brother, Prue Haywood's family is still shattered by grief. But everything changes when a stranger arrives at the farm. A new, incredible technology has been discovered in the city of Medlock, where a secretive guild of inventors have developed a way to capture spirits of the dead in animal-like machines, bringing them back to life. Prue knows that the 'Ghost Guild' might hold the key to bringing her brother back, so she seizes the stranger's offer to join as an apprentice. But to find her brother, she needs to find a way to get the ghost machines to remember the people they used to be. Yet if Prue succeeds, all of society could come apart.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
448 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Adventure: Vashti Hardy is known for crafting thrilling adventures that captivate readers, making 'WildSpark' a potentially exciting journey through imaginative landscapes.
- Inventive World-Building: Hardy's books often feature richly imagined worlds, and 'WildSpark' would likely be no exception, offering a unique setting that sparks the imagination.
- Strong Character Development: Readers might expect to find well-developed characters who grow and change throughout the story, providing meaningful connections and life lessons.
- Themes of Friendship and Resilience: Hardy's stories typically explore important themes such as the value of friendship and the strength found in overcoming challenges, which 'WildSpark' would probably also encompass.