Gan is back home in Nadvaaryn after her epic adventure with the Brightstormtwins in the north. But her uncle is ill, so she needsa cure in the deserts outside the capital city. But her adventureslead her to question her broader mission: what's the right thingto do, when those she seeks to protect also pose a grave danger?
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...
- The fourth adventure in the Brightstorm Chronicles series, but
this book can be read on its own!
- The story is told from the perspective of Princess Gan, a fan-favourite
character from Firesong
- Perfect for fans of The Cogheart Adventures, Sky Song,
Dragon Mountain, and The Land of Roar
Praise for Serpent of the Sands:
"A brilliant adventure story for upper KS2 and younger KS3
readers. Hardy builds a unique world that feels authentic and engaging
and this book, and the series that it comes from, will feed
the imaginations of young readers." Just Imagine
Praise for Brightstorm (book 1)
"Brightstorm is a wonderfully paced, absorbing read that delivers
a special feeling of adventure reserved for stories that
you just cannot put down." Fantasty Book Review
"This is an unputdownable Victoriana adventure with characters
that are vivid and most refreshing in their portrayal of gender
roles. " BookTrust
