Harley Hitch
3 primary works • 4 total works
Book 1
A highly illustrated fiction series about a determined
young inventor, from award-winning author Vashti Hardy.
"A joyful mash-up of robots, conservationism and school story"
- The Guardian
Join Harley, her robot dog Sprocket
and best friend Cosmo for problem-solving
adventures and mysteries in Inventia, a world
where science rules and technology grows
in the forest; and where exploding science projects,
giant slugs and runaway robots are all part of a normal school
day.
The Iron Forest near Harley’s home is unlike any other –
plants and trees grow cogs and hinges and other mechanical
parts – and all of Inventia depends on it. So when a strange
fungus is discovered, there’s a race to
find a solution. Without essential parts for inventions, the town
is quickly falling apart…
But just who or what is behind the mysterious infestation?
Harley decides it’s up to her to save the day –
with chaotic results!
Perfect for fans of Amelia Fang and Isadora Moon, this is a rollicking
adventure that celebrates STEM learning!
Heavily illustrated with lively, humourous illustrations by George
Ermos
Vashti Hardy is an award-winning author of children’s books.
Her novel Wildspark won the Blue Peter Book Award
for Best Story 2020, and Brightstorm was shortlisted for
the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize
Book 2
Harley Hitch is back with another inventive adventure!
When the circus comes to town, Harley's curiosity get the
better of her - and she accidentally breaks a cabinet that
makes things magically disappear!
Soon after, everyone
realizes that the Moon has gone missing. Time is speeding
up, wildlife is getting disorientated by the darker nighttime, the
wind is getting stronger, and there's no more tide.
Is
Harley to blame? Can she sort out the mess before
it's too late?
An out-of-this-world follow-up to Harley Hitch and the Iron
Forest
Author Vashti Hardy is the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award,
known for her wildly imaginative stories that include important
STEM lessons and themes.
Fully illustrated throughout by illustrator George Ermos.
When the circus comes to town, Harley's curiosity get the
better of her - and she accidentally breaks a cabinet that
makes things magically disappear!
Soon after, everyone
realizes that the Moon has gone missing. Time is speeding
up, wildlife is getting disorientated by the darker nighttime, the
wind is getting stronger, and there's no more tide.
Is
Harley to blame? Can she sort out the mess before
it's too late?
An out-of-this-world follow-up to Harley Hitch and the Iron
Forest
Author Vashti Hardy is the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award,
known for her wildly imaginative stories that include important
STEM lessons and themes.
Fully illustrated throughout by illustrator George Ermos.
Book 3
In this third book in the series, Harley goes on a time-twisting
adventure!
On a school trip to the Inventia Jurassic Coast, Harley finds
an unusual fossil. Has she discovered an entirely new species of
dinosaur?
Her class nemesis, Fenelda, doesn't believe it, so Harley decides
to build a time machine to prove the discovery and win the 'best
invention' competition.
But messing around with time can have unexpected, dinosaur-size
effects...
Vashti Hardy’s immersive world building, cool science and
tech, weird and wonderful inventions, warm and funny characters
– all perfectly pitched for younger readers.
A modern-day INSPECTOR GADGET meets THE WORST
WITCH, with a STEM twist.
Full of brilliant illustrations from George Ermos!
Collect them all: Harley Hitch and the Iron Forest and
Harley Hitch and the Missing Moon
Harley Hitch returns for an airborne adventure in this
highly illustrated fiction series about a determined young inventor
from award-winning author Vashti Hardy.
The Aviation Parade is coming to Forgetown this summer, and Harley
has her sights set on creating a flying machine that will really
stand out: a robot hippogriff! And if the creature impresses
Cosmo's mum enough, surely Cosmo will be able to keep it as a pet?
But Harley wants the flying machine to be a surprise for everyone.
She soon finds that keeping secrets leads to tricky explanations
and lots of trouble - especially when REAL hippogriffs arrive
and cause chaos!
Join Harley, her robot dog Sprocket and best friend Cosmo
for problem-solving adventures and mysteries in a world where science
rules and technology grows in the forest!
A rollicking adventure that celebrates STEM learning! Highly
illustrated with lively, humourous illustrations by George Ermos.
Vashti Hardy is an award-winning author of children's books.
Her novel Wildspark won the Blue Peter Book Award for Best
Story 2020, and Brightstorm was shortlisted for the Waterstones
Children's Book Prize 2019.
highly illustrated fiction series about a determined young inventor
from award-winning author Vashti Hardy.
The Aviation Parade is coming to Forgetown this summer, and Harley
has her sights set on creating a flying machine that will really
stand out: a robot hippogriff! And if the creature impresses
Cosmo's mum enough, surely Cosmo will be able to keep it as a pet?
But Harley wants the flying machine to be a surprise for everyone.
She soon finds that keeping secrets leads to tricky explanations
and lots of trouble - especially when REAL hippogriffs arrive
and cause chaos!
Join Harley, her robot dog Sprocket and best friend Cosmo
for problem-solving adventures and mysteries in a world where science
rules and technology grows in the forest!
A rollicking adventure that celebrates STEM learning! Highly
illustrated with lively, humourous illustrations by George Ermos.
Vashti Hardy is an award-winning author of children's books.
Her novel Wildspark won the Blue Peter Book Award for Best
Story 2020, and Brightstorm was shortlisted for the Waterstones
Children's Book Prize 2019.