Harley Hitch and the Iron Forest

A highly illustrated fiction series about a determinedyoung inventor, from award-winning author Vashti Hardy."A joyful mash-up of robots, conservationism and school story"- The GuardianJoin Harley, her robot dog Sprocketand best friend Cosmo for problem-solvingadventures and mysteries in Inventia, a worldwhere science rules and technology growsin the forest; and where exploding science projects,giant slugs and runaway robots are all part of a normal schoolday.The Iron Forest near Harley’s home is unlike any other –plants and trees grow cogs and hinges and other mechanicalparts – and all of Inventia depends on it. So when a strangefungus is discovered, there’s a race tofind a solution. Without essential parts for inventions, the townis 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 rollickingadventure that celebrates STEM learning!Heavily illustrated with lively, humourous illustrations by GeorgeErmosVashti Hardy is an award-winning author of children’s books.Her novel Wildspark won the Blue Peter Book Awardfor Best Story 2020, and Brightstorm was shortlisted forthe Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize