The Puffin Portal by Vashti Hardy

£6.99
Type: Books

The Puffin Portal by Vashti Hardy 

Grace's family are wardens of the incredible Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Right now it's all systems go at Griffin HQ, where Grace, her mum and her brother have their hands full answering a huge number of calls for help. They could really do with another warden on the team - but Mum believes their important work should be kept inside the family.

Meanwhile, Grace is investigating a series of puzzling petty thefts. The clues lead her to a ramshackle castle on a lonely island, where the mystery only deepens. Will Grace be able to track down the thief?Award-winner Vashti Hardy celebrates kindness, found family and brilliantly inventive kids in this mystery-led, steampunk companion to The Griffin Gate.

This book features a dyslexia-friendly layout and font, and illustrations throughout so that even more readers can enjoy it.

Delivery of orders

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- Royal Mail 48 hour tracked service

Orders under £75 - £3.50 per order 

Orders over £75 - shipping is FREE OF CHARGE

- Royal Mail 24 hours tracked service - £8.25

 

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International Shipping

 

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Packaging

We use a variety of recycled bio-degradable and pre-used boxes for packaging in our bid to minimise our impact on the environment.  All items are carefully packaged in order to reach you in perfect condition.