This is a wonderfully imaginative story from the author of Brightstorm. Grace, her mother and brother Bren are members of a family tasked with being the guardians of a teleportation system, the Griffin Gate, that enables them to act as law fighters when necessary, to protect Moreland their home. Although she is still too young to be in the team, Grace is desperate to do her part. When a call comes in and the other members of the family are not available, she takes off to help. What follows is much more dangerous that she could have imagined and there would appear to be a plot to take over the gate itself. It is up to Grace to try and save both the gate and her family.
Barrington Stoke is famous for its very accessible titles, written by some of the great names in modern children’s literature. This title with its theme of magic and adventure is an absolute gem. It reminds us about the meaning of family and community, whilst at the same time showing us the result of jealousy and envy. The book is a fantastic read for anyone in KS2 and above; as always, the story is accessible for young readers but is also a good choice for less able readers in KS3. I look forward to more adventures for this plucky heroine.
Margaret Pemberton
The Griffin Gate by Vashti Hardy
Illustrated by Natalie Smillie
Barrington Stoke
ISBN 9781781129432
£6.99
