Darkwhispers

Synopsis

 

The thrilling second novel in the acclaimed series The Brightstorm Chronicles!

The Brightstorm twins are back for another adventure!

Eudora Vane has organized an explorer fleet to search the last known destination of missing adventurer Ermitage Wrigglesworth. Harriet Culpepper and the crew of the Aurora join the mission, but they don't believe that Eudora has good intentions.

What is she really looking for? Arthur is determined to find out, and when disaster strikes and the Brightstorm twins are separated, will he and Maudie be able to find their way back to each other?

• The long-awaited sequel to Brightstorm, which was selected as the first Booksellers Association Children's Book of the Season, won the West Sussex Children's Story Book Award, was shortlisted for the Books Are My Bag Awards and the Waterstones' Children's Book Prize, and longlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award.
• Perfect for fans of books by Peter Bunzl, Abi Elphinstone, and Alex Bell.

 

PRAISE FOR BRIGHTSTORM:

"A pacy tale of lies and greed versus loyalty" Observer

"Hardy has drunk from the same cup as Philip Reeve and Philip Pullman. This is a skilful, gripping and hugely enjoyable account of the bonds that keep families together." Literary Review

"Full of surprises and keeps you desperate to find the truth" National Geographic Kids

"An unputdownable Victorian adventure with vivid characters that travels at lightning speed" BookTrust's Great Books Guide

"A highly entertaining old-school adventure" The Bookseller

About the Publisher

Scholastic

Scholastic is an award-winning publisher of original children's books. Scholastic publishes more than 600 new hardcover, paperback, and novelty books each year. The list includes the phenomenally successful publishing properties Harry Potter? and Captain Underpants?, the beloved series Clifford The Big Red Dog?, Goosebumps?, The 39 Clues?, I Spy?, Bone, The Magic School Bus?, Fly Guy, Geronimo Stilton, and The Hunger Games trilogy.

Summary

Chapter 1: The Shadow of Fear

* Summary: Introducing Sophia Rossi, a young woman who returns to her secluded hometown of Willow Creek after a year. She senses an eerie atmosphere and learns of strange disappearances and rumors of a dangerous predator lurking in the shadows.
* Real Example: Sophia feels a chill down her spine as she walks through the empty streets at night, noticing strange noises coming from the abandoned houses.

Chapter 2: Whispers in the Darkness

* Summary: Sophia begins investigating the disappearances and encounters strange and enigmatic characters. She meets Isaiah, a mysterious librarian with a knowledge of the town's secrets, and Elise, a psychic who claims to have visions of the missing people.
* Real Example: Isaiah hands Sophia a dusty old book containing cryptic writings about a malevolent entity that has haunted the town for centuries.

Chapter 3: The Ghostly Gaze

* Summary: Sophia's curiosity turns into fear as she uncovers more about the dark whispers circulating in Willow Creek. She witnesses ghostly apparitions and experiences unexplained phenomena that shake her to the core.
* Real Example: Sophia peers into an old mirror in her grandmother's house and sees a faint, ghostly reflection that resembles the missing girl, Emily.

Chapter 4: Unveiling the Truth

* Summary: With the help of Isaiah and Elise, Sophia delves deeper into the town's sinister history and confronts the horrifying truth. They uncover a connection between the disappearances and a malevolent force known as the "Shadow Weaver."
* Real Example: Sophia discovers a secret underground chamber where a sinister ritual was performed, leaving behind a chilling message warning of the Shadow Weaver's return.

Chapter 5: The Dark Descent

* Summary: As Sophia and her allies prepare to face the Shadow Weaver, they encounter formidable obstacles. The predator adapts and its presence grows stronger, threatening to consume everything in its path.
* Real Example: Elise's visions reveal that the Shadow Weaver is targeting Sophia's closest friends, forcing her to make perilous choices to protect them.

Chapter 6: The Final Confrontation

* Summary: Sophia and her companions engage in a desperate battle against the Shadow Weaver, wielding their newfound knowledge and courage. The fate of Willow Creek hangs in the balance as they fight to vanquish the darkness once and for all.
* Real Example: Sophia confronts the Shadow Weaver in a desolate graveyard, summoning her inner strength and the support of her allies to defeat the malevolent entity.