Steampunk bliss: flying ships, brave rescues, talking animals and dark secrets! A sky-soaring treat for fans of Cogheart. No human being has ever reached South Polaris, the bottommost wilderness of the world. Now word has reached Lontown that Arthur and Maudie’s father – a famous explorer – has died in the race to get there first. The awful news is bad enough, but it’s also stained with scandal. Their father has been accused of trying to steal fuel from his rivals! The twins know it can’t be true. How can they clear his name? They’ll have to launch an expedition on the majestic winged ship Aurora, on a quest full of danger, magic and dark villains… A rip-roaring aerial adventure in a vivid steampunk worldFor fans of Cogheart, Northern Lights and The Last Wild All the fun of Mortal Engines for slightly younger readersFull of Victoriana flourishes and brave, bold characters“An incredible steampunk adventure brimming with memorable characters, page-turning action and breathtaking thrills. Highly recommended for Philip Pullman fans!” Testwood Book Club Supplied as a pack of six copies.