Firesong

The twins and Aurora crew are going on a mission again. Arthur and Maudie have been hearing a song only that they can hear. They are going to the Volcanic North, where there deceased father had found a moth that is their family symbol. Aunt Eudora is still determined to destroy the Brightstorm family name. Why? As the twins and Aurora crew get further north on their journey, theire are long buried secrets revealed. What are these secrets?

The novel is full of adventure. There was a special feeling of adventure that I enjoyed. It’s a story of loyalty and fighting Aunt Eudora. It was fun to read.

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1. Frostheart series by Jamie Littler
2. Wonderscape series by Jennifer Bell
3. The Polar Bear Explorers' Club series by Alex Bell

Having read books 1 and 2 and falling in love with every character along the way, I was thrilled to read book 3, Firesong. With each book, Vashti Hardy gives even more rich details, expanding the world and culture that surround Arthur and Maudie.

I continue to be impressed by the serious issues addressed in this series, from the exploitation of the environment in Brightstorm to the focus in green energy and discouragement of waste in Darkwhispers to discussions surrounding animal testing and animals' conscience in Firesong. I also love that the targeted reading audience observes Arthur and Maudie as they get older, gaining more responsibilities and more understanding of themselves. Their relationship as twins deepens even as they begin to see themselves as individuals.

I would 100% recommend this book to middle grade audiences, but also adult audiences. It covers important familial and environmental/societal conflicts with characters we cannot help but root for.

Note: Some of the content is quite mature, regarding the dangers involved in exploration and the harm/death of animals but nothing is described graphically.