Harley Hitch Series by Vashti Hardy 3 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-9 - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Harley Hitch and the Iron Forest
Harley Hitch and the Missing Moon
Harley Hitch and the Fossil Mystery

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781315027814

Overview:
Step into Inventia, a luminous world where science fuels every forge and gadget, and a curious child can change the course of a town. This three-book collection follows Harley Hitch, a fearless young inventor, her loyal robot dog Sprocket, and her quick-thinking friend Cosmo as they tackle ambitious experiments and baffling mysteries. In Harley Hitch and the Iron Forest, a fungus outbreak threatens the city’s essential parts for invention, and the trio must diagnose, design, and deploy clever solutions before the gears grind to a halt. Harley Hitch and the Missing Moon sees the Moon vanish just as a circus arrives, sending tides astray and nocturnal creatures into disarray while Harley races to restore night and balance. Finally, Harley Hitch and the Fossil Mystery whisks readers to the Inventia Jurassic Coast on a time-twisting quest to verify a fossil discovery—and the unforeseen consequences of tampering with time. Aimed at ages 7–9, this paperback collection invites young readers to think like scientists, dream big, and enjoy triple the adventure.

What Makes This Collection Special:
This trio locks together a seamless reading journey rooted in friendship, ingenuity, and hands-on problem-solving. Recurrent characters—Harley, Sprocket, and Cosmo—grow with each adventure, reinforcing collaboration and resilience. The stories blend mystery, engineering, and gentle science education in a way that feels natural and thrilling, not didactic. The Iron Forest arc teaches systems thinking as the team untangles a fungal infestation that threatens infrastructure; the Missing Moon plot heightens stakes with time and tide dynamics; the Fossil Mystery adds a time-travel twist that encourages careful planning and ethical curiosity. Collectible in paperback, the set suits binge-reading sessions and makes a confident, gift-worthy addition to any young reader’s shelf.

Books Included in This Collection:
Harley Hitch and the Iron Forest
Harley, Sprocket, and Cosmo dive into an Inventia where trees grow gears and invention is everywhere. When a mysterious fungus endangers the town’s essential components, the team remakes machines, tests hypotheses, and deploys clever contraptions to keep life flowing. The forest itself feels like a character, humming with possibility and peril. This opening adventure sets the tone—precision, teamwork, and a playful railroad of ideas—that carries through the rest of the set. Progressive challenges keep readers engaged while reinforcing core STEM concepts in a narrative they’ll want to reread.

Harley Hitch and the Missing Moon
The circus comes to town, bringing spectacle and sparks—literally. A cabinet disaster makes things disappear, and soon the Moon has vanished, throwing life out of sync: stronger winds, rising tides, and a sky that forgets its rhythm. Harley follows a trail of clues, tests hypotheses, and learns that curiosity carries responsibility. The story balances brisk, circus-adjacent intrigue with approachable science, inviting readers to think through cause and effect and to trust in careful experimentation as the key to restoring order.

Harley Hitch and the Fossil Mystery
A school trip to Inventia’s Jurassic Coast yields a fossil that could rewrite history. Harley believes she’s found a new species, while Fenelda—the class rival—questions the claim. Eager to prove herself, Harley builds a time machine, stepping into a world where even small choices ripple through time. The ensuing dinosaur-sized consequences become a playful, thought-provoking reminder: curiosity must be paired with caution, planning, and ethical curiosity. This installment blends paleontology, physics, and engineering into a gripping, time-twisting finale.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Ideal for children aged 7–9 who relish mystery, invention, and fast-paced adventures. A great pick for emerging readers who benefit from a science-forward, accessible narrative. Perfect for gift-givers, school libraries, and families looking for a cohesive, chapter-book experience that rewards curiosity and perseverance. Enthusiastic readers who enjoyed STEM-themed stories or BookTok-style curiosity will find this trio especially engaging, while teachers can use the set to spark cross-curricular discussions about ecosystems, time, and problem-solving.

Key Benefits:

• Encourages curiosity and practical problem-solving through approachable STEM themes.
• Features a relatable trio of protagonists who model teamwork and resilience.
• Delivers three connected adventures that build reading confidence and continuity.
• Introduces gentle science education within exciting mysteries and adventures.
• Beautiful, durable paperback format with collectible appeal for young readers.
• Perfect for independent reading or guided classroom exploration.
• Great gift for budding engineers, explorers, and science-lovers.

About the Author:
Vashti Hardy is a children's book author who lives near Lancashire, England, with her husband and three teens. She has an honors teaching degree and an MA in creative writing from the University of Chichester. Hardy’s books are celebrated for their inventive worlds, spirited heroines, and accessible storytelling that invites young readers to think creatively and question the world around them. Her voice balances warmth, wit, and wonder, making complex ideas feel inviting and fun for children who are just beginning to explore science, technology, and the possibilities of what they can build with their own hands and minds.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
This Harley Hitch collection offers a complete, immersive reading journey into Inventia—one that blends mystery, invention, and time-bending adventures into a cohesive, value-packed set. Owning all three titles ensures a continuous, satisfying reading experience with familiar characters and a shared world, while each book stands on its own as a compelling mystery and STEM-focused tale. It’s a thoughtful gift for curious minds and a reliable, confidence-boosting pick for parents and teachers who want engaging, educational storytelling that’s genuinely entertaining.

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