Bright Storm by Vashti Hardy: Adventure Book Quiz

Study Notes

The book being read in class is called "Bright Storm" by Vashti Hardy.
The genre of the book is adventure.
Arthur and Mordy are the protagonists and their father, a daring explorer, has died.
They receive a mysterious clue leading them to question the story of their father's death.
They must go on a journey to find the truth.
A skyship is heard in paintings, London, and the twins try to catch a glimpse of it.
They reach the roof and use Mordy's uniscope to identify the skyship and its captain, Jemima Jones.
They notice an unusual choice in the sail position and size for a new skyship.
The twins make it to the top of the roof just as the skyship takes off, and they follow it with their uniscope.
Mistress Poacher, their housekeeper, arrives home and they try to hide from her.
They discover that Madame Gainsford, from the London Geographical Society, is at their house.
Madame Gainsford is actually an animal with a furry collar that moves and winks.
Arthur and Mordy learn that their father is not coming back from his expedition.
The housekeeper, Mistress Poacher, confirms the news and they spend the night in the library amongst their father's things.
The following day, they attend a hearing at the Geographical Society to find out more information about their father's death.