A highly illustrated fiction series about a determinedyoung inventor, from award-winning author Vashti Hardy."A joyful mash-up of robots, conservationism and school story"- The GuardianJoin Harley, her robot dog Sprocketand best friend Cosmo for problem-solvingadventures and mysteries in Inventia, a worldwhere science rules and technology growsin the forest; and where exploding science projects,giant slugs and runaway robots are all part of a normal schoolday.The Iron Forest near Harley's home is unlike any other -plants and trees grow cogs and hinges and other mechanicalparts - and all of Inventia depends on it. So when a strangefungus is discovered, there's a race tofind a solution. Without essential parts for inventions, the townis quickly falling apart...But just who or what is behind the mysterious infestation?Harley decides it's up to her to save the day -with chaotic results! Perfect for fans of Amelia Fang and Isadora Moon, this is a rollickingadventure that celebrates STEM learning!Heavily illustrated with lively, humourous illustrations by GeorgeErmosVashti Hardy is an award-winning author of children's books.Her novel Wildspark won the Blue Peter Book Awardfor Best Story 2020, and Brightstorm was shortlisted forthe Waterstone's Children's Book Prize