First in a brand-new fantasy series from acclaimed author Anna James, filled with seasonal magic and exciting adventure

In Whetherwhy, everyone has magic inside them - grown from the changing seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. But a rare few are Enchanters: people born with magic in their bones, who can wield all four seasons of magic.

When Juniper discovers she is an Enchanter, she must leave behind everything she knows to begin studying at the Thistledown Academy of Enchantment. Unwilling to be left behind, her twin brother, Rafferty, decides to follow her to the capital city of Stormgrove and takes up an apprenticeship at a nearby bookbinder.

As Juniper makes new friends and learns how to wield enchantment, Rafferty becomes involved with a mysterious secret society that meet after dark. Monsters are creeping out of the shadows and dangers lurk in unexpected places. Amid night markets and magic lessons, they both realise there is more to enchantment - and life in Whetherwhy - than they could ever have imagined.

New for 2024, a thrilling illustrated fantasy adventure from the author of the acclaimed Pages & Co series

About the Author

Anna James is the acclaimed author of the Pages and Co. series. As a journalist, she writes for a variety of newspapers and magazines, and chairs events at bookshops and literary festivals across the UK. She lives in London, in a flat full of books. This is the first book in the Chronicles of Whetherwhy series.

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Reviews

Praise for the Pages & Co. series:

'Joyously imaginative' Cressida Cowell, author of How to Train Your Dragon

'An enchanting tale for book-lovers of all ages' Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island

'An utter delight' Katie Tsang, co-author of the Dragon Realm series

'As comforting as hot chocolate' Sunday Times

'Enchanting' Independent

'Delightful!' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink & Stars

'A thrilling, inventive book-lover's delight' Matt Haig, author of A Boy Called Christmas

'A celebration of all the best things in life: books, friendship, adventures and cake. And pirates. And hot chocolate. It's utterly beautiful and perfectly brilliant' Greg James and Chris Smith, authors of Kid Normal

'Pages & Co. is a true delight for book-lovers' Katherine Woodfine, author of The Clockword Sparrow

'A delight from first page to last' Mail on Sunday

Book Information
ISBN 9780008611576
Author Anna James
Format Hardback
Page Count 384
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 270g
Dimensions(mm) 204mm * 135mm * 27mm