First in a brand-new fantasy series from acclaimed author Anna James, filled with seasonal magic and irresistible adventure. An instant No.1 New York Times Bestseller. A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year'A magical world full of wonder!' Katie Tsang'A triumph of imagination and storytelling' A. F. Steadman'Crackling with enchanting magic' Kieran LarwoodIn 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 is invited to study at Thistledown Academy. Unwilling to be left behind, her twin brother, Rafferty, follows her to the capital city of Stormgrove and takes up an apprenticeship at a bookbindery.As Juniper learns to wield enchantment, Rafferty becomes involved with a mysterious secret society that meets after dark. Monsters are creeping out of the shadows and dangers lurk in unexpected places. Amid night markets and magic lessons, the twins realise there is more to enchantment than they ever imagined - and the adventure that follows brings their paths together again in ways they could never have expected ....
| ISBN: | 9780008778057 |
| Publication date: | 22nd May 2025 |
| Author: | Anna James |
| Illustrator: | David Wyatt |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Children's Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 384 pages |
| Series: | Chronicles of Whetherwhy |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories School Stories Adventure Stories |
This book is about magic and friendship. The main two characters are called Juniper and Rafferty Quinn who take a test to find out their element. When Juniper finds out she is rare she is told to move to a boarding school in the city Rafferty finds a job there too. Then something happens and Juniper, Rafferty and their friends need to be brave and strong. I would highly recommend this book to people who love adventure, mystery and magic.
This book is full of adventures, mystery and I love when it goes into the other persons point of view. The two main characters are twins named Juniper and Rafferty Quinn in whetherwhy people have different powers formed around the seasons and you have to pass a test at 13 to see what season you are. There is Summer, Autumn, Spring, Winter and the most rarest are Enchanters, born with the ability to use the magic of all four seasons. If you are an Enchanter you will need to study at a school in the centre city of the island. When Juniper takes the test she finds she is an Enchanter and has to move away. Rafferty has to stay though.... Read Full Review