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First in a brand-new fantasy series from acclaimed author Anna James, filled with seasonal magic and irresistible adventure ‘A magical world full of wonder!’ Katie Tsang ‘A triumph of imagination and storytelling’ A. F. Steadman ‘Crackling with enchanting magic’ Kieran Larwood 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 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 …

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‘Crackling with enchanting magic’ Kieran Larwood, author of The Legend of Podkin One-Ear ‘Brimming with cosy charm, Chronicles of Whetherwhy is a wonderful tale of magic, friendship and bravery that will enchant readers for years to come. An instant classic’ Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star ‘Wonderfully warm and bursting with magic, Chronicles of Whetherwhy had me hooked from the very first page. The world is beautifully imagined, cosy, exciting and full of delicious descriptions, with a season-based magic system that’s utterly enchanting. I wanted it to never end’ Philippa Leathley, author of Inkbound

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

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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. @acaseforbooks

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