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Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment

by Anna James

Seasonal magic and twin paths

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Seasonal magic and twin paths

In Whetherwhy, magic is tied to the four seasons, and Enchanters can wield them all. Juniper’s discovery that she is one takes her to Thistledown Academy, while her twin Rafferty begins an apprenticeship at a nearby bookbinder and becomes involved with a secret society. Their separate experiences bring together magical study, night markets, and the threat of monsters emerging from the shadows. The story’s world-building connects enchantment to the changing seasons, while the twins’ parallel journeys place family bonds alongside a mystery about the dangers surrounding their new lives.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers who enjoy children’s fantasy centered on magic schools and magical abilities.
  • Readers interested in seasonal world-building, sibling relationships, and supernatural mysteries.
  • Suitable for the listed audience of ages 9–12.

Themes

Seasonal magicSibling bondsLearning and new abilitiesMystery and monsters

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Book overview

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!

A brand new magical fantasy series from bestselling author Anna James, filled with seasonal magic and exciting adventure, starring twins Juniper and Rafferty as they brave their new magical abilities, grown from the changing seasons. Perfect for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, Impossible Creatures, and Greenwild!


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. And when her twin brother, Rafferty, begins an apprenticeship at a nearby bookbinder to be close to her, he too has adventures of his own.

As Juniper learns how to wield enchantment and hone her magic, 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 realize there is more to enchantment than they ever imagined. And when dangerous monsters attack, the adventure that follows brings Juniper's and Rafferty's paths together again in ways they could never have expected . . .

Praise for Chronicles of Whetherwhy: the Age of Enchantment

"Fans of the magic school genre will enjoy this series opener." --Kirkus reviews

"An enchanting exploration of a new magical world anchored in family and friendship." --Booklist

"An enthralling adventure shining with enchantment."--Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild

"A tale brimming with magic and mystery . . . Sings out an exuberant celebration of the power of nature and the magic in all of us."-TAMZIN MERCHANT, author of The Hatmakers

"A magical world full of wonder. An irresistible tale that will leave readers of all ages enchanted and entranced."-KATIE TSANG, author of Dragon Mountain
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