Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Season of Flames

Author Anna James
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The second adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling Chronicles of Whetherwhy series from acclaimed author Anna James. Perfect for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, Impossible Creatures, and Greenwild!

At Circus Astra, Elio helps his father look after "tangles"—magical creatures woven together with threads of magic to become miniature tigers, mice with butterfly wings, and a peacock made of ice crystals. Always on the move, the circus puts on incredible performances across the land of Whetherwhy under the stern eye of their ringleader.

But after a mysterious visitor arrives at one of their performances, Elio discovers that he has something the queen of Whetherwhy wants;  something she will stop at nothing to get. Elio must leave the circus behind and team up with some unexpected friends, as his journey takes him to the very edges of Whetherwhy in search of a way to restore the magical balance of the island.


Praise for Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment:

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

"Fans of the magic school genre will enjoy this series opener." –Kirkus Reviews

“An irresistibly magical new world as marvelously immersive as Narnia!" –CATHERINE DOYLE, author of The Storm Keeper's Island

“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

"An enthralling adventure." –PARI THOMSON, author of Greenwild
© Whitney DuVall
Anna James is the acclaimed author of the Pages & 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. You can visit Anna James at Anna-James.com or follow her on Instagram @ACaseForBooks View titles by Anna James

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The second adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling Chronicles of Whetherwhy series from acclaimed author Anna James. Perfect for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, Impossible Creatures, and Greenwild!

At Circus Astra, Elio helps his father look after "tangles"—magical creatures woven together with threads of magic to become miniature tigers, mice with butterfly wings, and a peacock made of ice crystals. Always on the move, the circus puts on incredible performances across the land of Whetherwhy under the stern eye of their ringleader.

But after a mysterious visitor arrives at one of their performances, Elio discovers that he has something the queen of Whetherwhy wants;  something she will stop at nothing to get. Elio must leave the circus behind and team up with some unexpected friends, as his journey takes him to the very edges of Whetherwhy in search of a way to restore the magical balance of the island.


Praise for Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment:

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

"Fans of the magic school genre will enjoy this series opener." –Kirkus Reviews

“An irresistibly magical new world as marvelously immersive as Narnia!" –CATHERINE DOYLE, author of The Storm Keeper's Island

“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

"An enthralling adventure." –PARI THOMSON, author of Greenwild

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© Whitney DuVall
Anna James is the acclaimed author of the Pages & 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. You can visit Anna James at Anna-James.com or follow her on Instagram @ACaseForBooks View titles by Anna James

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