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Series: Chronicles of Whetherwhy
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From the best-loved author of Pages & Co comes the thrilling third book in the Chronicles of Whetherwhy series. Twelve-year-old Aurora Green, known as Rory, enjoys a quiet life with her family on a small farm on the outskirts of Saltgate — until she discovers an...
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From the best-loved author of Pages & Co comes the thrilling third book in the Chronicles of Whetherwhy series.
Return to the magical world of Whetherwhy in this irresistible illustrated adventure
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From the best-loved author of Pages & Co comes the thrilling third book in the Chronicles of Whetherwhy series.
Twelve-year-old Aurora Green, known as Rory, enjoys a quiet life with her family on a small farm on the outskirts of Saltgate — until she discovers an ability to see through powerful enchantments, and finds herself at the heart of a brewing rebellion, thrust into a world of magic and danger.
Her discovery takes her to Downalong Cottage, a safe haven for young enchanters, and the heart of the rebellion. There she meets Beckett Gray, nephew of the renowned enchanter Juniper Quinn. As Rory begins to learn about her newfound powers, and the Queen's Inspectors tighten their grip on Whetherwhy, the two children navigate the secrets of a hidden resistance which works to protect the island's ancient magic, and are forced to embark on a daring adventure to protect a new ally…
Series: Chronicles of Whetherwhy
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From the best-loved author of Pages & Co comes the thrilling second book in the Chronicles of Whetherwhy series – a magical quest to the very edges of Whetherwhy. At the magical Circus Astra, Elio helps his father look after Tangles – miniature tigers, mice with butterfly wings, and a peacock made of ice crystals. Always on the move, the...Paperback$1799Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Pre-orderChronicles of Whetherwhy: The Violet Rebellion
From the best-loved author of Pages & Co comes the thrilling third book in the Chronicles of Whetherwhy series. Twelve-year-old Aurora Green, known as Rory, enjoys a quiet life with her family on a small farm on the outskirts of Saltgate — until she discovers an ability to see through powerful enchantments, and finds herself at the heart of a...Paperback$1799Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableOut 10 Nov 2026Pre-order
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780008611668
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 September 2027
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Contributors:
- Illustrated by David Wyatt
- Illustrated by David Wyatt
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Anna James is a writer and journalist living in London. Anna was Book News Editor at The Bookseller and Literary Editor of Elle UK. Anna has written for The Pool, The LA Times, The Financial Times and The Independent, as well as making YouTube videos as A Case For Books. She hosts literary events and panels and is the co-founder and host of the London YA Salon. She was shortlisted for the Kim Scott Walwyn Award for Women in Publishing, 2015, and the London Book Fair Trailblazers Award, 2016.
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