About The Book
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 …
Reading age: 9 – 12 years
About the Author
Anna James is a writer and journalist from Northumberland who currently lives in north London. She’s the author of two fantasy adventure series for 7+ readers.
Pages & Co is an internationally bestselling series of six books about a magical bookshop where readers can travel inside of books to meet characters including Alice in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, Robin Hood and the Greek gods. The Age of Enchantment is the first of a four book fantasy series called the Chronicles of Whetherwhy, about a magical island where magic grows from the changing seasons.
Anna has formerly been a school librarian, books journalist (including as the Book News Editor at The Bookseller and Literary Editor at ELLE UK) and literary scout. She hosts literary events and panels for festivals and bookshops, as well as writing about theatre for The Stage and WhatsOnStage. Her podcast, Bookwandering, features her in conversation with other creatives about their most beloved children’s books.
