The Chronicles of Whetherwhy Series

By Anna James

Seasonal magic, secret societies and perilous journeys await twin siblings in the land of Whetherwhy.

magical · adventurous · captivating

Pageticker community rating

Average 4.5, from 6 readers

What is The Chronicles of Whetherwhy series by Anna James about?

Written in the mid-2020s and beginning with The Age of Enchantment (2025), Anna James’s middle-grade fantasy series follows the magical land of Whetherwhy, where seasonal forces shape everyone’s talents. The opening book introduces twins Juniper and Rafferty as Juniper enters Thistledown Academy to study enchantment, while Rafferty begins an apprenticeship and encounters a secret society. The story expands in The Season of Flames (2026), following Elio, a circus boy caring for magical creatures whose journey reaches the edges of Whetherwhy. The series should appeal to readers aged 8–12 who enjoy imaginative worlds, magic schools, friendship and nature-based fantasy. It includes peril, magical attacks, separation and threatening villains, but no graphic violence.

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Friendship/Family

About the author

Anna James is a British author who loves stories and libraries. She is best known for her magical book series called 'Pages & Co.', where young readers go on exciting adventures inside books. Anna enjoys reading, exploring new worlds through stories, and inspiring children to discover the joy of books.

All the books in The Chronicles of Whetherwhy series (in order)

Chronicles of Whetherwhy: the Age of Enchantment

by Anna James and David Wyatt

Book 1 of 2

Twins wield magic and secrets separately—but can they reunite before monsters overrun Whetherwhy?

Chronicles of Whetherwhy: the Season of Flames

by Anna James

Book 2 of 2

A young caretaker discovers he may hold the key to saving a magical island—but from whom?

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