The Season of Flames

By Anna James, David Wyatt (Illustrator)

Part of the Chronicles of Whetherwhy series

A circus boy holds a secret the queen desires, sparking a quest to save a magical realm.

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272 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Elio, a young caretaker of magical creatures at Circus Astra, discovers he possesses something the queen of Whetherwhy desperately wants. Forced to leave the circus, Elio embarks on a perilous journey with unexpected allies to restore the island's magical balance. As he ventures to the farthest reaches of Whetherwhy, Elio must navigate a world of enchantment and danger, where the stakes are nothing less than the fate of magic itself. Will he succeed in his quest, or will the queen's relentless pursuit spell doom for all?

From the publisher

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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