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First in a brand-new fantasy series from acclaimed author Anna James, filled with seasonal magic and irresistible adventure. An instant No.1 New York Times Bestseller. A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year ‘A magical world full of wonder!’ Katie Tsang ‘A triumph of imagination and storytelling’ A. F. Steadman ‘Crackling with enchanting magic’ Kieran Larwood 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 …

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‘A magical world full of wonder! An irresistible tale that will leave readers of all ages enchanted and entranced, and maybe even feeling a little braver, a little kinder, and a little more magical themselves’ Katie Tsang, author of Dragon Mountain ‘A triumph of imagination and storytelling, bound together with magical characters who stay with you long after the final page’ A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief ‘Anna James at her masterful best – mixing magic, wonder and enchantment’ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear ‘Crackling with enchanting magic’ Kieran Larwood, author of The Legend of Podkin One-Ear ‘An irresistibly magical new world as marvellously immersive as Narnia’ Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island ‘A tale brimming with magic and mystery! The brilliant magical system sings out an exuberant celebration of the power of nature and the magic in all of us’ Tamzin Merchant, author of The Hatmakers ‘Full of gorgeous seasonal magic and loveable characters. With writing as rich, warm and delicious as hot chocolate, The Age of Enchantment is sure to gain a legion of devoted fans’ Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn ‘An enthralling adventure, shining with enchantment and the magic of the seasons’ Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild ‘Brimming with charm, heart and magic. I was hooked from the first page!’ Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers ‘As cosy as a cup of hot cocoa. Whimsical and warm, but filled with enough danger and intrigue to keep young readers turning the pages long after lights-out’ Skye McKenna, author of Hedgewitch

‘A magical world full of wonder! Anna James weaves an irresistible tale that will leave readers of all ages enchanted and entranced, and maybe even feeling a little braver, a little kinder, and a little more magical themselves’ Katie Tsang, author of Dragon Mountain ‘A triumph of imagination and storytelling, bound together with magical characters who stay with you long after the final page’ A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief ‘Crackling with enchanting magic’ Kieran Larwood, author of The Legend of Podkin One-Ear ‘An irresistibly magical new world as marvellously immersive as Narnia and sure to enchant readers of all ages!’ Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island ‘A tale brimming with magic and mystery! The brilliant magical system sings out an exuberant celebration of the power of nature and the magic in all of us’ Tamzin Merchant, author of The Hatmakers ‘Full of gorgeous seasonal magic and loveable characters. With writing as rich, warm and delicious as hot chocolate, The Age of Enchantment is sure to gain a legion of devoted fans’ Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn ‘An enthralling adventure, shining with enchantment and the magic of the seasons’ Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild ‘Brimming with charm, heart and magic. I was hooked from the first page!’ Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers ‘As cosy as a cup of hot cocoa. Whimsical and warm, but filled with enough danger and intrigue to keep young readers turning the pages long after lights-out’ Skye McKenna, author of Hedgewitch ‘A wonderful tale of magic, friendship and bravery’ Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star

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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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