Chronicles of Whetherwhy (3): The Violet Rebellion

By: Anna James

Narrated by: To Be Confirmed

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 – and 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…

©2026 Anna James

Critic reviews

Praise for the series:

‘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