Benjamiah is a realist. He does not like anything remotely fictional, and could not care less about all the mythology books his father reads and wishes his son would indulge in too. Instead, Benjamiah finds comfort and reassurance in science and logic – until one day Benjamiah receives a mysterious doll posted directly to him, which transforms into a bird and whisks him away to Wreathenwold: an impossibly magical world in the middle of a large labyrinth which is controlled by a monstrous minotaur at the centre. When Benjamiah meets the fierce and headstrong Elizabella, whose brother has disappeared under suspicious circumstances, he embarks on an epic journey to not only find his way back home, but also to uncover the secrets that led him to Wreathenwold in the first place.

With rich worldbuilding and entertaining characters, Jordan Lees has written a heartfelt story tackling difficult themes of family problems and grief, whilst also weaving a fantastical world of myth and mystery. All fantasy lovers will devour this thrilling beginning to an already captivating trilogy. The Whisperwicks is an exciting new debut perfect for fans of Keeper of the Lost Cities, His Dark Materials, and Percy Jackson aged 9+.