The Whispering Trees

Thickety #2

J. A. White, Andrea Offermann

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Harper Collins
23 March 2015

Children's & Educational; Adventure stories (Children's&YA); Science fiction (Children's&YA); Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA)

Series: The Thickety

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- The first book , Thickety, was brilliantly realised and definitely one of my favourite reads last year! Now we follow the brave and resourceful Kara and her brother Taff as they try to make their way through the snares and snarls of the threatening Thickety. As they try to elude the dark ruler of the forest, they meet up with many perils of other sorts, not least an uneasy alliance with a witch who claims she seeks the redemption that can only come from helping Kara deal with her magical abilities. But Mary Kettle may have ulterior motives, and other creatures in the realm may be less unpredictable - or are they? In a place where trust is easily misplaced, and Sordyr sees all, what are Kara and Taff to do? As with Thickety, this book turns out to have twists and surprises, and is every bit as fabulous and enthralling! Lindy

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For fans of Neil Gaiman, The Whispering Trees, book two in the Thickety series by J. A. White. It is the story of a good witch, a bad witch, and a forest demon, trapped together in a world that is both enchanting and dangerous.After Kara Westfall's village turns on her for practicing witchcraft, she and her brother, Taff, flee to the one place they know they won't be followed: the Thickety. Only this time the Forest Demon, Sordyr, is intent on keeping them there. Sordyr is not the Thickety's only danger: unknown magic lurks behind every twist and shadow of the path.And then they discover Mary Kettle, an infamous witch with a horrifying past. She offers to lead them out of the Thickety while teaching Kara how to cast spells without a grimoire. The children are hesitant to trust her... but this could be their only chance to escape.Or the first step down a dark and wicked path.

By: J. A. White
Illustrated by: Andrea Offermann
Imprint: Harper Collins
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 2
Dimensions: Height: 188mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 42mm
Weight: 502g
ISBN: 9780062257291
ISBN 10: 0062257293
Series: The Thickety
Pages: 528
Publication Date: 23 March 2015
Recommended Age: From 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Whispering Trees: Thickety #2

The Thickety: The Whispering Trees is a thrilling sequel: a whirlwind of suspense and twists.J.A. White isn't just a fantastic writer and storyteller - he spins myths that feel as old as the Thickety itself. A must-read series for every age. -- Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil With a plot that coils like a tangle of brambles and an ending no less twisty than that of its predecessor, this sequel will keep readers invested in Kara and Taff's adventures in this dangerous and imaginative world. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) The twisted plot is perfectly matched by the twisted atmosphere... Spine-tingling. -- Booklist (starred review) An exceptionally well-written and compelling sequel. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) This title has all the ingredients-a doughty heroine and her admirable younger brother, an unreliable guide who can't stay the same age for long, and a heavy ick factor-to keep readers glued to it. -- Kirkus Reviews The nail-biting suspense will keep readers turning the pages late into the night, and in Kara, readers will find a protagonist to root for. Readers who enjoyed the spine-chilling first installment will be eager to get their hands on this sequel. -- School Library Journal Praise for THE THICKETY: A PATH BEGINS: The spellbinding story, lashings of suspense and stalwart heroine will draw in fantasy fans and keep them reading until the bitter ending. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) White creates a fantasy world with creatures that are anything but sweet and his prose is evocative without being dense. Absolutely thrilling. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) White's debut novel is darkly bewitching. The well-crafted characters operate beautifully within the fantastical world he has created. Readers will devour each twist and turn of the plot, right up to the startling conclusion. -- School Library Journal The Thickety is a sinister, magical debut with a marvelous and shocking heroine. J.A. White's elegant writing and masterful plot kept me turning pages late into the night. -- Lisa McMann, author of the New York Times bestselling The Unwanteds series A startling plot twist at the end will have readers urgently waiting for a sequel, and it may lead them right back into the book to see if they missed earlier clues. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books