Whisperwicks: The Impossible Trials

From the most exciting new voice in children’s fiction comes the second book in the spectacular Whisperwicks series. This spectacular adventure combines the writing power and immersive world-building of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell alongside the page-turning kid-appeal of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.

‘Completely fantastic’ A.F. Steadman, bestselling author of the SKANDAR series on The Whisperwicks

The spell-binding world-building of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell with the page-turning kid appeal of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.

‘Magic forged at Midsommer is the strongest and truest of all magic – both fair and foul.’

Ever since Benjamiah returned from his spectacular adventure in Wreathenwold, he’s been desperate to go back. When he discovers a strange fragment of witchstone, he is transported back to the labyrinthine streets of Wreathenwold and soon finds himself on another dangerous quest involving a strange collection of fairytales – The Book of Barely Believable Stories.

Reunited with Elizabella Cotton and helped by two new friends – Mea and Silas the mapmaker – the gang undertake a series of magical trials to save the missing children of Wreathenwold before Midsommer ends and they are lost forever . . .

Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Imprint: Puffin UK
Publication date: 01/04/2025