<p><i>¿The Whisperwicks</i> is a brilliantly spun and wholly original story. This is an exciting new voice in children¿s fiction¿ <b>Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of <i>Sky Song</i></b><br><br><b>The spell-binding world-building of Philip Pullman with the page-turning kid appeal of <i>Skandar and the Unicorn Thief</i>. Discover a world of magic and secrets, friendship and unimaginable quests in this spectacular new fantasy series from the most exciting new voice in children''s books.</b><br><br><i>A boy who doesn''t believe in magic. An impossible world that will change his mind.</i><br>Eleven-year-old Benjamiah Creek believes in science, logic and the power of reason. He definitely does <i>not</i> believe in magic. But when he receives a mysterious gift in the post - a doll that can transform into a bird - he is led into the impossible (and most <i>definitely</i> magical) world of Wreathenwold, where dark secrets are lost amongst a vast labyrinth of streets.<br><br>Benjamiah soo