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Whisperwicks: The Vanished Key

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The epic and spell-binding finale to the global bestselling series The epic conclusion to the highly acclaimed and globally bestselling Whisperwicks series. Return to Wreathenwold for impossible magic, spectacular adventure and a mind-blowing finale. For fans of the spell-binding world-building of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell... Read More
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The epic and spell-binding finale to the global bestselling series

The epic conclusion to the highly acclaimed and globally bestselling Whisperwicks series. Return to Wreathenwold for impossible magic, spectacular adventure and a mind-blowing finale. For fans of the spell-binding world-building of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell and the page-turning kid appeal of SKANDAR.

The magus Manfred Tarr is on the hunt for a key β€” a key that has been lost for centuries and which has the power to unleash a terrible darkness on the world.

To save Wreathenwold from a dreadful fate and armed only with his magic, his courage and his best friends Elizabella, Mea and Silas, Benjamiah must set out on another impossible quest to find the Three Sisters.

This dangerous journey will take them deep into the heart of the Weird Wood β€” home to ragwitches, root folk and half bears β€” and into a fierce battle with far-reaching consequences. Can Benjamiah conquer the darkness one final time?

Series: The Whisperwicks

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  • Whisperwicks: The Vanished Key
    The epic and spell-binding finale to the global bestselling series The epic conclusion to the highly acclaimed and globally bestselling Whisperwicks series. Return to Wreathenwold for impossible magic, spectacular adventure and a mind-blowing finale. For fans of the spell-binding world-building of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell and the page-turning kid appeal of SKANDAR. The magus Manfred Tarr is on the...
    Paperback
    $3800
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241625163

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Vivienne To

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 514g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Jordan Lees (Author) Jordan Lees was born in Scotland but grew up in Essex, where he still lives with his wife and young daughter. Having devoured stories all through childhood, Jordan then studied literature at university and has worked in publishing ever since, most recently as a literary agent. When not writing, Jordan can usually be found reading whatever is lying around or losing at online chess. The Labyrinth of Lost and Found is his first book. Vivienne To (Illustrator) Vivienne To is an illustrator and visual development artist. She has worked across feature films, television, commercials and children's publishing. She created concept art for animated movies such as The Lego Movie and Legend of the Guardians- The Owls of Ga'Hoole and was the art director on The Lego Batman Movie. She has illustrated several picture books including The Sloth Who Came To Stay, written by Margaret Wild, which was short-listed for the CBCA Award for New Illustrator. Vivienne was born in Melbourne, grew up in Sydney and lives in Wellington, New Zealand. When she isn't drawing, she can be found knitting on the couch, watching cute dogs at the local park or lost in the pages of a good book.

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