Whichwood (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781101994795)

Embark on a wondrous journey through the land of Whichwood in this stunning companion to Tahereh Mafi's acclaimed bestseller Furthermore.

A Kirkus Best Book of the Year

★ Deliciously descriptive prose. . . . Darkly fascinating. -Kirkus
★ Unforgettable heroine. -Booklist
★ Mafi's language choices create visually arresting moments. -Shelf Awareness

Our story begins on a frosty night . . .
Laylee can barely remember the happier times before her beloved mother died. Before her father, driven by grief, lost his wits (and his way) and she was left as the sole remaining mordeshoor in the village of Whichwood, destined to spend her days scrubbing the skins and souls of the dead in preparation for the afterlife. It's become easy to forget and easier still to ignore not only her ever-increasing loneliness, but the way her overworked hands are stiffening and turning silver, just like her hair.

But soon, a pair of familiar strangers appear, and Laylee's world is turned upside down as she rediscovers color, magic, and the healing power of friendship.

Lush and enchanting, critically-acclaimed author Tahereh Mafi weaves together an all-new magical adventure in this dark, Persian fantasy, a companion to the New York Times bestselling Furthermore.

★ In deliciously descriptive prose, the confiding, familiar narrator directly engages the 'dear reader' with witty asides, explanatory footnotes, and cautionary warnings as Laylee's woeful tale unfolds... Mafi uses her built world to interrogate norms and relationships in our own while never losing sight of her story. Memorable new characters experience the restorative power of friendship in this darkly fascinating, somewhat ghoulish sequel to Furthermore. -Kirkus, starred review

★ It's Laylee's personal transformation that shines brightest, giving Mafi's singular fantasy an equally unforgettable heroine. -Booklist, starred review

★ Whichwood, Tahereh Mafi's companion novel to Furthermore, is as absorbing as (if not more than) its predecessor.... Mafi's language choices create visually arresting moments.... Deftly explores several appealing themes, including the healing power of friendship and the resilience to overcome adversity in her whimsical, Persian-inspired fantasy world. -Shelf Awareness, starred review

Author: Tahereh Mafi
ISBN-10: 1101994797
ISBN-13: 9781101994795
Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 11/14/2017
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 1.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.5
Point Value: 11
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 192737 / Whichwood


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 09/15/2017 pg. 55
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2017 pg. 106
School Library Journal 10/01/2017
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2017 - Book Of Special Distinction
Shelf Awareness 11/17/2017
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2017 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Tahereh Mafi is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Shatter Me series and Furthermore. She can usually be found over-caffeinated and stuck in a book. You can find her online just about anywhere at @TaherehMafi or on her website, www.taherehbooks.com.