Whichwood Hardcover – 13 Dec 2017

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Review ------ ★ "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." --Kirkus, starred review ★ "It's Laylee's personal transformation that shines brightest, giving Mafi's singular fantasy an equally unforgettable heroine." --Booklist, starred review "Both fresh and classic." --School Library Journal "This is a gorgeously told tale, thick with magic both beautiful and deadly, set in a world where colors can save a life, whales serve as transportation, and hordes of insects and walking corpses are the good guys, bringing as much hope as they do terror." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Praise for New York Times bestseller Furthermore ★ A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2016 ★ A Shelf Awareness Best Book of 2016 ★ A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2016 ★ Featured on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," NPR, TIME, and Entertainment Weekly "Brimming with color and magic... [Mafi's] prose is as fresh and fragrant as the flowers her characters eat, the descriptions so vibrant that at times one can practically smell the words on the page." --New York Times Book Review ★ "A fast-paced, funny, and richly imaginative story that embraces and celebrates individuality." --Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "Rich, luscious, clever prose." --Kirkus, starred review 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.