The Whatnot

In this acclaimed sequel to The Peculiar, The Whatnot follows twelve-year-old Pikey Thomas, who navigates a dark, imaginative Victorian London where faeries are hunted and human armies threaten war. After a chance encounter with an injured faery, Pikey embarks on a journey filled with bravery and unexpected friendships, as he integrates with a varied cast of characters, including changeling Bartholomew Kettle and his companion Arthur Jelliby. Stefan Bachmann weaves a richly detailed narrative that blends elements of Dickensian storytelling with steampunk and faerie lore, promising a gripping and hopeful tale.