Professor Thaddeus Quill, an ornithologist as brilliant as he is bizarre, has vanished. All that remains are an empty aviary, scattered notes, and a suspicious lack of sunflower seeds. But Elara Nightingale, Whispering Woods' resident animal conversationalist and Sudoku aficionado, knows this is no ordinary disappearance. A disquieting silence has fallen over the ancient woods, stilling the birds and even quieting the grumbling gnomes. Something is very wrong.

Armed with her extraordinary ability to communicate with the local wildlife, Elara embarks on a desperate quest to find her missing mentor. She’s joined by Bartholomew, her perpetually sarcastic raven familiar, and Jasper, a sleek black cat whose cryptic pronouncements and shadowy investigations are as sharp as his claws. However, their mission is constantly threatened by Mayor Barnaby Bumble, whose booming speeches and comically disorganized search parties threaten to derail everything.

As Elara deciphers cryptic symbols and navigates the labyrinthine secrets of Whispering Woods, she uncovers a conspiracy far grander than a missing professor. Quill's research into a new, impossibly fast hummingbird species has inadvertently awakened an ancient power, a force capable of shattering the delicate balance of the woods and unleashing untold dangers.

With the aid of the wise (and often bickering) Parliament of Parrots and the enigmatic Cat Collective, Elara must race against time to unravel the mystery, protect her home, and prevent these ancient powers from plunging Whispering Woods into an eternal — and frankly, quite dusty — darkness.

Feathers and Formulas

Feathers and Formulas is a whimsical blend of mystery, magic, and dry wit. It's a world where talking squirrels debate philosophy and ancient secrets whisper on the wind. If you crave a mystery served with a side of delightful absurdity and a fantasy steeped in clever charm, then welcome to Whispering Woods. Just try not to step on any gnomes.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Hello! Ria Christie Collections is an online venture that was initially set up in 2012 to sell books. We do not have a physical high street store. We are professional online booksellers. We only sell brand new books in perfect condition that we source from various suppliers and the publishers. Primarily, our aim is to provide an excellent service to all our customers. We always work as a team to achieve this. Our other objectives are to: 1. Ensure that all our products reach their destination quickly in a safe and secure manner 2. Answer to all our customer queries within 24 hours 3. Ensure that our customers are happy with their purchases 4. Provide all the items at a competitive price 5. Always listen to our customers Ria Christie Collections is not a registered company. It is a Sole Trader venture. Other key information is shown below: Contact Person Name: Rakesh Luchmun (Mr) Storefront Name: Ria Christie Collections Place of Establishment Address: Suite B; ARUN House; ARUN Building Arundel Road Uxbridge UB8 2RR United Kingdom E-Mail Address: riachristie@hotmail.co.uk VAT Number: GB 160 5650 25 We always work hard and aim to comply with all of Abebooks Policies. If you have any issues, please do not hesitate to write to us whether before or after a purchase. We promise to reply to you promptly and, in any case, within 24 hours. Thank you kindly! Yours sincerely Mr Rakesh Luchmun (Founder) and the Ria Christie Collections Team

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Ryefield Investments Limited
175 Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NL, United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All Returns and Refund are as per Abebooks policies.

Shipping Terms

Orders usually ship within 2 business days. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Thank you!

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	6 to 12 business days	6 to 12 business days
First item	US$ 16.17	US$ 16.17

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.