Whatever After

Whatever After is a middle-grade series following siblings Abby and Jonah as they travel through a magic mirror into different fairy tales. Through their adventures, they meet classic fairy tale characters and find themselves changing the original stories. The siblings must work together to navigate these familiar yet altered fairy tale worlds, solving problems and helping characters while trying to find their way back home. The series combines traditional fairy tale elements with modern sensibilities and humor. Through their experiences in each story, Abby and Jonah learn lessons about family, friendship, and staying true to oneself. The series explores themes of empowerment and independence while reimagining classic tales for contemporary readers.

Readers find this modern twist on fairy tales appeals to elementary school children, especially girls ages 7-12. Parents report their reluctant readers engage with the humor and contemporary references. Liked: - Characters deal with real-world problems while navigating fairy tale scenarios - Teaches problem-solving and sisterly bonds - Clean content appropriate for young readers - Short chapters maintain interest - Incorporates lessons about friendship and family Disliked: - Some found the main character Abby too bossy/bratty - Later books in series become repetitive - A few parents disliked modern slang in fairy tale settings - Some readers wanted more complex plots Ratings: Goodreads: 4.2/5 (22,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.7/5 (3,800+ ratings) Scholastic: 4.5/5 (900+ ratings) "Perfect for kids transitioning from picture books to chapter books" - Common Sense Media "My daughter couldn't put it down and immediately asked for the next in the series" - Amazon reviewer

The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer Two siblings fall into a magical book and encounter fairy tale characters who need their help to save their world.

Half Upon a Time by James Riley A boy from a fairy tale world teams up with a modern girl to rescue her grandmother while facing twisted versions of classic stories.

The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman A teenage library page discovers magical items from fairy tales can be borrowed from a special collection, leading to encounters with dangerous enchanted objects.

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume A young girl discovers an enchanted compact mirror that transports her into different fairy tales where she must fix the stories before returning home.

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine A girl cursed with obedience navigates through a world of fairy tale creatures while trying to break her spell and rewrite her destiny.

🌟 Sarah Mlynowski has written over 30 books in total, including multiple series for young readers 🌟 The Whatever After series puts a modern spin on classic fairy tales by having contemporary kids travel through a magical mirror into famous stories 🌟 The first book in the series, "Fairest of All," was published in 2012 and became a New York Times bestseller 🌟 Each book in the Whatever After series features siblings Abby and Jonah accidentally changing the plot of a different fairy tale, forcing them to help fix the story 🌟 The series has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide and has been translated into multiple languages