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Greenwild
(2023)The World Behind the Door
(The first book in the Greenwild series)
A novel by Pari Thomson
Winner of the Overall Waterstones Children's Book Prize
Blackwells Children's Book of the Year
An instant New York Times bestseller
Pari Thomson's magical adventure series begins withGreenwild: The World Behind the Door, with stunning illustrations by Elisa Paganelli. Open the door to a spellbinding world where the wilderness is alive and a deep magic rises from the earth itself . . .
'Phenomenal . . . If you don’t believe in magic, you will after you’ve read Greenwild' - A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
Daisy Thistledown has escaped from boarding school and has a mystery to solve. Her search for her missing mother will lead her across London and through a hidden doorway to another world, filled with plants and bursting with magic: the Greenwild.
But all is not well in this astonishing land. Before long Daisy finds herself confronting a dangerous presence that threatens green magic on both sides of the door. Daisy must band together with a botanical genius, a boy who can talk to animals, and a cat with an attitude, to channel the power that can revive the Greenwild and find her missing mother - and save her own world too.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Greenwild, in this enchanting fantasy with an environmental twist.
'An eco-thriller novel every child should read' - The Telegraph
'Greenwild is a thrilling adventure that takes seed in your imagination and runs wild!' - M. G. Leonard, author of Beetle Boy
'I adored this book!' - Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn
Genre: Children's Fiction
Blackwells Children's Book of the Year
An instant New York Times bestseller
Pari Thomson's magical adventure series begins withGreenwild: The World Behind the Door, with stunning illustrations by Elisa Paganelli. Open the door to a spellbinding world where the wilderness is alive and a deep magic rises from the earth itself . . .
'Phenomenal . . . If you don’t believe in magic, you will after you’ve read Greenwild' - A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
Daisy Thistledown has escaped from boarding school and has a mystery to solve. Her search for her missing mother will lead her across London and through a hidden doorway to another world, filled with plants and bursting with magic: the Greenwild.
But all is not well in this astonishing land. Before long Daisy finds herself confronting a dangerous presence that threatens green magic on both sides of the door. Daisy must band together with a botanical genius, a boy who can talk to animals, and a cat with an attitude, to channel the power that can revive the Greenwild and find her missing mother - and save her own world too.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Greenwild, in this enchanting fantasy with an environmental twist.
'An eco-thriller novel every child should read' - The Telegraph
'Greenwild is a thrilling adventure that takes seed in your imagination and runs wild!' - M. G. Leonard, author of Beetle Boy
'I adored this book!' - Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn
Genre: Children's Fiction
Praise for this book
"This charmingly detailed story is truly a garden of delights, full of danger and magic, mystery and friendship. Daisy's thrilling adventures will sweep you into a botanical world of delightful possibilities and sinister threats, while themes of environmental conservation and community cooperation will resonate with readers of all ages." - Jennifer Adam
"A wildly accomplished debut, woven through with a rare enchantment... I fell utterly in love with this sharply beautiful, contemporary adventure, of a courageous girl seeking to find her brilliant mother and uncovering a diverse heritage of wild magic." - Cerrie Burnell
"A wonderfully whimsical story with a beautiful world - and lots of mystery and adventure - for readers to immerse themselves in. Pari Thomson is an exciting new author." - Aisha Bushby
"An enchanting middle-grade novel that will transport readers to a world as wild as it is wonderful." - Melissa De La Cruz
"Bursting with charm and imagination, Greenwild is a rare and wondrous treasure that had me spellbound from first page to last." - Catherine Doyle
"A glorious, page-turning adventure filled with botanical magic, memorable characters, oodles of imagination and bags of heart. Thomson has created a gorgeous, utterly believable world as magical and magnificent as the Amazon rainforest itself. I adored this book!" - Aisling Fowler
"A spellbinding, enchanting read full of wildness and beauty." - Hannah Gold
"I adored this wild and wondrous adventure . . . After delving into the lush, magical world of Greenwild, I never wanted to leave!" - Maria Kuzniar
"GREENWILD is a spellbindingly magical book full of adventure, hope, and lessons for us all to learn here in our world." - L D Lapinski
"Greenwild is a thrilling adventure that takes seed in your imagination and runs wild... a truly wonderful book that children will love." - M G Leonard
"A wildly inventive adventure, bursting with beautiful detail and a satisfying plot as twisty as magical vines! Green-fingered and big-hearted, I loved it!" - Tamzin Merchant
"A beautifully realised eco-fantasy that will open a door in readers' hearts." - Chris Riddell
"Wildly thrilling and beautifully written, Greenwild is the most special type of adventure. An immensely accomplished debut, rooted with magic!" - Carlie Sorosiak
"Phenomenal . . . If you don't believe in magic, you will after you've read Greenwild." - A F Steadman
"A wildly accomplished debut, woven through with a rare enchantment... I fell utterly in love with this sharply beautiful, contemporary adventure, of a courageous girl seeking to find her brilliant mother and uncovering a diverse heritage of wild magic." - Cerrie Burnell
"A wonderfully whimsical story with a beautiful world - and lots of mystery and adventure - for readers to immerse themselves in. Pari Thomson is an exciting new author." - Aisha Bushby
"An enchanting middle-grade novel that will transport readers to a world as wild as it is wonderful." - Melissa De La Cruz
"Bursting with charm and imagination, Greenwild is a rare and wondrous treasure that had me spellbound from first page to last." - Catherine Doyle
"A glorious, page-turning adventure filled with botanical magic, memorable characters, oodles of imagination and bags of heart. Thomson has created a gorgeous, utterly believable world as magical and magnificent as the Amazon rainforest itself. I adored this book!" - Aisling Fowler
"A spellbinding, enchanting read full of wildness and beauty." - Hannah Gold
"I adored this wild and wondrous adventure . . . After delving into the lush, magical world of Greenwild, I never wanted to leave!" - Maria Kuzniar
"GREENWILD is a spellbindingly magical book full of adventure, hope, and lessons for us all to learn here in our world." - L D Lapinski
"Greenwild is a thrilling adventure that takes seed in your imagination and runs wild... a truly wonderful book that children will love." - M G Leonard
"A wildly inventive adventure, bursting with beautiful detail and a satisfying plot as twisty as magical vines! Green-fingered and big-hearted, I loved it!" - Tamzin Merchant
"A beautifully realised eco-fantasy that will open a door in readers' hearts." - Chris Riddell
"Wildly thrilling and beautifully written, Greenwild is the most special type of adventure. An immensely accomplished debut, rooted with magic!" - Carlie Sorosiak
"Phenomenal . . . If you don't believe in magic, you will after you've read Greenwild." - A F Steadman
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