Greenwild: The World Behind The Door
Pari Thomson
Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli
Ages 9 to 11Synopsis
Pari Thomson's bestselling series begins with Greenwild: The World Behind the Door, Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, 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, beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.
'A spellbinding, enchanting read' - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
'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
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
A spellbinding, enchanting read full of wildness and beauty.Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
This enthralling story is entwined with the magic of the natural world, and in Daisy Thistledown, Pari Thomson has created a brave and endearing hero who grows with each new challenge. Elisa Paganelli’s stunning illustrations make this a truly wonderful book that children will love.M. G. Leonard, author of Beetle Boy