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Greenwild: The World Behind The Door

A magical journey through a world filled with nature's wonders

Pari Thomson author Elisa Paganelli illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:18th Jan '24

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In Greenwild: The World Behind The Door, Daisy embarks on a magical adventure to find her mother and confront the threats to an enchanting world.

In Greenwild: The World Behind The Door, readers are introduced to Daisy Thistledown, a young girl who escapes from the confines of her boarding school in search of her missing mother. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a hidden doorway that leads her to the enchanting realm of the Greenwild. This vibrant world is alive with magic, where nature thrives and deep-rooted mysteries await. With stunning illustrations by Elisa Paganelli, the story unfolds in a visually captivating manner, inviting readers to explore every corner of this mystical land.

As Daisy navigates through the Greenwild, she quickly realizes that her adventure is not without peril. A dark force threatens the delicate balance of magic that sustains both her world and the Greenwild. To confront this danger, Daisy must unite with a quirky cast of characters, including a botanical genius, a boy who communicates with animals, and a feisty cat. Together, they embark on a quest to harness the power of nature and restore harmony before it's too late.

Greenwild: The World Behind The Door is more than just a magical adventure; it carries an important environmental message, reminding readers of the significance of nature and the need to protect it. This captivating tale weaves together themes of friendship, bravery, and the bond between humans and the natural world, making it a must-read for children and adults alike.

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
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, author of Fireborn
I adored this wild and wondrous adventure . . . After delving into the lush, magical world of the Greenwild, I never wanted to leave! -- Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows
Bursting with charm and imagination, Greenwild is a rare and wondrous treasure that had me spellbound from first page to last. -- Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island
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, author of Wilder Than Midnight
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, author of A Pocketful of Stars
Wildly thrilling and beautifully written . . . An immensely accomplished debut, rooted with magic! -- Carlie Sorosiak, author of I, Cosmo

ISBN: 9781035015740

Dimensions: 197mm x 130mm x 26mm

Weight: 281g

416 pages