Greenwild. The world behind the door

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Title:

Greenwild. The world behind the door

Alternate title:

World behind the door

Author:

Thomson, Pari, author.

Paganelli, Elisa, 1985- illustrator.

Baker, Alan, 1951- illustrator.

Series:

Greenwild ;

Series Number:

Summary:

Eleven-year-old Daisy Thistledown is on the run. Her mother has been keeping big, glittering secrets, and now she has vanished. Daisy knows it’s up to her to find Ma―but someone is hunting her across London. Someone determined to stop her from discovering the truth. So when Daisy flees to safety through a mysterious hidden doorway, she can barely believe her eyes―she has stepped out of the city and into another world. This is the Greenwild. Bursting with magic and full of amazing natural wonders, it seems too astonishing to be true. But not only is this land of green magic real, it holds the key to finding Daisy’s mother. And someone wants to destroy it. Daisy must band together with a botanical genius, a boy who can talk with animals, and a spunky cat to uncover the truth about who she really is. Only then can she channel the power that will change her whole world . . . and save the Greenwild itself. -- Amazon.

General Note:

"Step into the adventure of a lifetime" -- Cover.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

364 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Genre:

Nature fiction.

Fantasy fiction.

Subject Term:

Missing persons -- Juvenile fiction.

Magic -- Juvenile fiction.

Imaginary places -- Juvenile fiction.

Mothers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction.

Author(s):

Paganelli, Elisa, 1985-

Baker, Alan, 1951-

Publisher:

Farrar, Straus, Giroux,

Publication Date:

2023

ISBN:

9780374391379

9780374391997

9780374392130

Publication Information:

New York : Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 2023.

Call Number:

J THOMSON

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

*An Instant New York Times Bestseller*

"If you don't believe in magic, you will after you've read Greenwild" - A. F. Steadman
"An eco-thriller novel that every child should read" - The Telegraph

The Secret Garden meets A Wrinkle in Time in Greenwild: The World Behind the Door , the first book in the most extraordinary new fantasy series.

Open the door to a spellbinding world where the wilderness is alive and a deep magic rises from the earth itself . . .

Eleven-year-old Daisy Thistledown is on the run. Her mother has been keeping big, glittering secrets, and now she has vanished. Daisy knows it's up to her to find Ma--but someone is hunting her across London. Someone determined to stop her from discovering the truth.

So when Daisy flees to safety through a mysterious hidden doorway, she can barely believe her eyes--she has stepped out of the city and into another world.

This is the Greenwild. Bursting with magic and full of amazing natural wonders, it seems too astonishing to be true. But not only is this land of green magic real, it holds the key to finding Daisy's mother.

And someone wants to destroy it.

Daisy must band together with a botanical genius, a boy who can talk with animals, and a spunky cat to uncover the truth about who she really is. Only then can she channel the power that will change her whole world . . . and save the Greenwild itself.

Author Notes

Pari Thomson is an editorial director for picture books at Bloomsbury Children's Books. Half Persian, half English, she has lived in many places, including India, Pakistan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Belgium. She studied at Oxford University and now lives in London, not far from Kew Gardens. Follow her at @PariThomson on Twitter.

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 5 Up--A superbly written, exciting debut that will leave fantasy lovers wanting more. Eleven-year-old Persian-British protagonist Daisy Thistledown lives a nomadic life of adventure, following her journalist mother as she chases global stories. Then, Ma goes missing while on assignment. Following her mother's last request, Daisy seeks refuge in Greenwild, a hidden world of botanical magicians ("Botanists") and discovers she is one of them. While unraveling the mystery of Ma's disappearance, Daisy and her new friends uncover a plot that threatens the entire planet. The children's harrowing adventures propel the story. Their efforts to stop the nature-destroying Grim Reapers end in a dramatic battle where Daisy's heroism shines. Thomson expertly uses figurative language to establish setting and engage readers. This title is perfect for fantasy fans and as a fiction accompaniment to conservation units. VERDICT With its clever worldbuilding, high-stakes plot, and well-developed characters, this first novel in the "Greenwild" series is a must-purchase.--Maria Bohan

Publisher's Weekly Review

Plant magic and majestic botanicals add fresh twists to debut author Thomson's series kickoff, a novel tinged with Frances Hodgson Burnett vibes. Eleven-year-old Daisy Thistledown, who is of English and Persian descent, usually travels the world with her intrepid reporter mother, but she's left at a London boarding school while her mom chases a dangerous assignment in Peru. When her mom is presumed dead after a plane crash, and the school Matron's actions turn both cruel and suspicious, Daisy and kitten Napoleon flee for London's Kew Gardens, where her mother bid her go if anything went wrong. There, Daisy--who's always had a strange connection with plants--is stunned to find an entry to a botanical realm called Greenwild, cared for by magical Botanists. Discovering that her mother is one of many Greenwilders to go missing from the Amazon, Daisy seeks to find out what is behind the disappearances in the mundane world, called the Grayside. Though conveniently rendered circumstances sometimes detract from this bright conservationist fantasy, Daisy's globe-trotting experiences grant her a mature worldview as she contends with a new magical reality, and a hidden-garden-set subplot proves affectionatly wrought. Lavish b&w illustrations by Paganelli and Baker portray characters, gardens, and botanical visuals. Ages 8--12. Author's agent: Peter Knapp, Park and Fine Literary. (June)