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A boarding-school runaway, a botanical genius and a seriously feisty cat must join forces to protect an enchanted verdant paradise from dark magic in Thomson's immersive fantasy.
Signed Waterstones Exclusive Edition with sprayed edges and additional short story
A Standard Edition is also available
The thrilling first book in the most extraordinary new fantasy series of 2023.
Open the door to a spellbinding world where the wilderness is alive and a deep magic rises from the earth itself.
Daisy Thistledown has recently escaped from boarding school, and has a mystery to solve. The trail will lead her through a hidden doorway to the Greenwild, a rich and verdant land bursting with magic. There, 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 save the Greenwild - and her own world too.
Prepare to embark on a unforgettable adventure through the Greenwild, beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 2928377169404
Number of pages: 400
Dimensions: 224 x 144 x 39 mm
Weight: 508 g
Language: English
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
This wonderful book is a masterclass in how to write a timeless adventure story . . . Thomson is a razor-quick writer, who always keeps the reader tottering near a cliff. - The Telegraph
The scene-setting is exquisite and the writing a delight. - The Times, Children's Book of the Week
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
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
A beautifully realised eco-fantasy that will open a door in readers' hearts. - Chris Riddell
Greenwild simply glows with wild magic. Pari’s beautiful writing is exquisitely crafted and ever so vivid . . . A delightful read that charmed me from start to finish – I can’t wait to read what Pari Thomson writes next! - Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home
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
Wildly thrilling and beautifully written . . . An immensely accomplished debut, rooted with magic! - Carlie Sorosiak, author of I, Cosmo
A spectacular debut. A mesmerising eco-mystery filled with twists and turns and infused with green magic. - Rashmi Sirdeshpande
A garden of delights, full of danger and magic, mystery and friendship . . . themes of environmental conservation and community cooperation will resonate with readers of all ages. - Jennifer Adam
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
Expertly wrought and worth planting on shelves. - Kirkus
A gloriously imaginative adventure story - Newbury Today
Greenwild delivers that Narnia feeling . . . This will send roots and shoots into the imagination of 9-12s, with lovely illustrations by Elisa Paganelli. - New Statesman
A completely original and beautiful fantasy adventure - Armadillo
Exquisitely balancing compelling detail with thrilling action, this has a strong eco message at its heart. Beautiful. - BookTrust
A fast-paced eco-fantasy.. this is sure to enchant readers, young and old. - Books for Keeps' Books of the Year 2023
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A wonderful, magical debut from Pari Thomson, this drew me in from the very first page, and had me hooked until the end! Following Daisy as she finds the entrance to Greenwild while looking for her mother. Once she... More
Ever since the death of her father, twelve-year-old Daisy Thistledown has spent each day with her mother, Leila, as she is home schooled, and is already an experienced traveller because her Ma is a famous political... More
I picked up this book with the secret garden or maybe even the chronicles of narnia in mind, boy did I get alot more! Not only was the story captivating, the illustrations complemented it brilliantly. It was extremely... More
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